Jackson Mayshark

February 22, 2024

Jackson Mayshark

February 22, 2024

The Figurative Sculpture of

Syd Ginsberg (1928-2023)

Opening Reception

March 1st, 2024 6:00 - 9:00pm

Syd Ginsberg was born July 4th, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. After studying art at Washington Irving High School Ginsberg, age 18, furthered her Art studies at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Because she needed to earn her living by day, Syd attended Cooper Union at night. Many of her fellow classmates were WWII veterans and Syd credits her professional and personal relationships with her “older” classmates with enhancing her creative expression and growth. Syd studied under notable artists such as sculptors Milton Hebald and George Kratina, painters Byron Thomas and Morris Kantor and printmaker Bob Blackburn.

While raising her family in Croton, NY, Syd continued sculpting, showing and being involved in the NY arts community. In 1988, Syd fulfilled her dream of living in Mexico, settling in San Miguel de Allende. In 2018, she returned to The US and settled in Siler City, NC.

Ms. Ginsberg’s work has appeared at The Hudson River Museum, The Art Gallery of Sarah Lawrence College, The Greenwich Art Barn, The NC Arts Incubator and many other galleries in NY and Austin, TX. During her time in San Miguel de Allende, Ms. Ginsberg’s work was shown at Instituto Allende, Galleria Libertad and Galeria Atenea.

Jackson Mayshark

December 30, 2023

Jackson Mayshark

December 30, 2023

52 photographs representing each week of the year (2023)

January 5th - 28th, 2024

“ **Lone Mailbox” by Anthony Colburn of Tobaccoville, NC**

**“Fire Tower” by Tony Martinez of Clyde, NC**

**“Sisters” by Christy Gomez of Jamestown, NC**

**“Attempted Theft” by Paul Weiss of Greensboro, NC**

**“Pilot Mountain” by Jerry Gauvin of Mount Airy, NC**

**“Sunrise over the Chessepeke” by George Bryan of Winston Salem, NC**

Jackson Mayshark

October 18, 2023

Jackson Mayshark

October 18, 2023

"Headspace: Stories in Clay"

New Works by

Jessica Bloch-Schulman

October 6th - December 30th, 2023

Jessica Bloch-Schulman is a ceramic artist living in Greensboro, NC. After completing a BFA at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she has spent more than 20 years working in digital media and technology. Impacted by the isolation of the global pandemic, she began experimenting with clay in 2021. Her figurative ceramic sculptures explore the landscape of the mind, memory and the connections that bind us.

Artist Statement

"I use the human form to tell stories in clay. My pieces are psychological self-portraits, visual diaries and vessels for my experiences and emotions. Clay has been a constant companion in uncertain times. Shifting small amounts of material with my fingers and seeing a presence suddenly emerge is exhilarating. While I don’t intend to make likenesses I do want to create a sense of real identity in my pieces; I know I’m getting somewhere once a face is developed enough that I apologize if I bump into it."

Jackson Mayshark

April 8, 2023

Jackson Mayshark

April 8, 2023

Thirty Years of Earth, Sea and Light a retrospective exhibition

paintings by Patricia Savage

May 5th - June 30th

Artist’s receptions:

Friday, May 5th from 6:00 - 9:00pm

Saturday, May 6th from 6:00 - 9:00pm

Jackson Mayshark

January 25, 2023

Introducing the masterful Glass Mosaic Works of Michelle Sider

Jackson Mayshark

January 25, 2023

“Art has the power to heal the soul”- Michelle Sider

A Michigan-based mixed media artist, Michelle Sider’s detailed works draw from a globally-informed and thoughtful perspective.

In her illustrations, paintings and especially her lush and detailed glass mosaics, Sider is known for exploring the themes of identity, of seeking a sense of place, and featuring light and spirituality.

Sider has perfected a painterly style and her works are often recognized by bold, colorful designs and expressive content. A richness and depth is expressed in Sider’s work that often evokes emotions in those who view and experience it.

“My work has been described as having an ethereal and painterly quality,” Sider has noted.

That may be most applicable to her mosaics. Sider was inspired to make glass mosaics after viewing them at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and on travels abroad to Italy and Israel. She studied the techniques locally and later with artists in Italy, Israel, Belgium, Detroit, Boston and Costa Rica to develop her style. Her painting background strongly informs the realistic and abstract approach she takes with mosaics.

Underneath each of her mosaics is a fully-completed and highly detailed painting which serves as a guide to the overall look and feel of the finished work.

Since 2019, she’s been developing this series of mosaics titled “I am Yemenite.” The works are meant to challenge perceptions of immigrants, and in particular share the story of Jews of Arab descent. She’s embraced the history behind these works and hopes to spark conversations about the experience of immigrants, minorities, assimilation vs. maintaining identity and of people of color living in different regions of the world. “My goal is to teach and honor those whose story I wish to tell. This body of work is both personally meaningful and relevant today as we struggle with the plight of refugees from many regions.”

Concurrently, Sider has been creating glass mosaic and gold works focusing on reflected light and light filled landscapes. She expresses her gratitude and awe for the beauty that exists in our complicated world through these works.

“In times like these we turn to the arts as a way to relax, decompress or change our mood. I thought it would be fun to focus on the theme of reflected light while using reflective materials such as glass and gold. Surrounding yourself with beauty can help you have a positive and grateful view which I think is very healthy for the mind, body and soul.” she said.

Jackson Mayshark

January 18, 2023

Jackson Mayshark

January 18, 2023