Trisha Hassler and Jenelle Lynn Kathan Featured Artists in Sisters in July July 3, 2010

July Artist Feature: Trisha Hassler and Jenelle Lynn Kathan

When: July 3 through July 30

Where: High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade, Sisters, Oregon 97759

About Trisha Hassler: Lifetime quilter and award winning Oregon Artist, Trisha has enjoyed numerous group and one woman exhibits throughout the United States and New Zealand. Her work has been published internationally in books and magazines highlighting contemporary fiber work. As a current board member of Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival and former board member of L.O.C.A.L. 14 she is very involved in the local arts community in her home town of Portland. Trisha embraces both torch-cut steel and improvisational quilt construction and through her artistic abilities combines the two mediums into one art form even though the two parts are considered at opposite ends of the artistic spectrum. Her work is known for it's intricacy and surface detail and the use of the dissimilar elements has become her trademark. Trisha Hassler's artwork is available exclusively in Central Oregon at High Desert Gallery in Bend and Sisters, Oregon.

About Jenelle Lynn Kathan: Oregon Glass Artist, Jenelle Lynn Kathan specializes in functional and decorative custom designs that enhance any home or office. Jenelle's glass work features bowls, platters, plates, framed art, coasters, dichroic jewelry and unique glass gifts including magnets, ornaments, suncatchers and wind chimes.

As a self-taught artist, Jenelle Lynn Kathan, dabbling in woodworking and pottery, and found warm glass to be the most exciting and mysterious medium. Presently, her expertise and style border on discovery and humility. By understanding the technical complexities of glass, she is forming a natural curiosity of how glass reacts under varied stages of heat. Jenelle states, “For me it’s all about the process rather than the finished piece, a combination of texture and light that create depth and mystery. My art simply takes form through the process of opening my heart and allowing for the human experience.” High Desert Gallery & High Desert Frameworks! is honored to represent Jenelle Lynn Kathan exclusively in Central Oregon.

Official Website: http://www.highdesertgallery.com