October 2026 Meeting Video Online
For our October 19, 2026, Monthly Member Meeting, our presenter was Marion Mason. A hands-on artist, Marion's "wearable sculptures" (pendants and earrings), and collages are produced in the non-objective art style, pure design. He wants the viewer/wearer to appreciate, interpret, "read" his work in any way they desire. He draws his inspiration from the shapes and forms that he sees in both nature and the built environment. But he does not literally use those shapes and forms in my designs. They are simply a starting point for his sculpting.
His primary focus in his 3-D work is dynamic movement and contrast. He sculpts his forms in a manner that leads the viewer's/wearer's eyes all around the piece. He creates contrast by using different colored woods, different sizes and shapes, organic and geometric shapes, positive and negative spaces, and different materials like wood and soapstone. He also makes collages which express the same dynamic movement and contrast that I emphasize in my 3-D work.
He presented: The Dynamics of Form
Marion brought a variety of "wearable sculptures" as well as a number of individual sculptural works. He shared with us his background, his artistic process and where he plans to go from here. His encouragement of interactive questions throughout his presentation helped create a lively discussion.
We had 82 participants: 50 in-person members, 19 members by Zoom and 2 guests in attendance. Thank you to everyone for joining the fun! Door prize winners were: Kathy Gardener, Maureen Carter and Darryl Hartman. Note: Attendance at this meeting counts toward Member in Good Standing (MIGS*) for entry into the Annual Juried Show and MIGS for entry into the Winter Still Hopes Juried Show. *MIGS = Members in Good Standing = Members who have attended at least 3 meetings in order to be eligible for the next juried show. Eligible meetings occur in the eight meetings preceding the show. You can verify your MIGS status at: https://www.crookedcreekart.org/membership-directory (member password required to view.)
Watch the video of the meeting:
Note: Live attendance (in person and on Zoom) at this meeting counts toward Member in Good Standing (MIGS*) for entry into the Annual Juried Show and MIGS for entry into the Winter Still Hopes Juried Show. *MIGS = Members in Good Standing = Members who have attended at least 3 meetings in order to be eligible for the next juried show. Eligible meetings occur in the eight meetings preceding the show. You can verify your MIGS status at: https://www.crookedcreekart.org/membership-directory (member password required to view.)
A reminder to our members:
Each month, we hold a new themed contest in the TAP Gallery. All CCAL members are invited to participate. Simply create your best piece according to the theme and bring it to hang on the start date listed below. (Be sure to bring your gallery wall label.) Only original works only are permitted in judged theme contests (no prints please).
Exhibits typically change the same night as our monthly member meeting. Be sure to take home your artwork at the end of the exhibit!!
A monthly Award Winner will be selected and awarded a ribbon for themed exhibits. Happy creating! In order to give our members more time to paint ahead for the TAP Gallery Exhibits, we will be trying to keep a yearly list of upcoming themes published in advance.
View the full list of all Upcoming TAP Gallery Themes so you can plan and create ahead!
To participate in our other Public Galleries, submit a Request to be scheduled in our other Public Galleries
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