By Marie-Elena Schembri<\/p>\n
Start the new year with a return to the tactile world of art made by hand. This month, art in Sacramento is all about intention, slowing down and experiencing the world with all of your senses. Dive into these art events for a winter refresh as the holiday buzz fades.<\/p>\n
Local Show Highlight<\/p>\n
Begin your journey into the handmade with a visit to Axis Gallery\u2019s newest exhibitions: \u201cRoot Protection Zone,\u201d<\/a> featuring Sacramento visual artist Kerry Cottle and Boulder Creek-based interdisciplinary artist Laura DeAngelis, and \u201cBuy Now\u201d<\/a> featuring Sacramento visual artist Taner Pa\u015famehmeto\u011flu.<\/p>\n \u201cRoot Protection Zone\u201d invites viewers to explore and witness \u201ca conversation between the artists and their ancestors through a multi-sensory experience of earth-centered artworks,\u201d according to a press release for the exhibition. Both artists integrate natural and commercially-made materials to highlight their respective cultural identities and relationships with the earth. Cottle\u2019s handmade paper infuses the works with texture and a reminder of the value of process \u2014 the artist often uses reclaimed paper waste and both organic and inorganic materials to interrogate \u201cflawed value systems,\u201d according to the artist, while creating sustainable works that are rich in meaning.<\/p>\n Similarly, Pa\u015famehmeto\u011flu\u2019s work encompasses visionary scenes that question American values and a consumer-based lifestyle. Inspired by a poem the artist penned while working in a corporate setting, \u201cBuy Now\u201d reflects on the dichotomy of an artist escaping the clutches of corporate America while still being immersed in a world of consumerism. Using the artist\u2019s signature style of dense, vibrant color \u2014 and a touch of humor \u2014 these new paintings and mixed-media installations showcase a depth of feeling while bringing the artist\u2019s medium and creative choices front and center.<\/p>\n Both shows open on Jan. 9 and run through Feb. 1, with a Second Saturday reception Jan. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Axis Gallery, 625 S. St.<\/p>\n Handmade and Craft<\/p>\n Roseville\u2019s Blue Line Arts is bringing back its \u201cBy Hand \u2013 An International Craft Nouveau Competition,\u201d<\/a> giving local artists a chance to win prizes while featuring some of the region\u2019s most exciting hand-made works. The show \u201cexclusively celebrates handcrafted items\u201d in just about every medium imaginable from fine jewelry to fiber arts and even furniture.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the museum, the competition \u201chonors the skill and artistry of those who elevate everyday objects into meaningful, functional masterpieces.\u201d From traditional folk art to contemporary crafts and artworks, the show highlights the skill and creative artistry of modern-day makers. An opening reception will be held Jan.17 from 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n Get your handmade fix at the New Year Creators Faire, hosted by SacGeeks at Lucid Winery. This event boasts \u201ca realm of artisans, alchemists, makers, and merchants, all gathering to debut their newest creations in true Renaissance Faire fashion, with a geeky twist.\u201d An artist market featuring local creators will offer handmade treasures and is free to all to attend. For a more authentic experience, VIP tickets are offered for $45 and include a drink ticket, a goody bag and entry to workshops like D&D character creation, flower crown making and fairy house building. For more information, visit here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hands-On<\/p>\n For those who want hands-on opportunities to create or learn a new craft, try one of these events in January:<\/p>\n Verge Center for the Arts is hosting a printmaker talk in the Myrtle Press print studio on Jan. 15, featuring UC Berkeley and Davis printmaking instructor Emily Gui. Gui\u2019s interdisciplinary work spans photography, sculpture, installation and drawing. Join Gui and other printmaking enthusiasts for refreshments at 5:30, with an artist talk at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Whether viewing local art, experiencing traditional crafts or trying your hand at something new, Sacramento\u2019s creative scene makes it easy to bring in the new year with an artful focus.
This story was funded by the City of Sacramento\u2019s Arts and Creative Economy Journalism Grant to Solving Sacramento<\/a>. Following our journalism code of ethics and protocols, the city had no editorial influence over this story and no city official reviewed this story before it was published. Our partners include California Groundbreakers, CapRadio, Hmong Daily News, Russian America Media, Sacramento Business Journal, Sacramento News & Review and Sacramento Observer. Sign up for our \u201cSac Art Pulse\u201d newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Marie-Elena Schembri Start the new year with a return to the tactile world of art made by…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":123711,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[25386,64710,121,123,122,64711],"class_list":{"0":"post-123710","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sacramento","8":"tag-axis-gallery","9":"tag-blue-line-arts","10":"tag-sacramento","11":"tag-sacramento-headlines","12":"tag-sacramento-news","13":"tag-verge-center-for-the-arts"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}