Jen Hickey
Dandelion Art
From Jen: I believe in being natural, both in the way I live my life and in the subjects I capture with my camera. I see great beauty and comforting authenticity in walking through a field of wildflowers, hiking the Maine woods, or exploring the rocky coast. In my photos, I strive to do justice to these qualities so that I can share the wonders of my discoveries to others.
My photography, my art, is my fuel, my inspiration, my salvation, a passion that keeps me going despite a host of medical issues. I am honored to be a part of the Gardiner Art Walk and hope that those who attend will connect with my photography.
Hickey’s award-winning art can be seen at her photography studio, Dandelion Art, located at 58 Main Street, number 3, in Oakland as well as in art studios scattered throughout New England, including a current exhibit at Grand Central Cafe in Waterville.
NC Barto
From UMVA page: My work explores portrait narrative expression in oil painting. I am fascinated by people and how grayscale exposes layers of personality hidden by color. I see my painting work as a reflection of the world, apolitical, viewers will project their own interpretations and interact with their emotions that arise. I also work in ceramics using locally hand dug wild clay with low fire glaze as Back Pond Pottery, and enjoy the opportunity to catch digital photos.
Harold Roberts
Harold Coryell Roberts has been crafting pottery for more than five decades, infusing each piece with his own glazes and one-of-a-kind designs. Harold draws inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Maine.
Marlene Flaherty
Bloom Again
Email: bloomagain.me@gmail.com
Up-Cycled + Floral Inspired Art using hand collected and pressed local blooms.
From the artist: Hi there! I’m Marlene - the floral gatherer, petal presser, and creative behind Bloom Again. With a passion for reducing consumption, I thrift/salvage all of the frames, beads, and vintage vessels used in my unique up-cycled/floral inspired art pieces. The idea for Bloom Again came from finding hobbies in hard times, finding joy in creating for others, and wanting to share that joy more widely.
