Artist Talk and potluck with Pacific Northwest Sculpture group

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The monthly PNWS studio tour and potluck is with Shelly Durica-Laiche of Indio Metal Arts on Sunday March 24th at 3 p.m. It is open to the public. This Oregon native has been working in metal for over 20 years and running her own business since 2012. Shelly will share how she began her journey as an artist, her process of creating and how a recent experience at Frogwood Collab was a transformative experience.

Shelly received a double major from Portland State University in Sculpture and Graphic Design. “I fell in love with steel when I took my first welding class at PSU. The properties of metal really resonated with me.” In her SE Portland studio she designs and builds both functional and decorative metal sculpture.

“By taking inspiration from the outside world and turning inwards, I synthesize my experiences into three dimensions. I focus on the elegance of form, using a linear and bold graphic aesthetic, to say the most with the least amount of material.”

Salvaged steel is her preferred material for creating her diverse body of work. She also includes non-ferrous metals such as brass, aluminum and copper. She collects it from steelyards, the side of the road, by donation or through her travels.

“I’m inspired by the unique shapes of these found treasures. Scrap metal has an embedded history and character that folds into each design. Sometimes I know right away what I want to build while other times it takes years of contemplation. I’m driven by the design challenge of transforming these recognizable objects into an assemblage with a new voice. I seek for the viewer to be surprised by how a material is used in an unconventional way, far removed from its past life. The process is magic to me.”

You may have seen her work during Portland Open Studios, Modern Home Tour or Association of Landscape Designers Tour. Her work has exhibited publicly at Milwaukie City Hall Sculpture Garden, Oregon Society of Artists and Happy Valley Sculpture Garden. She has a piece in the permanent collection of the Wonder Garden at the Hoffman Center for the Arts. Some of her gallery exhibitions include the Sherwood Center for the Arts and the Alberta Street Gallery. She is currently showing at Dragonfire Gallery, Side Street Arts and the Attic Gallery. She is a current member of the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Group as well as the Creative Metal Arts Guild.

Shelly also teaches art welding and accepts commissions for custom projects.

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Indio Metal Arts Studio Tour: Sunday, March 24th at 3 p.m.

Bring a dish to share, drinks or a desert. Please bring your own plate, cup and silverware.

5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202

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July 3, 2023
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MINI DOCUMENTARY OUT NOW

Check out this article and video Emma Inge created about me and Indio Metal Arts!

Here is the Mini Documentary on YouTube.

Thank you Emma for your beautiful footage!

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March 1, 2023
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ART FESTIVALS & GALLERY EVENTS 2023

schedule

THE GATHERING OF THE GUILDS which includes my guild, the CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, April 28th-30th. Six guilds will show their work: Wood, Glass, Bead, Weavers, Metal and Ceramic.

FROGWOOD ARTIST COLLAB 60 artists collaborate for a week at Camp Colton resulting in sculptures for a live auction, May. See website for online auction.

INTO THE DEPTHS, PNWS member group exhibition on theme, at the Newport Visual Arts Center June 2nd – July 29th.

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL located in beautiful Bush’s Pasture Park just outside downtown Salem, July 21th -23rd.

CHEHELEM MOUNTAIN ART AFFAIR an intimate art show featuring juried artisans in the beautiful Chehalem community SW of Portland in Hillsboro, July 29th – 30th.

ALBERTA STREET GALLERY Steel and Fiber, group show with fabric and metal sculpture artists, July 27th – August 28th.

HOFFMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS plant and sculpture sale in the Hoffman Wonder Garden, 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130, September 30th, 10 – 1PM.

WILD ARTS FESTIVAL celebrate art, literature and nature inspired art with support going to the Portland Audubon, Portland State University Viking Pavilion, November 18th-19th.

RAIN SPARK GALLERY pop up holiday gallery with over 30 local artists, Location TBD in downtown Lake Oswego. This show usually runs November 1st – December 24th. Check the website for special events throughout the run.

ARTIST TALK FOR ANOTHER REALM

October 23, 2022 by indiometalarts Leave a comment

Please join me, Sunday the 23rd of October, for an artists talk at Sidestreet Arts gallery, 3-4PM. I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with and learning more about these talented artists. If you missed the opening of Another Realm, this is the perfect time to experience the exhibition before it closes on the 30th.

Artists include: Erica Gibson, Kendall Clay, Melody Bush, Anna Magruder, Jeanne Steffan, Sharon Jonquil and me.

Sidestreet Arts 140 SE 28th Ave., Portland, OR
Open Wednesday – Sunday 12-5PM
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Updates: show opening this Friday the 7th, location announced for the Rain Spark seasonal gallery!

October 6, 2022 by indiometalarts Leave a comment

Hi all! Thank you to everyone who came out to my Open Studio event. What a special weekend I’ll never forget. I also appreciate all the folks who came out to the summer shows. I’m still catching up and am looking forward to sharing more about those incredible experiences in my spring newsletter.

For now, I have some special events to share with you as we head toward the holiday season.

Artistic Portland Gallery has returned to our regular celebration of First Thursdays! Join us this Thursday the 6th, 4-6pm. See some of my new work there. Featured member artists Ann Mackiernan (glass) and Mark Clifford (photography) will be speaking about their work on display in the main window. Guest artist and abstract painter Andrea Lopez is exhibiting this month in the Annex. There is so much to see by all 24 local artists in our collective. 4110 NE Fremont, Portland.

This Friday I’ll be at Sidestreet Arts to celebrate the opening of, Another Realm, which includes a new collection of my primarily sculptural works. Join me for the First Friday Art Walk, 5-7pm. I’ve been looking forward to this show all year as the theme was so inspiring. Each mixed metal assemblage is over 90% reclaimed materials, including brass, stainless, copper and steel. Many of these sculptures have never been exhibited before. If you were at my Open Studio event, you probably saw some of these works in progress. This group exhibition includes artist: Melody Bush, Erica Gibson, Sharon Jonquil, Anna Magruder, Jeanne Steffan and me. It runs October 5th-30th, Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm. 140 SE 28th Ave., Portland.

Lake Oswego’s Rain Spark Gallery is back and has found a new pop-up location for the holiday season! We were fortunate to secure another storefront on State Street downtown. The address is, 180 “A” Street, next to Salt & Straw. It runs November 1st through December 24th with the hours of operation being Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Check Rain Spark’s Facebook page and my Instagram for the list of scheduled events such as artist talks, demonstrations and the return of the Lake Oswego Community Treasure Hunt. This fun tradition places handmade porcelain ornaments in 45 locations throughout Lake Oswego. This year’s theme is a butterfly. Read the daily clues to find the location of each ornament. Rain Spark Gallery is always a cozy, warm and friendly place for holiday shopping. See you there!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule a studio visit. Enjoy the holidays if I don’t see you.

Thank you all for supporting me in the 10th year of Indio Metal Arts!

July 12, 2022
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Remaining In Person Shows 2022

Come say hi if you’re in the area. These are the fine shows and open studio event, that I’ll be exhibiting my new work at!

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL located in beautiful Bush’s Pasture Park just outside downtown Salem, July 15th -17th.

CHEHELEM MOUNTAIN ART AFFAIR an intimate art show featuring juried artisans in the beautiful Chehalem community SW of Portland in Scholls, July 30th – 31st.

INDIO METAL ARTS 1ST OPEN STUDIO & SALE Please join me in my studio for live demonstrations. I’ll be available for consultations and the sale of fine and functional art. I’ll also be having a sale on discontinued styles. August 26th-28th, 10-6PM, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, 97202.

HOFFMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS plant and sculpture sale in the Hoffman Wonder Garden, 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130, September 10th

SIDESTREET ARTS Another Realm, group show with artists: Melody Bush, Shelly Durica-Laiche, Erica Gibson, Sharon Jonquil, Anna Magruder and Jeanne Steffan runs October 5th – 30th, Wednesday – Sunday 12-5pm. Join me on the 7th for the First Friday Art Walk, 5-7pm. 140 SE 28th Ave, Portland.

RAIN SPARK GALLERY pop up holiday gallery with over 30 local artists, 180 “A” St. next to Salt & Straw, Monday through Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm. This show runs November 1st – December 24th, Lake Oswego. Check the website for special events throughout the run.

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So happy with this stained glass frame and centerpiece I designed and installed. Thank you Carrie and David for the opportunity to create this intoxicating addition to your veranda! More on this project in the upcoming spring newsletter.

New Work, Community, and Remaining Shows of 2019

August 9, 2019 by indiometalarts Leave a comment

LARGE SCALE

Captured Stone, Oregon Agate, oil tank, reclaimed agricultural steel, 6’Hx20″W

Planetary, kinetic 63″Hx38″W

2 Fizzy Grid trellises, reclaimed materials, 6’Hx2’W

2 Bubbles in the Seaweed trellises, reclaimed materials, 6’Hx2’W

Copper Whirling Orb, 29″Wx45″H

SMALL SCALE

Sprig Bundle with Red and Blue Flowers, 30″Lx10″W

Songbird on Willow Branch, 24″Hx5″W

Poppies with stainless steel, 3′-6’H

CLIENT PHOTOS & DELIVERIES

Lotus Orb, 4’Hx29″W

This Stainless Whirling Orb is set in a side yard rock garden.

Planetary set in a lush landscape by the front door.

A creative client tuned this Yarn Orb into a fire pit. What a great idea!

SQ Monolith, 5’Hx16″W

WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS TOUR, June 21st. Seven Portland area private gardens were available for viewing on a self guided tour. I had the pleasure of placing work throughout the gorgeous landscape of one of the homes. Thank you to the Smith’s and Elida from All Oregon Landscaping!

Orb Tower, 3′-7’H Association Of Landscape Designers Tour 2019

Raised Beds, 12″x12″

Yarn Orbs, 10″-28″W Association Of Landscape Designers Tour 2019

PORTLAND MODERN HOME TOUR, June 1st. I built this piece for a client as their home was being remodeled by M.O. Daby Designs. It’s mounted in the cavity of a pocket door and is visible when the door is closed. This home was among the 8 included on the tour.

Bamboo Forest – laser cut design detail

Bamboo Forest – laser cut design set in recess of pocket door- 95″H x 32″W

FULL HOUSE FOR CAREER DAY. Thanks to the 8th graders from Bridger Elementary School who stopped by WatershedPDX to see the space. They had the chance to talk with several artists and other small business owners. It was a pleasure to meet them all and share my story with them.

ARTISTIC PORTLAND I’ve exhibited with this co-op for three years and am so proud to work with these 40+ fabulous artists. I’ll be doing a demonstration with several other artists 11-4PM as part of the day time festivities. Stop by for cake and celebrate with us. There is so much planned.

DANGER GARDEN I’m so grateful to have my work mentioned in Loree’s web blog. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Cracked Pots last year where she picked up one of my Condo Planters. What a delight. Thank you!

SHOW SCHEDULE 2019

MULTNOMAH ART CENTER GALLERY Pacific Northwest Sculptors present, “Unmatched Pairs”, which is a collaboration between its members. There are 10 pairs of artists. On exhibit will be one piece from each person and one of their collaborations. September 6th – October 1st. Opening reception Friday, Sept. 6th, 7-9PM.

FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS in Troutdale at Glenn Auto Park, September 21st & 22nd. I’ll be doing demonstrations under the pavilion with 3 other Pacific Northwest Sculptors.

ArtReach Gallery. Pacific Northwest Sculptors joins the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association in a group show called, “Making Space“, October 12th-15th. This is in conjunction with the International Sculpture Conference held across the street at the Portland Art Museum. Opening Reception October 12th, 1-4PM.

LOCAL 14 at the World Forestry Center, October 4th – 6th.

PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS at my studio, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, two weekends in a row, October 12th & 13th and 19th & 20th.

RAIN SPARK GALLERY seasonal gallery in Lake Oswego, 310 SE State Street, #108. I’ll be giving an artist talk December 26th during the 5-7PM reception. October 24th – December 29th.

SHOW SCHEDULE 2020

OSA MONOTYPE PARTY Honored to be included with 35th other artists to raise money for the non-profit, Oregon Society of Artists. All artists create prints on Saturday that will be hung that night for the reception. It’s going to be fun time. Hope to see you there!

Opening Reception February 1st, 6pm – 8pm.

First Thursday Reception February 6th, 6-8pm.

2185 SW Park Place

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Invited to showcase 7 of my largest pieces in the landscape exhibit section of the show at the entrance, the Expo Center, February 20th- 23rd.

CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY First Look Gala includes live jazz and hors d’ oeuvres, $10.00. Free entry Friday- Sunday. Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, March 5th – 8th.

BONSAI AKIRA OPEN STUDIO Come and visit the display garden in its glorious springtime beauty. I’ll have my work among the plants and bonsai. April 25th, 11-5pm. On Ellis directly off Milwaukie Ave.

LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego, June 26th – 28th. cancelled

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL online virtual show, begins at 9AM and ends Sunday at 9PM, follow this link to attend July 18th & 19th.

CHARBONNEAU FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS online virtual show with music and art, October 1st – 31st.

THE GATHERING OF THE GUILDS which includes my guild, the CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, May 1st – 3rd. Six guilds will show their work: Wood, Glass, Bead, Weavers, Metal and ceramic. See me in Booth 1-M. cancelled, possible virtual show.

RAIN SPARK GALLERY seasonal gallery in Lake Oswego on State Street. New website for online sales in progress now, check back for updates.

Thank you for all your support.

Enjoy the Summer Season!

New Work, Spring Updates and Show Schedule for 2019

May 7, 2019 by indiometalarts Leave a comment

NEW WORK

Moonscape- 21″H x 16″W.

Geo Wall Hanging- 24″H x 22″D x 1″D.

Spring Moon- 14″H.

Geo Standing- 11″H

CopperTails- 3’Hx10″W.

Sprig Bundle w/ Orange Flowers- 40″Lx11″W

SMALL SCALE

Industrial Feather- 7’Hx20″W. Aluminum and steel.

Industrial Feather detail top, expanded mesh, aluminum cable, steel- 7’Hx20″W

Industrial Feather detail bottom. Forged rebar base, aluminum cable- 7’Hx20″W

Cascade- 6’Hx12″W. Scrap chain of various gauges, laser cut remnant, industrial drop base.

LARGE SCALE

CLIENT PHOTOS

Yarn Orb purchased at Charbonneau Art Festival-2.5’H

Planetary purchased and Home & Garden- 4’H

Custom Bubble Screen Wall Hanging- 6’Hx21″W

Moonscape purchased at gathering of the Guilds- 21″Hx16″W

Moonscape in custom cabnet.

WORKING ON A COMMISSION

BUBBLE SCREEN WALL HANGING

THE FURBALL: CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER was a blast! I donated this Bird in a Nest which raised $180.00 for the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. So many people gave generously to the all the silent and public auction items. Such a great cause and so much fun! If you need help with a feral cat population near you or you need to spay/neuter your own pets, call the FCCO.

The Furball, Caturday Night Fever

Red Bird in Nest on base- 3’H. Reclaimed chain, steel.

SHOW SCHEDULE

LAKE OSWEGO READS I’m honored to participate in the Lake Oswego Reads program this year, an annual event sponsored by the Lake Oswego Public Library. In it, 20 artists read a novel then create one piece inspired by it. It travels to 9 locations throughout the year, with month long viewing at each. All pieces are available for sale. Opening reception at the Lakewood Center for the Arts on February 4th.

THE GATHERING OF THE GUILDS which includes my guild, the CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, April 26th – 28th. Six guilds will show their work: Wood, Glass, Bead, Weavers, Metal and ceramic. See me in Booth 1-M.

21ST ANNUAL FURBALL: CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER I’m excited to have donated a piece for this event. Help the Feral Cat Coalition raise money with silent and live auctions. Come to the Portland Art Museum and celebrate with food, drinks and disco dancing for a good cause, ticket available at the FCCO website, May 4th.

ASSOCIATION OF NW LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS TOUR I’m honored to display my work in a beautiful home landscape located in Lake Oswego, June 22nd. This is a guided tour with presentations by each professional designer. Check website for tickets.

LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego, June 21st – 23rd.

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, July 19th – 21st.

MULTNOMAH ART CENTER GALLERY Pacific Northwest Sculptors present, “Unmatched Pairs”, which is a collaboration between its members. There are 10 pairs of artists. On exhibit will be one piece from each person and one of their collaborations. September 6th – October 1st.

FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS in Troutdale at Glenn Auto Park, September 21st & 22nd. I’ll be doing demonstrations under the pavilion with 5 other Pacific Northwest Sculptors.

International Sculpture Conference, events TBD, October 12th-15th.