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Summer makes its grand entrance on June 21, and with the season comes endless sunshine, balmy nights and the perfect opportunity to refresh your home with new art. Rowe Fine Art Gallery will host a summer soiree on Friday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Sedona Gallery Association’s First Friday Gallery Tour. Let the friendly art experts at the gallery help you choose the right piece for your home or office. And don’t forget the important men in your life: Father’s Day is June 16, and Rowe Gallery has plenty of unique gifts for the dad who has everything.
Rowe Fine Art Gallery represents renowned, award-winning artists including sculptors Kim Kori, Alvin Marshall, Nicolai Medvedev, Erik Petersen, Ken Rowe, Jason Scull, Richard Loffler and Joshua Tobey; painters Mark Eberhard, Vince Fazio, Lynn Heil, Sue Krzyston, John Poon and Gabor Svagrik; graphite artist Jack Morley; jewelers Cherie Danielle, Jennifer Inge and Liam Herbert; and handcrafted knives by Ken Steigerwalt. Each of these traditional and contemporary southwestern artists has a distinct style, and art lovers are sure to find something that catches their eye.
“We’re wrapping up a very busy winter and spring, so it’s time to catch our breath and reacquaint collectors with our fabulous artists,” says Monica Rowe, who co-owns the gallery with her husband, wildlife sculptor Ken Rowe. “Ken has a full summer ahead of him as he travels to Michigan to complete a commission and then to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson, Wyoming, to sculpt bison and wolves. There will be many new pieces of art to debut this fall!”
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Clockwise from left: "Spirit Totem" sterling silver necklace by
Liam Herbert; horsehair bracelets by Jennifer Inge;
Damascus knives by Ken Steigerwalt.
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MAY 3RD FIRST FRIDAY EVENT - "METAL"MORPHOSIS:
THE BEAUTY OF BRONZE AT ROWE FINE ART GALLERY"
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For art collectors, watching a piece of sculpture evolve from clay to bronze is pure magic, but collectors might not realize that it’s just as exciting for the artist. Rowe Fine Art Gallery will devote an entire evening to this magic with “Metal”morphosis: The Beauty of Bronze on Friday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show features two new works from sculptor and gallery owner Ken Rowe. It is part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour.
Ken will unveil Wading for Mom and Words of Wisdom. Wading for Mom has been in the works since last July, and it features two bear cubs impatiently waiting for an unseen mama bear to return with dinner. “I saw this scene play out several times in Alaska,” says Ken. “There would be a river too wild for the cubs to cross, so mom would make them wait on the shore. She would wade out to catch salmon, find a nice warm rock and lay down for a nap. All the while, the cubs would be fussing and whining like puppies. It just proves that even animal parents need naps every now and then.”
Words of Wisdom is somewhat unique for Ken. Instead of a traditional sculpture, the piece is actually a pair of bookends featuring male and female great horned owls. Ken has not sculpted bookends for 15 years, so he says it was long overdue. In the piece, the larger owl, the female, appears to be calling out to the male. “And the male is astutely listening to his partner, as all good men should,” says Ken, laughing.
Ken will see the sculptures in bronze for the first time only days before the show. He says the evolution from clay to metal still excites him, even after almost 20 years. “It’s an unveiling for me, too,” he says. “I envision how something will look in bronze with the proper patina, but it’s still a phenomenal transformation.”
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Wading for Mom (9”HX10”WX4”D) bronze sculpture
by Ken Rowe
Words of Wisdom (10.5”HX5.25”WX6”D) bronze sculpture
by Ken Rowe
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APRIL 5TH FIRST FRIDAY EVENT -
"LOCAL COLOR"
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Sedona has long been recognized as a haven for fine artists. For nearly a century, painters, sculptors and photographers have heeded the call of the red rocks, and that includes wildlife sculptor and gallery owner Ken Rowe. When Ken opened Rowe Fine Art Gallery three years ago, he was intent on focusing on traditional and contemporary southwestern artists. Lucky for Ken, he didn’t need to look much further than his own backyard for the caliber of art he was seeking. On April 5 from 5 to 8 p.m., Rowe Fine Art Gallery will celebrate its local artists with a new show, “Local Color.” The exhibit is part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Artists represented in the exhibit include Cherie Danielle (jewelry), Vince Fazio (painting), Lynn Heil (painting), Liam Herbert (jewelry), Kim Kori (sculpture), Nicolai Medvedev (jewelry and sculpture), Jack Morley (graphite), Erik Petersen (sculpture) and Ken Rowe (sculpture). Spend one-on-one time with these talented artists and see the latest additions to their portfolios.
“We are fortunate to have so many talented artists living in Sedona and northern Arizona,” says Ken, an Arizona native who has lived in Sedona for 20 years. “Every day, these artists look out their studio windows and see our stunning landscape, which inspires them to create artwork that is collected by art lovers from around the world. As an artist, I feel so lucky to live and work in this environment, and as a gallery owner, I’m honored to represent artists who are as passionate about Sedona as I am.”
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"Common Yellow Throat Warbler" by Jack Morley
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ROWE FINE ART GALLERY WELCOMES MARK EBERHARD
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Sedona, AZ (December 3, 2012) – Wildlife painter Mark Eberhard began drawing as soon as his mother handed him a pencil. When his grandparents gave him a book about birds only a few years later, he was transfixed by our feathered friends, and he spent hours quietly drawing various species. Mark went on to earn a master’s in fine arts with a major in design from Yale University and had a successful career in graphic design before becoming a full-time painter 12 years ago. Now, Rowe Fine Art Gallery welcomes Mark into its flock of traditional and contemporary southwestern artists. Rowe Gallery is the only gallery in Arizona representing Mark’s oil-on-canvas and oil-on-board bird paintings.
Residing in Ohio, Mark has traveled the globe searching for subjects to paint. He’s been on safari in Kenya, explored Florida’s Everglades and spent time in the red rocks of Sedona. But Mark maintains he is equally as inspired by the chipmunks playing outside his studio window as he is by the exotic locales he has visited. “I want people to see the beauty and humanity in nature that I see,” says Mark. “A bare tree branch can be just as beautiful and moving as a Grand Canyon vista. I hope people will slow down and take time to not just look at the trees in the forest but also the leaves on the trees.”
Mark methodically plans each painting before he even picks up his paintbrush. He spends time researching bird species and their preferred environments so his paintings have a strong element of realism. He also creates interpretations of scenes he has already witnessed whether in his travels or in his backyard. “I feel the paintings are already out there in the universe,” says Mark. “I have simply been given the ability to see them.”
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“Red Rock Harris Hawk” oil on canvas (20"H x 28"W)
by Mark Eberhard
Stop into Rowe Fine Art to see Mark’s striking paintings, which combine his avian subjects with brightly colored backgrounds and the design elements he learned in college. Rowe Gallery is located under the bell tower in Patio de las Campanas at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 928-282-8877 or visit www.rowegallery.com.
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KIM KORI AND KEN ROWE TURN ROUNDABOUTS INTO WORKS OF ART
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"Above" bronze sculpture by Kim Kori and Ken Rowe 13' tall |
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"Beyond" bronze sculpture by Kim Kori and Ken Rowe 12' tall |
Sedona, AZ (March 30, 2012) – A project nearly three years in the making finally came to completion last month when sculptures created by local artists Kim Kori and Ken Rowe were installed at Sedona’s two major roundabouts. The bronze sculptures, “Above and Beyond,” are located at the intersection of SR 89A and SR 179 and at SR 89A and Brewer Road.
The sculptures were part of the Sedona City Council and the Art in Public Places Committee’s roundabout art competition, a concept first discussed in June 2009. A call to artists was announced in March 2010, and Kim and Ken were one of 20 contest entries. The Sedona locals were announced as the winners of the competition at the end of 2010, and they began working on the sculptures immediately. Kim and Ken are both represented by Rowe Fine Art Gallery in Tlaquepaque.
“It is an honor to have worked on this project with Ken and everyone else involved in making it come about,” says Kim. “When driving through the roundabouts for the first few days after the installation, it felt surreal. Now I have a calm feeling that the sculptures are home where they belong. It feels very good to have a piece of my soul settled in the heart of Sedona where I have lived for the majority of my life.”
“Above and Beyond” includes two separate sculptures. “Above” stands 13 feet tall and features three ravens soaring above red rocks and petroglyphs. “Beyond” is 12 feet tall and includes an eagle with a 7-foot wingspan flying over red rock formations. The sculptures were designed to blend in with the natural environment while reiterating Sedona’s commitment to the arts. The project defines the concept of collaboration. Kim and Ken employed the talents of others including Sedona Bronze, who cast the bronze portion of the sculptures, and Excalibur, who fabricated the rocks in steel from Kim and Ken’s design.
“As soon as we learned we’d been chosen for the project, there was this sense of obligation to the community of Sedona to create something that enhanced our area’s natural beauty,” says Ken. “But I don’t think I realized the magnitude of it all until the sculptures were put in place. As a native Arizonan, this has been the biggest accomplishment in my sculpting career. I drive through the roundabouts every day, and I’m so proud of what I see.” |
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(Sedona, AZ Oct. 28, 2011) Cowboy sculptor Jason Scull, who is exclusively represented in Sedona by Rowe Fine Art Gallery, was recently accepted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America organization. The CAA, which was founded in Sedona in 1965, accepted only three artists for membership this year, bringing its total number of members to a mere 22. Jason was chosen after an extensive process that culminated in a presentation of five of his bronze sculptures at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in October.
“I am stunned and amazed,” says Jason. “It’s long been a dream of mine to belong to this group. I first became interested in sculpture after taking a Cowboy Artists of America workshop in the 1980s, so it feels like my career has come full circle. Now I have the huge responsibility of living up to the highest standard in cowboy art.”
Jason will participate in the CAA’s annual show and sale, held every October at the Oklahoma museum. He will also take part in the organization’s annual spring trail ride. Jason is no stranger to cowboy culture. His family has been farming and ranching in Texas for 180 years. Jason’s experience working with horses, cattle and cowboys have inspired his bronze sculptures since he began seriously pursuing art in 1987. |
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“Cowtastrophe” bronze by Jason Scull 19.5" x 28" x 16"
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Artists Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen created the CAA in 1965 in the building that now houses the Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits in Uptown Sedona. The goal of the four men was to perpetuate the culture of the Old West and maintain standards of quality in contemporary Western art.
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(Sedona, AZ Sept. 26, 2011) Conveying the movement of an animal through bronze sculpture is not an easy feat, but Ken Rowe managed to capture the agility of a running antelope with “Express Male,” one of his latest works of art. The prestigious Society of Animal Artists recognized his accomplishment; not only did the organization jury the sculpture into its 51st Annual Art and the Animal Exhibition and National Tour, it also awarded the Sedona sculptor the Evelyn and Peter Haller Memorial Award for Sculpture.
According to the society, the award is presented to sculptures that stand out in terms of composition, use of medium and overall impact. “I’m so honored,” says Ken, who also owns Rowe Fine Art Gallery. “The judges of this award are artists and scholars who I’ve admired for years. And after the initial exhibition in Traverse City, Michigan, the sculpture will tour the country for nearly a year, which is excellent exposure for my work and for our gallery.”
This is the sixth year in a row that Ken has been chosen for the society’s exhibition and annual tour, and it’s the fifth time he has won an award from the organization. In 2007, the society awarded Ken the Leonard J. Meiselman Memorial Award for Realistic Sculpture Executed in an Academic Manner for “Scholar of the Moon.” In 2006, he received an Award of Excellence for “River of Plenty” and “Blue Heron.” |
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“Express Male” bronze by Ken Rowe 22" x 21" x 9"
That same year, he was the recipient of the Evelyn and Peter Haller Memorial Award for Sculpture for “Blue Heron.” The Society of Animal Artists was founded in 1960. The nonprofit is devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of animals and educating the public through seminars, lectures and teaching demonstrations. Sculptors and painters from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Japan and Australia are members of the society.
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