Art Exhibit: Find Your Re-Purpose in Life

Houston, TX, October 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Following its glowing debut in October, the Green House Gallery is opening a new exhibit of re-purposed, recycled and rediscovered artwork. One of Houston’s youngest art venues, the Green House Gallery celebrated its opening on October 3 2008, garnering enthusiastic reviews as an eco-friendly collective – and gaining more accolades with its diverse, innovative collection of artwork in diverse media. While keeping its first “green” roots, the gallery is clearly establishing an artistic identity in its own right – offering an eclectic and appealing selection of paintings, prints, giclee, ceramics, metal sculpture, wearable art and jewelry.

In the upcoming Re-Purpose show, the gallery follows up on its green debut by showcasing artwork that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Metal sculptures by luminary emerging artist Jonatan Lopez transform pedestrian materials such as oil drums and bicycle parts into whimsical geckos and butterflies, graceful torsos or striking, dramatic free-standing pieces. Monique Weston’s jewelry embraces a stunning range of repurposed materials -- cuckoo clock parts, door hinges, chain saw blades, acupuncture needles, computer parts, eyeglass screws, and many other unexpectedly beautiful components. Giclée prints by Lois Morton include recycled candy-bar wrappers, confetti from concerts and textiles, transforming waste material into intricate, scintillating images. Nan Stombaugh makes graceful, elegant rings from one-of-a-kind vintage buttons. On a more abstract level, Nan Stombaugh’s collages place conventional images in unconventional contexts, and Lopez’ sculpture “Columbine Crossing” offers haunting commentary using the ordinary image of a school-crossing sign.

The Green House Gallery fosters a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where artists greet visitors and offer art demonstrations, in a stately house that opens onto a bough-canopied veranda. Unlike many galleries, the Green House provides comfortable seating where viewers can relax and enjoy the artwork with refreshments.

The artists encourage questions about their media, creative process, and intellectual and cultural investment in their rich, unique pieces.

Go green at the Re-Purposed Reception and feel the Green House effect on Friday, November 7, from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Wine and snacks will be served.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m-6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, and by appointment. The gallery also holds a reception and open house every first Friday of the month.

Green House Gallery Artists for November: Helena Gijsbers van Wyck, Mina Agah, Lois Morton, Adine Rotman, Miquel Correll, Monique Weston, Keyvan Yousefi, Jonatan Lopez, and Nan Stombaugh.

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