A Taste of Glynn: 3/13/11

For the second year, the ceramic works of a dozen local artists will be offered for sale at the silent auction at A Taste of Glynn, thanks to the generosity of Lois Henry and Meghan Davis at color me happy in downtown Brunswick.

color me happy has donated ceramic serving bowls, which have in turn been decorated by local artists Ed Hose, Natalie Bishop, Ellen Moriarty, Kate Sparks, Georgia Kellogg, Pilliard Dickle, Michelle Brown, John Sabbe, Allyson Tucker, Linda Wunder, Henry and Davis. Each reflects the personality and/or artistic style of its maker.

"This is the second year that color me happy and A Taste of Glynn have partnered to have some unique and beautifully painted plates and platters for our Silent Auction," says Mary Lynne Cochran of the Taste of Glynn planning committee. "Meghan and Lois came to me in 2009 with an idea that they could get some local artists to paint plates for us to showcase their work as well as make money for Glynn Community Crisis Center. True to their word, they were able to recruit 10 wonderful local artists to participate for the 10th Anniversary Event. We felt this would be an important addition to the event, signature collectors plates by members of our local art community.

"In January of this year, Lois and Meghan once again put their heads together and came up with another list of our local artists and invited them to be part of this year's group to paint. We chose a shallow bowl for this year and our artists have once again done an amazing job with this task! We have a wonderful and talented group of individuals who willingly and lovingly gave of their time and talent to produce some more fantastic, one of a kind, collectors' items. Many, many thanks to each of you for giving of yourself to make our event a memorable one!"

"As a person without a whole lot of extra time or extra money, it is really nice to be able to contribute in some meaningful way to the charities I love," explains artist Ed Hose. "I consider it a total honor to be a part of this event, I know the amazing work this organization does. In addition to providing life changing services to so many women and families. The people who run Amity House provide hope that life can be brighter again."

"Deep Friars" by Ed Hose

True to craft, Ed's bowl features a lighthearted design that is sure to elicit smiles. It features an image of two friars standing in water. One holds a chicken while another floats nearby. Appropriately enough, it is entitled, "Deep Friars."

"I love the idea of painting a big bowl of happiness. I don't really know how to handle the serious issue of domestic abuse. But I do know how to cause a distraction," Hose adds. "When I am getting blood drawn I always like the nurse to tell me a story. I need a distraction, I am so grateful for it. There is nothing worse then being stuck looking at your own suffering. So that is what I would hope to do with my artwork on this bowl, serve up a helping of a different perspective."

"I am honored to be even asked to participate in the "Painting of the Bowls," says painter Ellen Moriarty. "It is tons of fun but you cannot totally 'Be Free' doing this. You must listen to Lois...or it is disaster!!"

"Harlequin" by Ellen Moriarty

Entitled, "Harlequin," her bowl features a colorful image of a harlequin, surrounded by a checkered border. It recalls other, similar images in her "Women of the World" collection and is a fitting tribute to the strength of women everywhere.

"The people who should get most of the praise are the volunteer organizers as this is a HUGE event and seems to run like clockwork," Moriarty continues. "I am happy to donate some time, some talent, to this worthy cause; you know, it is good for me too."

Here are the remaining bowls. We hope you enjoy them as much as the artists enjoyed creating them!