Whimsy, Nature, and Elegance by artist Julie Krahenbuhl

Anoka, MN - The Jan Johansen Gallery of Rumriver Art Center is excited to announce the opening of a new art exhibition: Whimsy, Nature, and Elegance by artist Julie Krahenbuhl. On July 12th from 2 pm - 4 pm there will be an opening reception for Krahenbuhl’s show. On Friday, July 18th from 3 - 4 pm Krahenbuhl will be providing an artist talk. Both events are free to attend.

Julie is a wire-wrap jewelry artist working with semi-precious stones, pure copper and sterling silver wire. Her handmade pieces range from complex to simple and swirly. She never uses any kind of adhesives, soldering or heat of any kind. Some of her inspiration comes from nature and she uses the metal wires to create leaves, trees and even mountains against the backdrop of a beautiful stone. Other times just creating something elegant is desirable.

While she pulls from her experience as a painter to help with balance, color choices and overall aesthetic, she generally allows the piece to speak to her and just goes with the flow.

Above all creating is how she keeps her sanity, and a bit of her heart is built into each piece. The journey is for her, the end result is for you.

Krahenbuhl says: “When I make jewelry, I like to think of a place where whimsy meets elegance.”

This exhibition will be shown in tandem with Art in Community by the Rumriver Open Studio Artists. The exhibition will open July 12th and run through August 2nd.

Rumriver Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

You may also like the following events from Rum River Art Center:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 12:00 pm, Artist Workshop: Textured Expressions in Nature-Inspired Painting in Anoka
• Next month, 12th July, 02:00 pm, Rum River Open Studio Artists gallery show opening: “Art In Community.” in Anoka
• Next month, 16th July, 10:00 am, 'Art In Community' Gallery Show: Meet some of the Artists in Anoka

Also check out other Arts events in Anoka, Exhibitions in Anoka.