{"id":6580954071127,"title":"Optimistic Narwhal","handle":"optimistic-narwhal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal artwork painted by hand on an old barn board is unique and evokes a happy, sunshine-y feeling. That's just about as quintessential as it gets for a gallery like ours on the Midcoast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh pastel and neon colors give pop to the chubby, cheerful animals depicted in the artist's signature style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Measures 4\" x 4\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Acrylic paint on reclaimed barn wood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Picture hanger included for install\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBevin Strider Holmberg of Mermaid Meadow in Falmouth, Maine, wanted to be a marine biologist when she was grew up! She continues to grow, and her dream is evolving toward being an artist activist in the most gentle and sweet way. Hosting fundraisers to support some of her favorite animal organizations, Bevin works to raise awareness and keep these special ocean creatures top of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe obtained a B.F.A. in Studio Art from James Madison University and holds a Master of Education in Art from the University of Minnesota. As a nod to her family's roots, Bevin finished her masters program with summer study at Säterglänten Institute for Slöjd (traditional handicrafts) in Insjön and Stockholm, Sweden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile in Minnesota, she lived and participated in the Tilsner Artist Cooperative in St. Paul, worked as a sign painter, and taught drawing lessons to elementary-age students. Locals will recognize her work at the Trader Joe's in Portland and on banners in the Old Port. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I moved to the beautiful state of Maine (2010), and as an artist, was inspired by its rustic charm. I started painting on old boards from barns that had fallen under disrepair and lost their use. 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That's just about as quintessential as it gets for a gallery like ours on the Midcoast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh pastel and neon colors give pop to the chubby, cheerful animals depicted in the artist's signature style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Measures 4\" x 4\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Acrylic paint on reclaimed barn wood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Picture hanger included for install\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBevin Strider Holmberg of Mermaid Meadow in Falmouth, Maine, wanted to be a marine biologist when she was grew up! She continues to grow, and her dream is evolving toward being an artist activist in the most gentle and sweet way. Hosting fundraisers to support some of her favorite animal organizations, Bevin works to raise awareness and keep these special ocean creatures top of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe obtained a B.F.A. in Studio Art from James Madison University and holds a Master of Education in Art from the University of Minnesota. As a nod to her family's roots, Bevin finished her masters program with summer study at Säterglänten Institute for Slöjd (traditional handicrafts) in Insjön and Stockholm, Sweden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile in Minnesota, she lived and participated in the Tilsner Artist Cooperative in St. Paul, worked as a sign painter, and taught drawing lessons to elementary-age students. Locals will recognize her work at the Trader Joe's in Portland and on banners in the Old Port. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I moved to the beautiful state of Maine (2010), and as an artist, was inspired by its rustic charm. I started painting on old boards from barns that had fallen under disrepair and lost their use. I love painting on the wood because each piece is unique and adds a layer of texture and history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e"}
{"id":3933844373591,"title":"Reclaim No. 34","handle":"reclaim-no-34","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalling on David Bowie or Neil deGrasse Tyson, this graphic sculpture has a cosmic quality to it. When most of the artist's pieces have a terrestrial feel, this seems extra terrestrial. It is likely the colors that contribute given small shards of blues and reds, which contrast with a base that is very much textured black and white. It appears as if space dust is collecting on some sort of asteroid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an unlikely piece of artwork that is extremely beautiful. Textures from the corrugated cardboard that helped form its mold, give this classic shape significant texture, which helps bring box-like form the interest of a small universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging and environmental mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name of this art piece harkens not only the imagery of layering but also the concept of waste and build up over time. Viewed with the right lens, raw material that can be used and reused is sheer beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 4.5” x 5.5” x 4”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Good Supply hosted an art exhibition in 2017 entitled Symbiosis. The theme explored the similarities and differences between Kate and Jonathan’s work. 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When most of the artist's pieces have a terrestrial feel, this seems extra terrestrial. It is likely the colors that contribute given small shards of blues and reds, which contrast with a base that is very much textured black and white. It appears as if space dust is collecting on some sort of asteroid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an unlikely piece of artwork that is extremely beautiful. Textures from the corrugated cardboard that helped form its mold, give this classic shape significant texture, which helps bring box-like form the interest of a small universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging and environmental mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name of this art piece harkens not only the imagery of layering but also the concept of waste and build up over time. Viewed with the right lens, raw material that can be used and reused is sheer beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 4.5” x 5.5” x 4”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Good Supply hosted an art exhibition in 2017 entitled Symbiosis. The theme explored the similarities and differences between Kate and Jonathan’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue of the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. The couple work out of studio spaces in their home, a renovated gambrel barn in Jefferson, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
{"id":3929119391831,"title":"Mouth of the Damariscotta","handle":"framed-mouth-of-the-damariscotta","description":"\u003cp\u003eRugged and craggy, the geology of the Bristol Peninsula in Midcoast Maine looks as though the land has been carved away by the sea just as the artist has carved material away to create a block for this print. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular visitor to Damariscotta and Monhegan Island, the artist is familiar with the feel of this place. Documenting every turn of land and sea - the Damariscotta River, John's Bay, Christmas Cove, and Boothbay Harbor - this limited run series of prints is a testimony to the drama of the Maine coast south of its renowned Bold Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 12\" x 18\" \u003cbr\u003e - Linocut and watercolor\u003cbr\u003e - Framed UV glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolly is a visual artist, map-maker and geographer. She discovered geography at Middlebury College and went on to receive a Ph.D. in Human Geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She received a Watson Fellowship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to explore the value of map-making for communities and individuals. Molly has worked in environmental and art education for organizations, universities, and schools across the country. 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The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. 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They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. 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In essence, it is a 3D sculpture, layered and textured, designed to hang on the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt will never fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreated by ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, an avid fisherman who spends as much time as possible on the water on nearby Damariscotta Lake or the rocky coast of the Bristol peninsula, the energy present in this work is intentional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis special piece of contemporary ceramic art has an urban vibe, echoing street art and graffiti with bold lines and presence. One can imagine walking a city street and coming upon such a design as a statement about revisioning of our relationship to raw materials. 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The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Good Supply hosted an art exhibition in 2017 entitled Symbiosis. The theme explored the similarities and differences between Kate and Jonathan’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue of the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. The couple work out of studio spaces in their home, a renovated gambrel barn in Jefferson, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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