September 2 - October 1, 2023
Manor Mill is excited to be exhibiting “Counter Currents: The Fish Show” which will be a 4-week artistic exhibition running from September 2 through October 1, 2023. The show will include over a dozen artists in its three floors of gallery space and will have fish and water-themed classes and workshops throughout the time period. This Saturday start the day off by attending John Petr’s free painting demonstration from 1-3PM. And stay for the artist talk from 4-6PM.
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Featured Artists
Joshua Tracy
Joshua Tracy is a Gunpowder Valley artist who has devoted over half of his life to creating functional and decorative blown glass objects in the Venetian style, using modern and traditional glassblowing techniques. He received his Glass BFA in 2004 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH and has worked as glassblowing assistant and instructor for renowned master, Anthony Corradetti, since 2005.
In the last five years, Tracy developed his most recent body of work, entitled “Counter Currents,” which features blown and sculpted glass fish forms with forged iron and river rock stands. The work is inspired by the artist’s passion for fly fishing, and his years of exploration in and around the Gunpowder River, Loch Raven Reservoir and the Chesapeake Bay region.
Don’t miss Katie Ritter’s interview with Joshua Tracy, about his journey in finding, not only his passion for glass, but also himself in the process.
Mary Opasik
Mary Opasik is a Catonsville artist who has devoted the last three decades to making assemblage with found and repurposed objects. She received her BFA degree in 1989 from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), in Baltimore, MD.
Her work has been featured in The Huntsville Museum of Art (AL), Chateau de Rochefort (FR), Sandy Spring Museum (MD), Lincoln Center Crafts Festival (NY).
“FISH DAY” Live Demo: Fish Assemblage Using Found Materials
September 17 (2-4PM)
Learn about Mary Opasik's process for creating 3-dimensional fish and animal artwork using everyday found objects. Mary will talk about the materials and techniques she used to create her current body of work displayed in Manor Mill's exhibition, "Counter Currents: The Fish Show" Make sure to check out her work and come with questions to this free demonstration.
Nieves Saah
My name is Nieves Saah. I was born in Bilbao, Spain. At the age of 12 I began taking art classes in my hometown. Arriving in the USA in 1972 I continued my art education at American University in Washington, D.C. and MICA in Baltimore, obtaining a BFA and graduating Summa Cum Laude.
My dream was always to be able to paint for all my entire life. I work with oils and spatulas over several layers of paint, often mixing colors of the fresh paint until the work is completed.
John Petr
John Petr is a realist painter that lives in Saint Mary’s County, Maryland. He studied painting at Towson University. The Petr family, native to the Baltimore region, is notable for its endeavors in arts, architecture, and design.
The subject of John’s recent work is pulled from a region surrounded by brackish rivers and marshes. Riverscapes, still life, and figure paintings all reflect life along the waterways.
Live Demo: Painting
September 23 (1-3PM)
Comes see John paint and ask questions.
Instagram - @johnpetrstudio
And many more aquatic-themed pieces from numerous local artists:
Kas Rohm
Watercolor Workshop: A Fish Odessey!
Let’s celebrate the beauty and originality of FISH! Inspired by the “Counter Currents – The Fish Show” exhibition at the Gallery during September, we’ll create our own unique fish with all the panache it deserves! We’ll use vibrant liquid watercolor in a wet-in-wet application, add gold or silver metallic highlights, and enhance the details with waterproof ink pens. All materials are provided, participants will take home a matted painting of their own unique fish…and there will be wine! 21+
Workshop: Paint a Fishing Fly! (Sunday, October 1, 2-3:30PM)
Whether loose and abstract or traditional and realistic, the subject of a fishing fly gives the perfect interesting, colorful, and unique subject for a painting. A real eye-catcher, painting these unique little flies will surely leave you with a conversation piece! Chloe will guide you on your artistic journey in whichever style you wish to pursue.
SponsorSHIPS
Please support our generous sponsors of the Fish Show
Rainbow Trout
Since their inception in 1992, Monkton Bike Rental has provided friendly outdoor biking and tubing fun for thousands of folks from around the world.
They work with schools, churches, youth groups, scouts, birthday parties, and wedding parties.
Maryland’s mobile glass blowing specialists have been providing 2000 degree glass at farmers markets, craft shows, fairs/festivals, graduation parties and corporate events since 2017.
Joshua Tracy Glass has been creating handcrafted glass art in the Baltimore area for nearly 20 years using traditional and modern glassblowing techniques.
KasCon, Inc.
Kascon providse proactive leadership and oversight on every project, resulting in smoother, less stressful projects with fewer surprises and changes. They handle a range of projects from interior fit outs and occupied renovations to adaptive reuse projects, full building renovations and new building construction.
A union electrical contractor with experience in all aspects of electrical and tele/data systems. Malstrom Electric offers electrical and tele/data Engineering, Design, Construction, and Maintenance.
Brown Trout Sponsor
Flys in Disguise provides professional flyfishing Instruction and guided flyfishing trips on the Gunpowder River watershed in North Central Maryland and the Savage River watershed in Western Maryland. With over 20 years of fly fishing experience and 7 years of professional guiding experience on local and western MD waters, we pride ourselves on providing the best experience on the water.
Gunpowder Fly Co.
Gunpowder Fly Co.’s high-quality and effective fly patterns are designed with native fish and local waters in mind. Each unique fly pattern is hand-tied and tested by Gunpowder River local, Thomas Feeney.
Contact
gallery@manor-mill.com
Instagram: @manormillgallery