I was so excited to present this one of a kind custom Deco Shoe Bench to my client. She was thrilled! This video shows some of the details I designed into the piece of furniture. It matches the architecture and style of my client’s period home. It will sit in the foyer at the top of the stairs. The sandal shelves are on the left, shoes go in the middle drawer and boots to the right. The boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D.
I’m excited to show new work soon at the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, June 22nd – 24th, Booth A18. See you there!
REMAINING SHOWS OF THE YEAR
CRACKED POTS at McMenamin’s Edgefield, August 14th & 15th.
LOCAL 14 at the Left Bank Annex, September 29th – 30th.
PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS at my studio, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, two weekends in a row, October 13th & 14th and 20th & 21st.
RAIN SPARK GALLERY Holiday Show, Lake Oswego, November – December, TBD.
I was happy to be interviewed by June Martin of Moth and Twig. We’re both members of Artistic Portland, an artist co-op in downtown Portland at 318 SW Taylor.
Link to the interview: Meet the Artist – Shelly Durica-Laiche of Indio Metal Arts
I’m excited to be included in the current issue of Metalsmith Magazine. It’s an article about Portland’s art scene, its metal workers and their work spaces. The SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, conference is being held in Portland May 23rd – 26th. This is a look at the host city and its artists for their international magazine.
Portland, Oregon: A River Runs Through It
By Judy Wagonfeld
Thanks to Christine Clark for the reference and Judy Wagonfeld for the conversation.
I’m working hard in the studio to build lots of new work for my next show! At the Gathering of the Guilds six Portland guilds will be showing in one place together! I’ll be showing with my group, the Creative Metal Arts Guild. Come visit me in booth 1-M.
This PNWS show is in conjunction with International Sculpture Day. On April 21st there will be a special event from 4-10pm. Come see the artist talks/ demos/ and a happening in the adjacent space. PNWS newsletter.
Crescent at The C.A.V.E. gallery in Vancouver, WA
RAIN SPARK GALLERY at Lakeview Village on Ave “A” Suite 124, Lake Oswego, next door to Sur La Table, January 25th – February 28th.
CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, March 1st – 4th.
A PNWS group show for INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE DAY called SCULPT/ 3D Alchemy at The C.A.V.E. – Center for Audio & Visual Expression in Vancouver, WA, Friday 6th – April 30th. Special IS Day Event Artist talks / Demo / Happening April 21st, 4-10PM.
A GATHERING OF THE GUILDS which includes my guild, the CREATIVE METAL ARTS GUILD will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, April 27th – 29th. Booth 1-M.
LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS at George Rogers Park, June 22nd – 24th.
CRACKED POTS at McMenamin’s Edgefield, August 14th & 15th.
LOCAL 14 at the Left Bank Annex, September 29th – 30th.
PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS at my studio, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, two weekends in a row, October 13th & 14th and 20th & 21st.
CHARBONNEAU ARTS FESTIVAL at Charbonneau Country Club, November 2nd – 4th. JUST ADDED!
RAIN SPARK GALLERY Holiday Show, Lake View Village, Suite 124, 390 N. State Street, Lake Oswego, November 1st – December 30th.
I love the details in this sculpture. I used various objects from my years of collecting. It was created using a fire extinguisher, laser cut drop, chain, square washer, vintage twist drill wood handle, stainless steel cable, plow disc and plumbing from my bathroom remodel. – 24″ W x 64″ H
I enjoy the variety of materials used to create this piece. There are found objects, plasma cut and laser cut strips of steel. It helps to add interest and texture to the whirling mass. – 40″W, 56″H on stand
This is a one-of-a-kind garden orb. I found a laser cur drop and cut it up to create the sphere. I look forward to creating more by recreating the laser shapes and duplicating the process. – 30″W, 46″H on stand.
I’m happy to be showing in a Pop Up gallery for a 37 day long show for the holidays.
The Rain Spark Gallery is in downtown Lake Oswego on “A” Avenue next to Sur La Table. It will be open November 16th through December 23rd. Hours are 11AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday and 11AM to 5PM on Sunday.
There are receptions every Thursday 5PM to 7PM & a fundraiser for the West Women’s Shelter on Sunday, December 10th, 1PM to 4PM.
Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.
The Oregonian’s Home & Garden section wrote a piece on the Local 14 art show last September. In the article they featured a photograph of my work with small mention. OregonLive’s coverage was more in depth about the show. It included extended copy with additional photographs of my and other participants work.
PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF THE TREES
This is the first year a non-living tree will be exhibited and auctioned for the Providence Festival of the Trees this year. It will benefit the hospital’s cancer research and services. I built an 8’H steel art deco tree sculpture for the event. As part of the theme all the elements in the 10×10 booth will be gold, silver and bronze with iconography from the 20’s. That aspect will be designed by my partner on the project, Sam Hull, who runs the non-profit ARTemis. It’s a group that seeks to promote female artists. Here’s a video about their mission.
I am supplying 10 FREE TICKETS TO THE EVENT. Feel free to contact me and I’ll send one or a pair. Please get in touch soon as I’m not sure how long they’ll last.
Oregon Convention Center
December 2nd 10:30AM – 8PM
December 3RD 9Am -5PM
IRVINGTON TRELLIS SYSTEM
I designed, built and installed a set of four trellises for a beautiful historic Irvington residence. I was inspired by the home’s layered roofline and designed the trellises to capture that 20’s style. Pictured is the clematis and the hydrangea trellis. The clematis is an L-shape to hug the exterior wall of the porch. 4’H x 2’W and 4’H x 9’W. The hydrangea trellis is 4’H x 5’W. They are all powder coated in a neutral grey.
PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF THE TREES, The ARTemis tree exhibit at the Oregon Convention Center, December 2nd & 3rd.
ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO HOLIDAY GALLERY at 510 Museum & ARTspace, November 22nd – December 23rd.
My work can always be found at Artistic Portland downtown on 3rd and Taylor. Stop by and check out this unique store. It’s an artists co-op with over 50 individuals that make and sell handmade goods. We host first Thursday events and art classes.
This sign is for a home business in Camas, WA. Elida is a professional artist and painting teacher.
The 40H x 40W sign sits on a 2′ concrete wall at the base of the driveway and along the sidewalk. The 20″ red center piece is her laser cut initial, powder coated. The four corners hold 8″ x 8″ x 1″ slabs of Blenko glass. The box tube frame is filled with a variety of textures; perforated steel, expanded mesh and woven mesh. It’s bolted down with tabs along the base as well as a vertical T bracket.
CLIENT REVIEW: “I am a professional artist who owns my own art studio/gallery. I needed an Art Sign for my studio and gallery that wasn’t your typical sign, but rather an art installation. I loved Shelly’s work and knew that she would be the perfect person to create something specific and unique for my space. I had a special area on on retaining wall where the piece needed to go. She worked with me over the next several months, helping me to come up with the design, the right materials and even how to install the piece. In the end, we were able to put my initial in the middle, in a vibrant red square, stain glass along the sides, and a mix of metals throughout. It is so beautiful and is a show stopper for anyone who visits my studio. I’ve received countless compliments and I am extremely happy with the end result! Now I’m looking for more spaces to have her create other things! She is an amazing artist and person and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her and have one of her pieces here with me now forever. Elida
This is Debbie and Ron’s new ‘Bubble Screen’ set into their landscape. The tube stock frame contains a variety of disc sizes. They run from 1/16″ thick to 1″ thick and 3/4″ wide – 13″ wide. The hand bent strap rings are 1/2″ – 1″ thick. This variety allows for lots of movement and depth as you move around the piece. 6’H x 3′ W -client photo
Olivia and Clint commissioned this pair of red sprites for a corner of their beautiful backyard garden.
The rock used here was also used in the Lan Su Chinese Garden. -client photo
My piece ‘Target’ is on the far right next to Brian Keith Scott’s totem. 7’H x 16″W
Here is my latest piece, Crescent. 10’H x 2′ 6″ W.
CRESCENT DETAIL
Bull’s Eye: Reflectors, copper, laser cut remnants, fire poker base and drops.
Flower Wreath: Aluminum, beads, steel and copper. 18″W
MAKER FAIRE PDX at OMSI with Dave Gonzo, September 10th & 11th.
LOCAL 14 at the Left Bank Annex, September 29th – 30th.
ART IN THE BURBS at Tigard High School, October 14th – 16th.
ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO HOLIDAY GALLERY at 510 Museum & ARTspace, November 22nd – December 23rd.
INDIO METAL ARTS 