OUR CURRENT SHOW

“Making Dust”
Hand-carved stone sculpture by Maureen Bergquist Gray

June 1, 2008 through July 21, 2008
An opening reception for the artist, Maureen Bergquist Gray, will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from noon until 4:00 p.m. as part of the First Sunday Gallery Walk.

Maureen Bergquist Gray should be described as a Michigan artist. Originally from the Lansing area, she followed her muse to Lake Superior and settled in Ishpeming a number of years ago. With a plan to move to the Grand Traverse area in a few months, calling her a Michigan artist will put her in the correct state of the Union at least.

Maureen’s calling is to listen to the stones. Her style of hand carving stone is recognizable after many years of experience. She coaxes complex stories from pieces 6 inches tall and imbues grace and sensuality into her 8 foot boulders. Her generosity of spirit extends to the making of sculpture of all sizes as a method of scaling beauty to any lifestyle. Consequently, this grouping of sculpture will work in this exhibition space, your home, and the outdoors.

Each of Maureen’s stones, no matter the size, begs to be caressed and examined. With two large permanent multi-figures outdoor installations in Flint, Michigan, her work also continues to be represented in seasonal outdoor exhibits. All of these large pieces, though imposing, invite contact. Maureen has been working on a two figure outdoor memorial for her dear friend, Robert Busby. The piece is
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