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01/27/2012
Fire & Ice
Ed Branson's Selva Leaf Vase
The fiery red of cupid's season warms these icy days that lead into spring. From now through February we are featuring glass by some of our favorite glass blowers in shades of red - from pale pinks to fiery hues. Any of these pieces will add a burst of color to your home as we await outdoor color to return. Christopher Morrison's brilliant red bowl with a black rim could offset a huge green salad or would be just as beautiful standing alone; Donald Carlson's cherries will make a collector out of anyone; RKS's Red Water Ball Vase is spectacular for holding flowers; Rosetree Glass's orangey red footed bowl is a great piece for a coffee table or dining room; and Mad Art's Groovy Flower Vase will awaken the retro in any of us. If you are a lover of pinker tones, Moshe Bursuker's deep pink bottle adds the touch of Italian design. Whatever your fancy, there will be a piece here for you to fall in love with.
Hope to see you soon,
All of us at Selo/Shevel
11/30/2011
THE BEAUTY OF SAM STANG'S GLASS
THE BEAUTY OF SAM STANG'S GLASS
Woven Center Incalmo Bowl $605 with Blue and Lime Zanfrico Vase $255
It was very exciting to unpack Sam Stang's recent shipment of glass from his Augusta Glass Studio.
The vibrant colors and clarity of the glass makes each piece like a glistening jewel. Sam states:
"All of my pieces are made by using traditional European glassblowing techniques. With the murrini pieces, I begin by making glass rods which are patterned in cross section. The rods are cooled and cut into thin pieces and arranged on an iron plate which is then heated to fuse the murrini. This is then rolled into a tube on the end of a blowpipe and shaped into the final form.
Every piece I make is entirely produced hot at the furnace. The banded bowls are blown as separate sections and fused together. This technique, known as incalmo, requires a great deal of skill and cooperation. I work with at least one assistant and often with a team of three experienced glassblowers."
Pitchers $95 Each
Sam does strong and intricate work, with clear evidence of its roots in the Italian tradition of glassblowing. If you stop by the gallery, take a moment to view Sam's work. It is a delight to the eye, and might even make a great Holiday Gift for someone special.
- Happy Holidays from the Staff of Selo/Shevel
10/11/2011
2 Days left to see Tom Svec's Furniture
The TOM SVEC FURNITURE SHOW is over, but his work can be viewed until this coming Monday morning, November 21st. There are two days left until Tom arrives to pick up his furniture and return to Pennsylvania. Time is running out, so if you are in the downtown area, stop in to explore this wonderful craftsmanship.
We also want to share some of the photos leading up to the show, from Tom's studio in Lockhaven, PA right up to the installation at Selo/Shevel.
Parts of furniture in Tom's workshop.
Packing the van....
Unloading in Ann Arbor
Wall hung side board, cherry with ash top, 20 x 82
installed in gallery.
Sloop Bench in maple and cherry and Dog Leg Sofa Tables in walnut
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see Tom's work and chat with us for a bit.
- All of us at Selo/Shevel
07/09/2011
TODD REED TRUNK SHOW
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06/22/2011
THRIVING IN NEW ORLEANS
THRIVING IN NEW ORLEANS
The creative force and owner, Mark Rosenbaum, brings to ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO of New Orleans, LA an unusually diverse background in glassblowing, glass casting, ceramics and jewelry. The result is an exciting interpretation of the art of glass. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Tyler School of Art, Mark became the first recipient of a Master of Fine Arts in glassblowing from Tulane University. Awarded a grant by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, he established the first privately owned glassblowing studio in the state of Louisiana. Stop by to see our large selection of Rosetree vases, bowls and pendant lights in classical shapes, iridescent colors, and bright reds, blues, yellows and greens.
- ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
03/06/2011
FASHION FROM INDIA, BEYOND THE BANGLES
FASHION FROM INDIA, BEYOND THE BANGLES
'Considering that it is the country historically credited with giving the world paisley, seersucker, calico, chintz, cashmere, crewel and the entire technique of printing on cloth, it is anybody's guess why India barely registers on the global map of fashion.' -Guy Trebay, New York Times
We are proud to present our collection of Pavo San Francisco textiles - scarves, shawls, and pillows. PAVO means PEACOCK...hence, the textiles in the Pavo collection are as colorful as peacock feathers. The creation of each woven piece is a time consuming, methodical endeavor. Highly skilled craftspeople patiently coordinate the various steps involved in the creation of these textiles. The pieces originate in small towns and villages across the silk cultivating regions of India. This distinct cottage industry supports hundreds of weavers and their families, along with keeping their specialized skills alive. These special pieces are perfect to herald in the much anticipated spring season. Stop by for a sneak peak at our collection of Pavo. Hope to see you soon.
-THE STAFF OF SELO/SHEVEL
02/06/2011
ALEX SEPKUS TRUNK SHOW
The staff of Selo/Shevel Gallery would
like to thank all of our customers who came to this incredible Trunk Show which took place Valentine's Weekend. The Sepkus family said it was one of the most successful trunk shows they have had. We will be receiving a large shipment of new Alex Sepkus jewelry within the next month, and will keep you informed as to when it will arrive.
01/05/2011
ALL THINGS RED AND BEAUTIFUL!
Red represents beauty in many languages and cultures. It
has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant Red is inherently exciting and the amount of Red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. In this season, show your love with a gift of Red. A master of Red is Donald Carlson, whose hand blown hearts are pictured in the photo above. Donald has refined the ancient art of glassblowing. It is the color of Red that has captured his imagination. With an obvious feel for shape, Donald has produced simple, eloquent pieces that stand alone in their beauty. His Red best demonstrates the artistic and technical control expected of the Carlson tradition. All colors of glass, with the exception of Red, are easily made. With Red, one has to add the correct amount of materials, including gold, in addition to working with numerous variables which are difficult to control. It is these technical problems that give Donald the challenge he enjoys with making Red glass. For more gifts Red and beautiful, visit us at our gallery in Downtown Ann Arbor. We look forward to seeing you.
-ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
12/24/2010
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
THE STAFF OF SELO/SHEVEL GALLERY WISH YOUR FAMILIES A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY. WE ARE
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2011.
11/16/2010
MICHAEL SUGARMAN SHOW: REMINDER
Michael Sugarman, Contemporary Jewelry Designer, from Sugarman-Frantz Designs in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has created an incredible collection of jewelry incorporating diamonds and gems. We were fortunate to have him here in our gallery Thanksgiving weekend, 2010.
Sugarman-Frantz Designs started creating handcrafted jewelry in 1976, with the desire to design the finest in contemporary fine art jewelry.
Sugarman-Frantz Designs continues to meet the needs of the most discerning clientele worldwide. Their handcrafted gold jewelry is presently found in over 100 jewelry stores and galleries throughout the United States and World. Among Michael's awards and recognitions is the Pearl International Design Contest Award in 1990. He is a former President of the Contemporary Design Group, an organization with over 200 designer members who show at the largest wholesale jewelry shows in America and around the world. He says of his work, "I am drawn again and again to working with simple, sensual lines and hope each new work has a visual and physical poetry." Upper Photo: Chalcedony and Diamond Pendant.
Onyx and Diamond Pendant
Stop by to see these special creations.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
10/18/2010
TOM SVEC FURNITURE SHOW
TOM SVEC FURNITURE SHOW
Once again we are fortunate to host a personal appearance by Tom Svec, Furniture Designer, who will be exhibiting his new work here at Selo/Shevel this weekend. It will be a very exciting event.
In Tom's statement of his work, he says this: "I am constantly looking at art and architecture, industrial design, antiques, natural landscapes and urban vistas for the interplay of line and shadow, texture and figure for sources of inspiration. I see my furniture as vignettes of these larger themes. The interplay between realism and abstraction, curvilinear and rectilinear, natural and contrived remains a theme in my work. The magnetic draw of solid wood and the warmth of its reflected glow continue as important motivations for how it is presented."
Included in the exhibit will be mirrors, side tables, console tables, cutting boards and various other interesting pieces. This is a 'no miss' event and a great opportunity to hear Tom speak about his work, so remember to mark this date on your calendar: Friday, October 22nd, 2010 from 5-10 PM. 301 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Refreshments will be served. Tom will also be present in the gallery throughout the weekend. Besides Friday, he will be here on Saturday, October 23rd from 11 AM - 10 PM and Sunday, October 24th from 12 PM - 6 PM. Hope to see you there,
ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
06/21/2010
JOSH SIMPSON'S TEKTITES
JOSH SIMPSON
Meteorite glass has a will and mind of its own. A Tektite is finished when the meteorite glass and I reach a compromise.
-Josh Simpson
The following video shows Josh Simpson creating a blown meteorite sculpture Tektite in his home studio.
Josh began making Tektite glass years ago, when a friend did a spectrographic
analysis of a type of meteorite composed of glass,
known scientifically as tektite
(from the Greek tektos, meaning
"molten"). By combining the right proportions of
raw materials,
Josh was able to re-create meteorite glass in the studio and started
to make Tektites. One minute tektite glass is liquid, a moment later
it's stone.
Over the last 35 years, his art has evolved as he
experimented and learned from
making countless mistakes. He has
found inspiration in NASA images of Earth
and other natural
phenomena.
Astronaut Cady Coleman poses with husband Josh Simpson and
son Jamey
at Kennedy Space Center. Cady Coleman, Ph.D. is a
NASA astronaut - a
veteran of two space missions, who has logged
over 500 hours in space. She
is assigned to the Expedition 26 crew
and is scheduled to fly to the International
Space Station about the
Russian Soyuz 25 in late 2010. To 'Countdown with
Cady' go to:
Stop by to see our new shipment of Josh Simpson glass.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
04/27/2010
WEDDING BELLS
WEDDING BELLS
Spring is a time of joy, love and beauty. It is a time when we appreciate nature all over again, and it is also a time of expressing our love to that special someone. We represent some of the finest studio jewelers whose wedding bands are of the highest standards and design. Alex Sepkus has a large amount of work to choose from and has captivated customers with his unique designs. His jewelry appears antique, with detailed carving reminiscent of the Renaissance or of the Baroque era, yet the form is modern. Gabriel Ofiesh designs beautiful jewelry, which is noted for its elegant combinations of colored gems set in classic and distinctive gold designs. Primary shapes, such as oval, squares, triangles and circles provide the basis for ring designs exhibiting an almost architectural sensibility. Some are solid gold, some are speckled with a random spray of tiny diamonds, and still others are composed of a pivoting ring face set atop a solid shaft. Diana Heimann's signature line presents a treasure chest of timeless, trend setting bands inspired by art, architecture, nature, the spiritual aspect of love and the need to communicate. I hope we have tempted you to come and take a peek. Hope to see you soon.
02/22/2010
Touches of Spring!
Sightings
of crocuses and daffodils are just around the corner. This is a perfect time to freshen up our spaces by adding a touch of spring to our days. We have an excellent selection of garden tiles or plaques by sculptor Richard Abbot from Maine. His company, Home and Garden Ornament, specializes in uniquely decorative/architectural sculpture. All or the pieces are original designs, that is they are NOT impressions or casts of natural artifacts or living creatures, nor are they copies of other persons' work. Richard looks for inspiration from various aspects of nature, as well as drawing upon the rich resources of past art and history. He prefers to use the 'real thing' for subject matter, but will also make use of photographs, paintings and drawings when necessary. His tiles have a galvanized wire cast into the back for easy hanging on any surface, indoors or out, and can also be treated as a tile and set into a wall as a back splash or accent.
Alongside the tiles is
a glass flower by Christopher Belleau of Rhode Island. He and his skilled assistants work the molten glass by coupling traditional hot glass techniques and contemporary innovation.
His work is a great example of American creativity and craftsmanship. Stop by and see this fine collection of garden tiles and glass flowers.
- All of us at Selo/Shevel
12/29/2009
Best Wishes for 2010!
Celebrating the onset of a new decade is a perfect time to bring out your finest in stemware.
Handblown flutes and goblets can enhance the first toast of the New Year. We have irresistable designs for you to choose from. Shown in the photo to the left are flutes and goblets in the Willow pattern by Steve Smyers. Steve is one of the true innovators of the contemporary glass movement. For more than thirty years, the simple elegance of Smyers Glass has graced fine tables worldwide. Renowned for his blend of artful innovation and classic appeal, his timeless collection of award-winning designs has placed his company in the vanguard of contemporary glass studios. In the creative atmosphere of his studio, where Smyers and his assistants mouth blow and hand finish each piece individually, glassware of lasting beauty and style is created with impeccable quality and craftsmanship. Another designer of fine stemware is Union Street Glass, Inc. Guy Corrie is the designer and glassblower who works with his wife in the studio. Union Street Glass is internationally recognized for beauty and excellence in art glass and crystal stemware, barware and accessories. With innovative and versatile designs, their pieces move easily from casual to elegant table settings. Guy has won numerous awards for his designs and has been collected by the Corning Museum of Glass. ...oh and kudos to our Display Artist, Dave LaFave, who won the $500 First Prize in the South University Area Associations' Christmas Window Display Contest for our sister store, Middle Earth, on South University right here in Ann Arbor! We would like to extend our wishes for a very BRIGHT and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!
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The Staff of Selo/Shevel
10/26/2009
Autumn in Provence
If you have always cherished the allure of Paris and the French countryside, we offer you a collection of ceramics by Chic Rustique, treasures found in Europe during their travels. This great collection of ceramics is sure to add joy and inspiration to this autumn season. Choose from a variety of chickens, Guinea hens, quails, turkeys and mice by French artist Heidi Calliard. On the bottom of each Guinea Hen is a note from Heidi. The translation is as follows: Having been fascinated for more than thirty years by the originality and the elegance of the guinea hens that run free in my garden, it finally came to me that by immortalizing them in a harmonious and timeless object I could convey my love for the guineas to others. --Heidi C. Also included in this collection are faience cicada paperweights. In 1895, the owners of the Tuileries de Marseille commissioned a young talented potter from Aubagne, Louis Sicard (1871-1946), to create a faience paper weight. He chose the shape of a cicada because of its prevalence in Provence. At that time cicadas were also popular with writers and poets in the area. The cicada has since become a symbol of Provence. One of the most famous provincial poets, Frederic Mistral, wrote "Lou souleu mi fa canta". In provincial dialect this means "It's the sun that makes them sing. "Today in Provence you will see many cicadas hanging outside of homes as a "Porte Bonheur" or a symbol believed to bring happiness. If you are out for a stroll or driving by, you will find these wonderful pieces in our window on the corner of Liberty and Main. We wish you a great autumn season.
All of us at Selo/Shevel
09/09/2009
MOVEMENT IN ART
Graceful movement of a dancer's form is elegantly captured in the kinetic
art of Michael Gard. If you happen to enter the gallery from the Liberty
Street entrance, you can't help to be drawn to the beauty of these magnificent wire sculptures, seemlessly floating in harmony with bubble-like glass discs
by George Cirocco of Salamandra Glass Studios. Your curiosity will
definitely be aroused as to who designed these pieces. To begin with, Michael Gard is a jeweler and sculptor who has maintained a full time craft studio and resides in San Francisco, California. He was born in London, England and has degrees from Manchester Metropolitan University. His work has been featured in museum exhibitions in San Francisco and Seattle. Each of his pieces begins as a clay sculpture of live models which is reproduced in wax. He then uses his own special technique of chaotically weaving wire with each stitch woven by hand and knotting it to apply wire around the entire form. Then he melts the wax away with a resulting three-dimensional wire sculpture that is light and durable. While fine silver is his preferred material, he also works in gold, sterling, aluminum, copper and brass. Complimentary to these figures you see George Cirocco's colorful discs, which are meant to hang and move naturally. For over 20 years, Salamandra Glass has been known as the premier creator of hand blown glass on the New England Seacoast. Each of their pieces is an original art glass creation, handcrafted in the Dover, New Hampshire studio. Stop in to see this wonderful work, along with our new arrivals.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
07/03/2009
Summertime 2009!
Here at Selo/Shevel we have been preparing for the summer events happening here in Ann Arbor. It is time once again for graduations,weddings and outdoor events.. We have just received a large shipment of Jaguar Glass, shown in the photo. This collection features etched glass wine goblets, champagne flutes and vases at affordable prices. All of these items are perfect for summer entertaining. Also shown in the photo are hand-dyed scarves by Alarte Silks owned by Izabela and Jacob Sauer. We have received a shipment of their new designs which feature exotic, lush colors to embellish your summer wardrobe. The colors that Izabela and Jacob use to dye the silk are reminiscent of the South Pacific Islands.
Included in the new arrivals are a variety of tables, salad servers and cutting boards by Tom Svec. Some of the woods he has used to make these items are ash, butternut, cherry, locust and maple. Stop by and see us!
-ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
06/17/2009
FATHER'S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
FATHER'S DAY!
What to buy dad...hmmm? We have many interesting items that could be an answer to this quandary. Some of our favorites are the assortment of neckties which we currently have to offer. They are definitely out of the ordinary...ties with electron microscope images of diseases in great color combinations by Infectious Awareables; ties bearing images of city maps of Washington, D.C., New York City, Boston, London, Paris and Rome to name a few; M.C. Escher ties, Peace Sign ties, Recycle ties, Corkscrew ties and many more. Another favorite of ours are the Okrant boxes. David & Kim Okrant have just sent us a fresh shipment of affordable boxes which have many uses, available in a variety of wood combinations. If your father loves to cook we have a wide selection of handmade cuttingboards by woodworkers such as Tom Svec, Ed Wohl and Jane Thorsen (an Ann Arbor local artist). We also offer free gift wrapping. Stop by and visit,
-ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
04/01/2009
Spring is Sprung...
Spring is sprung,
The grass is riz,
I wonder where the birdies is?
The little birds is on the wing,
Ain't that absurd?
The little wing is on the bird!
- Anonymous
As our 'Ode to Spring' we offer a variety of art objects which bear the 'bird' theme. Pictured above is a fun bluebird pin made of sterling silver and enamel work by Gabrielle Gould Jewelry. In the photo below is a blackbird pin which is 3 inches wide, and would look great on a scarf or spring jacket. This pin is also by Gabrielle Gould Jewelry. Her collection also includes a feather necklace made from the feathers of birds which she raises, dragonfly earrings, squirrel earrings and a variety of bird pins.
We also have just received a shipment of Hotcakes Designs...great resin jewelry with photos of birds and flowers incorporated into the piece. This assortment includes rings, necklaces and bracelets. You can see photos of some of these pieces in our 'Featured Items' section below. We are also featuring Marilee Halls's ceramic bird heads, which look great hanging on a wall alone or in a group. In our Main Street window you will find
bird masks from Panama, which are quite exquisite. Any of these items will definitely put a 'spring' in your step. Hope to see you soon.
- All of us at Selo/Shevel
03/08/2009
CONTEMPORARY GLASS
Spring is just around the corner, and soon fresh, clear colors will brighten up our landscape after a long, white winter. This is a great time to add fresh color to your interior landscape with
contemporary
glass pieces from our wide selection of hand-blown glass.
Our window on the corner of Main and Liberty features Detroit glassblowers, along with glassblowers from throughout the United States. The tall yellow vase is by Detroit's own Furnace Glass. Michelle Plucinsky and Christopher Nordin have created a studio from a slim rectangle of unused space on one side of a steel processing plant. Both artists have studied in Italy and make up Italian-sounding words for their vases, bowls, candlesticks and goblets - names like "spicona", "cincipo" and "fifavo".
Also featured is Jeff Mack, a master glassblower in Dearborn, Michigan. His piece is the smaller yellow vase in the window. Jeff is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in Fine Art.
Dan and Joi LaChaussee, creators of the blue and yellow vase, studied at Pilchuck and have shown internationally in Germany, Brazil, Australia and Canada.
The photo above shows the refined work of Geoffrey Beetem from Athens, Ohio. His orbs and marbles are greatly sought after. Other artists featured in our window are RKS Glass Studio from Reading, Pennsylvania, makers of intriguing contemporary pieces like the red Water Ball shown in the top photo. The tall, blue striped vase is by Chico Rodriguez Raskey, originally from Ludington, Michigan, but currently blowing glass at Chico Art Glass in Seattle. His glass is highly influenced by his travels throughout Europe. The clear vase was blown at the Berkshire Center for Contemporary Glass in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. Glass spiders crawling through the display are from WGK Glass Art Inc., a collective of German glass artists. This is only a sampling of our large collection, but a great pick for bright Spring days! Hope to see you soon,
- All of us at Selo/Shevel
02/02/2009
ARTFUL VALENTINES!
It has often been said that Love makes the world go 'round. This Valentine's Day is a perfect time to present a gift of art to that certain someone. Why not give a hand-blown vase filled with beautiful roses from our glass collection. The vase in the photo on the left is by David Levi of Ibex Glass. Ibex Glass was founded in St. Louis, Missouri, but has since relocated to Washington State. All pieces dated and signed with the Ibex name are produced individually at the furnace, with tools and techniques which have remained essentially unchanged for hundreds of years.
The pink vase in the photo on the right is by Jonathan Winfisky. Winfisky Glass Studio is located in Charlemont, Massachusetts.
Also featured in the photo on the right is jewelry handcrafted by Kristina Kada of Satomi Studio. Kristina's handcrafted jewelry is inspired by the balance of energy
and precision in the natural world. Honoring the centuries-old Japanese tradition of kumihomo, Kristina weaves hand-dyed silk thread into fine cord, pairing color with her modern designs in sterling silver and 22k gold. Satomi Studio rests in the warm mountains of Santa Cruz. These are only a few of our many ideas for gifts crafted with love. Stop by for more gift ideas.
- Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Selo/Shevel
12/31/2008
HAPPPY NEW YEAR 2009!As we welcome in a new year, we are proud to announce our acquisition of two nested strands of very rare Akoya Pearl Necklaces. It is not often that pearls of this size and quality are available. These pearls of ultra fine quality are 9-9.5 round and are white with iridescent silver rose luster. They are strung and knotted, one strand with an 18 karat white gold and the other with an 18 karat yellow gold burnish set diamond ball clasp. These necklaces are 17 inches and 19 inches in length. The pearls are of Triple "A" quality, the very highest standard for Japanese Akoya Pearls.
We have an exciting selection of new work in all media. Shown here are glass pieces by Jason Antol, Ed Branson, Anthony Biancaniello of Reevolution Glass Studio and Park Avenue Glass (from top to bottom). Stop in to enjoy the work of some of the finest artists and craftsmen in the United States and Canada. We would love to see you.
We wish you the very best in the year to come,
All of us at Selo/Shevel
11/30/2008
CHRISTMAS AT SELO/SHEVEL
The 2008 HOLIDAY SEASON
has arrived, and along with it comes the annual pursuit of the perfect gift. We can make this task festive and successful by offering a wide selection of gift items hand-crafted by hundreds of fine American artists. Back again are the much loved Still Life ornaments made with real leaves dipped in different metals. We also have a wide selection of hand-blown glass ornaments by various artists. Infectious Awareable ties always make a great gift, along with Murphy Artisan and Josh Bach theme ties. We have new jewelry designs to choose from by Jan Gjaltema, Ruth Taubman and Ann Egan, to name a few. Scarves in many different textures add a nice touch to any winter wardrobe. Wood boxes of many shapes and sizes are great to pair up with smaller gifts which can go inside them. Ceramic pieces by artists such as Tom Homann, Bryan McGriff, and David Piper are always a good choice. Warm sheepskin hats and gloves by Susan Bradford are back again this year. We also have a wide selection of menorahs, mezuzahs and jewelry by Is Art, another popular artist's studio. Glass paperweights and vases are sure to please. We also offer complimentary gift wrapping. The holiday photo pictured above was taken by one of our talented customers, Michael Gay, whose Photo-Journal can be seen through the following link: http://DogWalkDigital.com. Hope to see you soon.
The staff of Selo/Shevel wishes you a safe and joyful Holiday Season!
09/29/2008
Tom Svec Furniture Design at Selo/Shevel Gallery
Fall of 2008 marks the third year that we will host a showing of furniture designs from the studio and workshop of Tom Svec, Furniture Designer. In the intervening year Tom has continued to incorporate unusual and overlooked material originating in the prolific and generally well managed hardwood forest culture of Northern Pennsylvania. In this year's show, he is trying to integrate lumber species that are less main stream by combining them with wood species more apt to be found in residential environments. In addition to
unabashedly presenting knots, splits, fissures and other imperfections, this furniture offering will also feature color variations and organic lines suggested by the material itself. In a social and political climate that suggests reassessment of how we use our resources, it is Tom's intention to utilize materials that often fall into the lowest value usage areas. By thoughtful focus on their eccentricities, he hopes to bring these over-looked gems into the spotlight, perhaps helping to make the idea of diversity and nonconformity part of our collective aesthetic. Modern architecture, so abundant in Southern Michigan, has also been a source of inspiration. Simple line quality, inclusion of simple geometric solids, and restraint in detailing contribute to what he hopes will be pleasing and visually restful pieces that will transcend the present. As in the past, Tom aims to facilitate a joining of the materials that find their way into his studio with design ideas drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Mondrian and Phillip Johnson. More of Tom Svec's furniture can be seen at http://www.tomsvecfurniture.com.
-ALL OF US AT SELO/SHEVEL
09/27/2008
Exquisite Autumn Wraps!
It
is that time of year again when students are back in the classroom, harvests are ready for picking, leaves are beginning to change and the evening air is becoming a bit crisper. Just in time, we have received shipments of scarves in rich autumn hues and a variety of textures. Izabela Sauer of Alarte has designed shibori scarves of velvet and silk that are hand-dyed and painted.
Leni Hoch's hand dyed silks come in a variety of luscious colors. Fern Wayne has added a new scarf made of bamboo, which is extremely soft. We also have Fern's rayon scarves in a wide variety of patterns and colors. A newcomer to Selo/Shevel is Kashmir Moon. Kashmir Moon brings us luxurious wraps made of extremely soft kashmir. Reyen Design Studios brings us silkcloque scarves which are handcrafted with variations in texture, color and thickness. Jeung-Hwa Park's scarves are knitted, felted and hand-dyed wool. They come in vibrant colors of raspberry reds, turquoise and purple. Any of these scarves will add the final touch to your fall wardrobe. We also want to remind you that we will be having a special showing of Tom Svec Furniture in October. The reception for Tom will be Friday, October 17th. Refreshments will be served. This is the same night as Art Walk. Tom will be at the gallery throughout the weekend to answer questions and talk about his furniture. Stop by and take a look.
We would love to see you.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
07/15/2008
Ann Arbor Art Fair 2008
July is here and
Art Fair 2008 is upon us. Everyone at the gallery has been preparing to offer our customers a selection of some of the top fine arts and crafts of 2008. We have a fresh collection of ceramics, glass, imports, jewelry, metalwork, mobiles and textiles. Our 'blue' Liberty Street window, shown here, features ceramics by Michael Donnely and Allan Buitekant, along with glass by Serviente Glass, Donald Carlson and Scott Ferguson. We also just received a shipment of Bryan McGriff Porcelain vases and bowls in soft colors. Stop by to see exceptional jewelry designs by Ruth Taubman, Michael Sugarman, Barbara Heinrich, Carolyn Morris Bach, Tana Acton, Erica Zap and many more talented jewelry designers. The
Ann Arbor Art Fair takes place
July 16th through July 19th, so stop by if you are in town during the fair or anytime to see us.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
05/02/2008
Flowers in Glass
Glass
flowers are blooming in one
of our Liberty Street windows this
month. These stems are handblown
by various glass artists such as
Eric Lieberman, Christopher Belleau,
Joel Bloomberg and Mark Vandenberg.
Anchor them in a pot of sand and
you'll
have a lasting floral display. They
also
look great lying on a table as an
accent.
Other 'flowers in glass' can be
found in
vases and paperweights. Cathy
Richardson's
'Spring' paperweight makes
a perfect gift
for
Mother's Day, along with paperweights,
perfume bottles and vases
by Lotton Studio.
These are
only a few
examples of glass in
flowers. Our
collection
contains a wide
variety
of other glass
objects
featuring floral
motifs.
Have a
wonderful and
safe Spring!
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
04/06/2008
Michigan Glass Month Project
The month of April is Michigan Glass Month.
The mission of the Michigan Glass Month Project is: to promote awareness of art glass and to educate the public regarding the great variety of glass expression in Michigan. 2008 is their 27th year. Here at Selo/Shevel Gallery we celebrate the accomplishments of local, national and international glass artists. Feel free to stop in and view our constantly rotating collection of glass. We encourage you to support your local arts community by attending events and purchasing art from Michigan artists.
- All of us at Selo/Shevel
02/15/2008
Glass Sculpture by Jason Antol
This month we are featuring the glass sculptures of Jason Antol. The craftsmanship of his glassblowing is of the highest quality. His main body of work is built in layers of colored and clear glass. Different opaque and transparent colors are added and subracted to create variation in tone and mark. The richly textured color is much like the surface of a canvas painted with oils. His glasswork references the Italian tradition of glassblowing in craft and aesthetic while maintaing a distinctly personal expression. He is influenced by the work of DaVinci, Monet, Tagliapietra, Degas and Rosin. Great backdrops for his work are the contemporary Homefront Textiles with circular patterns echoing the clean forms of Jason's work. Stop by and see us!
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
01/04/2008
Marlene Miller Ceramics and More!
If you are taking a winter's night stroll on a snowy
January evening, stop past our window on Main and Liberty and pause for a moment to see the exquisite ceramic figures of
Marlene Miller, and other complementary objects. The most potent aspect of Marlene Miller's ceramic figures is the evidence of her hand working the material. The clay is allowed to exist as clay-reduction fired stoneware, underglazed and stained with mineral oxides. The surface is a record of marks that express emotion. Her intuitive command of clay and figure enables her to mine a fertile range of expression. Marlene derives much of her inspiration from medieval and religious art and from painters like Francis Bacon, Willem de Kooning and the drawings of Alberto Giacometti. Her figures have a robust sensibility that recalls German Expressionism, Max Beckman in particular. The emotional impact of her pieces can reflect our own sub-conscious insights. After viewing her pieces, you may quietly be compelled to gaze at the moon. Stop by and see us if you are in the area.
All of us at Selo/Shevel
12/10/2007
Happy Holidays!
wish
We wish
you you
JOY,
LOVE
and
PEACE
in the
coming
year!
-all of us at at Selo/Shevel
10/20/2007
MODERN FURNITURE BY TOM SVEC
We are pleased to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with an exhibit of modern furniture by Tom Svec. It is our belief that a person elevates the status of a design object by animating it with regular use. A well-designed object responds by merging the intent of its maker with the needs of the user. These objects can only work their magic if they are given a special place in the daily rituals of people who are willing to respect the creative energy invested in them. We make choices constantly in the things we choose to surround ourselves with.
Located on the Great Island, just east of Lock Haven, PA, the workshop and studio has been in operation for over twenty years. The site has been a center of agriculture and commerce since before the arrival of the Europeans in North America. To this day it remains one of the most prolific sites in the state for Native American artifacts. It seems appropriate to continue with that tradition of hand craftsmanship.
All pieces by Tom are original in concept, minimal in their use of materials, and respectful of the sustainable hardwood timber resources indigenous to the Northeast. The intent is to produce timeless, utilitarian design objects that will enrich the environments in which they are placed. Mindful of the ever-increasing demand by collectors for hand made American Crafts, all pieces are signed and dated. Stop by to see these fine pieces while visiting our new space.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
09/16/2007
SELO/SHEVEL GALLERY IS ON THE MOVE!
We are very excited to announce
that we are consolidating our two locations on Main Street in early October.
Our gallery at 335 South Main will close and move into a new space connected to our main gallery at 301 South Main at the corner of Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. After nearly eighteen years in separate locations, we are happy to be together again. Moving together will enable us to show
glass, ceramics, wood, metal, jewelry, mobiles and textiles in new and interesting ways in our windows and on the floor. We hope you will enjoy the wider array of beautiful choices all in one place. During the transition, we are having a great
sale on jewelry, glass and ceramics that will be discontinued or are no longer available. If you have a chance to visit our gallery at 335 South Main Street before it closes at the end of September, you will find some very special pieces at
reduced prices. We will be closed for a short time in late September, enabling us to move all of our inventory and refurbish the galleries. We will still be open twenty-four hours a day on line.
We look forward to our Grand Re-opening reception on Friday, October 19th, which will feature furniture by Tom Svec from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Please join us!
Elaine Selo
07/27/2007
LOVE, PEACE, AND CHERRIES
In celebration of the cherry harvest in Traverse City and The National Cherry Festival, we are featuring handblown glass cherries by Donald Carlson of Carlson Art Glass. Donald is the master of red glass, and has been perfecting his technique for years. These pieces, simple and elegant, can stand alone in their beauty. They can be seen in our window at 335 S. Main, Ann Arbor, Michigan. At this time we would also like to remind you of our 25th Anniversary Sale. At the gallery at 335 S. Main, we are offering a 25% discount on select pieces of jewelry and glass. At the corner gallery, Liberty and Main, we are also offering a 25% discount on select pieces of jewelry and ceramics. Come in and celebrate by taking advantage of this sale. We have just received a shipment of The Jerusalem Candle of Hope. It is a symbol of peace and reconciliation in the Middle East. The Amber Chand Collection is a social enterprise that supports talented craftswomen in regions of conflict and post conflict, such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, Guatemala, the Middle East, Sudan, and other vulnerable regions of the world.
Thank you for your support,
All of us at Selo/Shevel
06/26/2007
SUMMERTIME FUN AND POOLSIDE PARTIES
With
summertime comes vacations and family get togethers. Here at Selo/Shevel we have just the right items to make your party
sparkle. We have recently received a shipment from
CLANCY DESIGNS of handblown margarita glasses, tumblers, shot glasses and pitchers with a great
multi-
colored
dot
pattern, a perfect splash of color for decorating your summer table. Beautifully handblown wine decanters by
Robert Dane will enhance any get together. For your cookout or picnic we have a wide variety of beautifully crafted wood cutting boards for bread or grilled food, some of the artists being
Larchwood,
J K Creative Wood,
Treestump and
Ed Wohl. Don't forget to pack a pair of our whimsical, salt and pepper shakers from
Gazelle Glass or
Glass Act. For the ambience at your garden parties we have
Woodstock Chimes, which can be seen in our Liberty Street window. From
Homefront Textiles we have
cheerfully colored applique pillows, with bird, cat, and flower designs, perfect for your favorite porch or lawn chaise. These are on display in our entrance window.
Quilts by
Pamela Hill are also on display in our entrance window.
These are made with exquisite fabric and color combinations and are also lightweight.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Wednesday - July 18th through Saturday -July 21st.
All of us at Selo/Shevel
06/08/2007
Especially for Dad!
Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th, is just around the corner. We have a wide assortment of special gift ideas for
DADS. Just this week we received a new shipment of
Murphy
Artisan Ties, hand-painted and hand-dyed individually, in new and exciting patterns. If your dad likes to cook, we have finely crafted wood
cutting boards, made by some of the best American Craftsman - they are not only useful, but beautiful to look at and touch. Wooden
salad bowls also make a great gift, just in time for outdoor cook-outs and relaxed entertaining. We have a new shipment of wood business card holders for the pocket or the desk. Ceramic casseroles and mugs are abundant, by artists such as Tom Homan and Maishe Dickman. If glass is your dad's favorite, stop in at our Glass Galleryand investigate our
paperweight collection, including artists Josh Simpson, Eickholt and Lotton Studios. Once again, we hope to hear from you soon and hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer...
From all
of us at Selo/Shevel Gallery
05/14/2007
Time for Wedding Bells!
Birds are singing and the
season for
sunny
weddings is upon us. Many great items have been arriving that would make sensational
wedding or anniversary gifts.
EDWARD WOHL'S
Birdseye-maple cutting boards are life-long investments, great for entertaining and food preparation. They are not only useful, but beautiful and silky to the touch. See our front window which has a great representation of his work.
We still have
Michael Lambert Ceramics left, which always make wonderful wedding gifts - unique and becoming rare. Another ceramic studio which creates "ceramics with an attitude" is
ON A WHIM. This studio is new to Selo/Shevel, just in time for setting an outdoor table for tea, celebrating 'les fleurs' and 'saluting' the spring season. What a great gift idea!
We are sad to see
HOMEFRONT closing their doors. They have given us wonderful
embroidered textiles made in India, but designed here in the United States and have offered our customers fine rugs, wall-hangings, pillows, ceramics and scarves for many years. We still have some pieces left on line and in the gallery. They will definitely be missed. We also want to remind you that we offer
courtesy gift-wrapping for any occasion. Stop in and see us or visit us on line....
All of us at Selo/Shevel
05/05/2007
Michael Lambert's Retirement
We are featuring
Michael Lambert's whimsical ceramics in one of our Liberty Street windows to celebrate Michael's retirement. We thank him for his 40 years of dedication to creating his wide collection of
Disney-like vessels and serving items, which have never ceased to bring a smile to the viewer's face. His pieces also have an Art Deco flavor. One of these pieces would make a wonderful
Mother's Day
gift. Unfortunately, once our collection is gone, we will not be able to obtain more pieces from Michael. Some of his pieces are featured on our Website, but we have many more to offer at our 301 Main Street gallery. Thank you,
Michael Lambert, for the many years of sharing your talent with the customers of Selo/Shevel Gallery.
-All of us at Selo/Shevel
04/22/2007
SPRINGTIME AT SELO/SHEVEL!
If you are in the Ann Arbor area, stroll by and see our
exciting
new
window displays. In the window at our
glass
gallery
you will see
our new pieces from
Lundberg
Studios
.
Especially interesting are the
small
accent lamps
with handblown shades, great for a
wedding
or
graduation gift.
At
our
corner gallery
,
we welcome
spring
with a
hint of the
t r
o
p
i
c
s featuring
Alarte Scarves by Izabella Sauer.
Exotic
colors reminiscent of the
South Pacific will enhance your spring wardrobe. The
IZWIN window features
fun
ceramics with whimsical images, great for
picnics,
birthday
parties, or just plain
fun.
MICHAEL
WOLFE,
an Ann Arbor blacksmith, is featured showing his
dynamic wall sculptures. A window on Liberty Street features the always loved
MICHAEL LAMBERT CERAMICS, which always bring about a
smile with serving items that appear to be dancing and definitely have personality in
cheerful
pastels for spring, along with his popular
matte black pieces. Inside the gallery we have many more new arrivals. We would like to
remind you that we have changed back to our extended hours, which are
MONDAY through THURSDAY 11 am - 7 pm, FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11 am - 10 pm, SUNDAY noon - 6 pm.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon,
All of us at Selo/Shevel
03/13/2007
Celebrate Spring!We are beginning to receive our many exciting new items for Spring 2007. Our favorite artists and new artists have fresh designs for you this year. Brighten up your rooms to celebrate the spring equinox...flowers, sun, birds and laughter. We currently have new arrivals from new glass artist, Jane Tivol and one of our favorite artists, Josh Simpson. Stop in to see the new 'Orchard Ring' by our new jewelry artist, Alex Sepkus. Back this year is our sea glass jewelry by Carol and Mike Hall, a great accent for spring fashions. At our corner gallery we are featuring our 'new' amber jewelry collection. We have just received four new scarf and boa designs from Reyen Design Studio. These scarves have strong colors in gauze and organza, a perfect addition to this year's spring wardrobe. We have just received three Bebop end tables from Tom Svec. This is a new design for us this year. We will keep you posted on all of our new arrivals. We are still open our winter hours: Monday through Saturday 11AM to 7PM and Sunday 12PM to 5PM. Happy Spring from all of us at Selo/Shevel Gallery.
01/12/2007
Happy New Year!After the busy holiday season, we are busy planning our new windows and preparing for all kinds of new and exciting pieces of art coming to the gallery. As part of this transition, we will be doing inventory during the next few weeks which means that we will be closed at the Selo/Shevel Gallery at Liberty on Monday and Tuesday, January 15th and 16th and will be closed the following week at Selo/Shevel Gallery at 335 South Main Street on Monday and Tuesday, January 22 and 23rd. We have also gone back to our Winter Hours which are as follows: Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. and Sunday from Noon to 5 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon and to hearing from you online as well.
10/13/2006
Welcome to SeloShevelGallery.comAfter many months, we are delighted to be able to share our gallery with you online! This new and enhanced website has been designed to make your browsing and shopping experience easier and fun. With our new secure shopping cart, you can make purchases 24/7 and can track them as they are delivered. The artist profiles we provide give you the information you need to know about who made these wonderful pieces and we hope that you enjoy perusing the vast array of handmade items we carry in the gallery. As these are are first weeks with this new site, we would love to hear from you and to have you tell us about your experiences using it. The holidays are fast approaching and so we are receiving a lot of wonderful pieces. Our hope is that you find them as enticing as we do. New items will be added every week so keep checking back for gifts and little luxuries for yourself.