Volcano Art Center is proud to announce the exhibition “Mixed Flock: Prints by Margaret Barnaby &Pottery by Emily Herb.”
An opening reception with the artists will take place 5-7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will continue 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through March 29 at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply.
The exhibition features two prominent female artists from Volcano Village who find deep inspiration in Hawaii’s natural environment and specifically the native bird populations found within it. Both artists are also members of the Volcano Village Artists Hui who host an annual studio tour each November.
While their works are distinctively different, Barnaby working in 2-D creating multiple plate wood block prints and Herb working in 3-D with functional and decorative stoneware, both artists create works of art focusing on native birds and other flying creatures of Hawaii’s rich and varied habitats.
“Both artists create graphic representations of species unique to Hawaii,” said Gallery Manager Emily C. Weiss.
“Their works expose and inform the viewer, educating people about many rare, endangered and even extinct species. VAC is honored to share their newest works which help support the Center’s mission to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaii through arts and education.”
Margaret Barnaby grew up in New England, attended Rhode Island School of Design, and after living in New York City moved to the Big Island of Hawaii.
After 30 years as a studio art jeweler her interest turned to birds and large-scale wood block prints.
In her multiple plate wood block prints, several plywood plates are carved by hand.
Emily Herb was born in the Midwest, and has also lived in Utah, Alaska, Arizona, Seattle and Hawaii. Her work has always been inspired by the natural world, and by birds in particular.
For Mixed Flock, Emily Herb has been working on new designs, including birds that frequent forested areas, open country, wetlands, the shoreline and open ocean.
Please visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more information.