Jeweler Theresa Blanding and sculptor Philonese Baisden will be in our gallery on February 2, 2013

We are happy to announce Earth Inspirations, a two-woman show and sale featuring the talents of Sedona-area artists Theresa Blanding and Philonese Baisden.

The artists will be on hand at the show and reception Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 1 to 4 pm:

• Blanding will be bringing her newest precious gemstone and glass “statement” necklaces.
• Baisden will be exhibiting her three-dimensional wall sculpture made with natural materials sourced from around the globe.

Hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served.

Earth Inspirations runs through February 15, 2013.

About Theresa Blanding

Theresa Blanding began her career in engineering, having earned two degrees in the discipline. Her natural precision is evident in her perfectly balanced necklace creations—her works feature multiple strands of gemstones, glass beads, metal findings, and wire.

Blanding experimented with necklace design extensively before launching her celebrated collection: Every day while working as a corporate executive, Blanding would wear numerous necklace strands, combining the sizes and textures to form a pleasing palette of color, shape and texture.

After attending art school, Blanding explored painting, bronze casting, textile dying, and mixed media. She began focusing exclusively on wearable jewelry art after moving to Sedona.

About Philonese Baisden

For thirteen years, Philonese Baisden has been creating “Nature Spirits,” in which she combines a three-dimensional style with a strong emphasis on natural textures and colors.

Born in Manhattan and raised in South Georgia, Philonese began to seriously pursue her career as a bas relief painter at the age of 27.

She went from selling her works on the streets in Hollywood to working with Phyliss Morris Interiors in Beverly Hills and from there to numerous galleries across the country starting in the early seventies.

Philonese is a self-taught artist and she brings a special intensity to her work. Working with natural materials from all over the world, she finds that she is driven to blend cultures as she utilizes materials common to the indigenous people of numerous countries including Africa, Indonesia, India, Tibet, and America.