Year: 2011

Waiting by Martha Wakefield

Meet new and returning artists at Rocky Neck Gallery’s opening reception on Saturday, June 11, from 5-8 p.m. Joining 22 other North Shore and regional artists at the cooperative gallery in Gloucester are John Cameron, fine furniture maker and engraver, Deborah Geurtze, printmaker; David Piemonte, traditional black and white photographer; and Deborah Worrall, potter.

East Gloucester is the setting for John Cameron’s workshop where he designs and builds furniture on commission. He believes that “furniture should be quietly pleasing, humming softly rather than loudly proclaiming its presence … fitting into a room for many years to come.” John studied with James Krenov in California and has shown his work in galleries in New York State, California and numerous venues on the East Coast.

A deep connection to nature is reflected in the etchings and monotypes of Deborah Geurtze. She writes, “Wilderness – its patterns and complexity – are a continual source of my inspiration.” Deborah studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and printmaking with Robert Bero. She has recently moved to Rocky Neck from upstate New York.

Six months in Venice, Italy, was a pivotal point in David Piemonte’s career. There he discovered the beauty and solitude of night photography. Working exclusively with black and white film, Piemonte makes traditional prints using archival processing techniques. He has exhibited his award-winning work in numerous venues and has lived on Cape Ann since 1980.

Now living in Gloucester, but originally from Ecuador, Ruth Worrall came to the United States at age 16. After taking a pottery class in Maine in her mid- twenties, she was briefly excited about becoming a potter. Fifteen years later, she went back to college and took more pottery classes. It was then that she realized “clay was what I was meant to do!” Ruth makes traditional, functional pottery and loves knowing her work will bring art into the day-to-day lives of those who own her pots.

Returning Rocky Neck Gallery members include oil painters, watercolorists, potters, printmakers, mixed media artists, photographers and jewelers.

Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930 Hours, June to October, are: Sunday – Wednesday 11-6; Thursday – Saturday 11–8. See our Facebook page and Twitter for up-to-date information and visit our website atrockyneckgallery.com

Telephone: 978-282-0917

Sticks and Stones by David Piemonte