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| SHAPE is proud to present the artwork of Jeff Barnhart and Michael Peluso, the next exhibit at the SHAPE Gallery, located in downtown Shippensburg. A beautiful collaboration of works will be displayed by these two local, very talented, artists. Michael Peluso, glassblower, graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College with a degree in visual art and design. He now works independently at the college and also operates a small flame-working studio in Dover, PA. In addition to his degree, Peluso has taken many classes to enhance his skills and mastery of glassblowing. He has studied at the Corning Studios of the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. Peluso has also studied with glassblowing masters such as William Gudenrath, Michael Scheiner, James Nowak, Michael Rogers, Milon Townsend, and Jane Bruce. Peluso is carrying on a family tradition as he discovered that his ancestors from Italy and Germany were once glassblowers as well. |
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Glassblowing is the artistic expression through the creation and precise mixing of sand, soda and lime at extreme temperatures. It is the creative vision, skill and mastery of the artist that makes each piece unique. “In life, the recycling of material and the destruction and creation of forms creates a balance in nature. In order to achieve this balance and happiness within my own life, there must be an exchange of energy between the large picture and the artist. Working with glass, with temperatures reaching 2200 degrees, creates a harmonious balance between my intensity and the intensity of the glass. This balance makes me feel energized and focused as I create and complete a vessel. |
| In the process of creating a piece, I feel that I have given as much adoration, thought and passion into my glass as I receive from it” said Peluso. Peluso’s work is also displayed in several regional galleries and shops, including The Harrisburg Art Association of Harrisburg, Blue Mountain Gallery of Shippensburg, Thistle’s Fine Art of Lewes, DE and Sasha’s Hideaway of Linglestown, His shows include SHAPE's own Solstice Arts Festival, Harrisburg’s Artsfest, Kipona Arts Festival and Art for the Holidays in the Cumberland Valley. You can visit Peluso’s online gallery at www.michaelpeluso.com |
| Jeffrey Barnhart, artist and painting instructor for over 30 years, will also display his fine art paintings at the SHAPE Gallery. Barnhart earned his BFA at the Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL and has also studied with master painters Cassandra James (oil painting), of North Carolina, Nick Ruggieri (watercolor), of Harrisburg, PA, and Earnest Krape (oil, pastel, and watercolor) of Gettysburg, PA. Barnhart’s paintings have been on exhibit at many solo and group exhibitions, some of which include the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown , MD, the Huber Art Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, Wilson College and the Chambersburg Council of the Arts, both of Chambersburg, PA. Currently Barnhart is instructing workshops which include Art Adventures Inc., San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. |
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He also instructs workshops with the Franklin County Art Alliance, Chambersburg, PA and instructs private classes in landscape, figure, portrait and still life. Barnhart’s publications include The Best of Oil Painting. Rockport Publishers, Inc. And Landscape Inspiration. Rockport Publishers, Inc.
SHAPE invites the community to come and meet these two very talented local artists. |
SHAPE Gallery's 2008-2009 Exhibits...
SHAPE Openings are the first Friday of the month, unless otherwise stated.
| September 5th to 27th 2008 |
Vibrant Trenchancy
A Multi-Faceted Collection of Expressions
Opening Reception September 5th at 6pm
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| October 3rd to 31st 2008 |
Earth & Eyes; A Road Less Traveled
Photography by Andrea Geesaman & Pottery by Geoff Schmitz
Meet the Artists Reception October 3rd at 6pm
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| November 7th to 28th 2008 |
Jeff Barnhart & Michael Peluso
An Exhibition of Paintings and Glass work
Meet the Artists Reception November 7th at 6pm
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| December 5th 2008 to January 3rd 2009 |
Through the Lens
Photographs from Local & Regional Artists
This exhibit is an open call for photographers, anyone
interested, contact SHAPE for details, 717-377-8842
Click here for more information
Meet the Artists Reception December 5th at 6pm
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| January 9th to 31st 2009 |
Paintings of Phillip Buttermore
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Opening Reception January 9th at 6pm
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| February 6th to 28th 2009 |
Artwork from Survivors of
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
An Exhibtion in Cooperation with Franklin County Women in Need
Opening Reception Friday, February 6th at 6pm
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| March 6th to 28th 2009 |
Shippensburg High School Art Students
Opening Reception To Be Announced
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| April 3rd to 25th 2009 |
Marti Yeager & Rosemarie O'Rourke
An Exhibition of Paintings and Stained Glass
Opening Reception April 3rd at 6pm
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| May 8th to June 6th 2009 |
SHAPE's 4th Annual Members Exhibit
SHAPE Members Bring Out the Art!!
Opening Reception May 8th at 6pm
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We are always looking for volunteers for the gallery,
if you are interested, please call 377-8842 or email us at volunteer@shapeart.org.
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