Meet the Artist Reception:  Friday May 2, 2008   6-9pm

NO FEE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Refreshments provided

Title of Exhibit: Clay and Canvas

One Woman Show - Featured Artist: Shannon Moore-Jervis

Exhibit Dates: May 2nd-30th

Last August Shannon was part of the La Femme show at the Blue Wing

Gallery. At that time we caught a glimpse of what her style was like. But

a glimpse of her creative talents is all it took to leave us wanting more.

Shannon Moore that is! One year in the planning with excitement building

we are pleased to announce her one-woman exhibit Clay and Canvas.

Shannon Moore-Jervis continues to explore the female figure and how women

become objects and icons, in both actual and mythological worlds.  For

example, her snake coifed 'Medusa' reaches into a hole cut into her chest

that invites the viewer to look inside to see their own reflection.

This comprehensive show will include a few select paintings with the main

focus given to Shannon’s sculptural work.  Several of her intricate wall

sculptures and pedestal pieces command space, so care was taken to provide

ample room. Fifty clay birds in various sizes take up an entire wall, the

effect is a surreal 3-dimension wonderland.

Gallery curator Clare Bailey comments about the facial features on the

female sculptures, “I don’t believe that they are self portraits, however

the feeling or essence of Shannon’s character comes across in their

expressions of quiet strength.  These women are handsome with powerful

noses and contemplative mouths. You will not find one upturned nose or set

of pouty lips in the grouping.  These women are not cute, they are

dignified, strong, breathtaking and even heartbreaking.”