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ART REVIEW
by JENNIFER SCHULTZ
ART THAT WILL CURL YOUR HAIR
Caren Palevitz gets a "do" in the presence of a painting by Katherine Christian. Heather Balthazar's abstract .
painting is on the cover of this issue along with City Salon & Spa owner Diana Gilliard and Robyn Wellston.
Dream Catcher
Dream Catcher, located
downtown on Jackson Street,
has shown artwork in its cav
ernous brick-walled space for
over nine years. "It'S an Athens
thing," says Sandy Harpe, co
owner of the successful salon,
"and it gives us a whole dif
ferent bok, with each show."
Harpe and partner Missy
Heatherly together manage the
exhibition program, an eclectic mix of both well-known names
and students just starting out. "It helps the students,' says
Sandy in an affectionate tone, and she's willing to chance the
work of unknowns. Sabs are consistent, with one or two pieces
out of every exhibit going home with a sabn client. Dream
Catcher's commission is 20 percent. There are regular receptions
for artists, which Sandy acknowledges is also good for salon busi
ness. They are looking for new art and have pbnty of openings.
Call Missy or Sandy at (706) 543-2616.
City Salon & Spa
Jennifer Pittard is a massage therapist for City Sabn & Spa
and the coordinator of their gallery program. Currently showing
works by Heather Balthazar and Katharine Christian, the sabn
has a space ideally suited for art exhibits and will begin a
schedule of 30-day shows with opening receptions this autumn.
The fall lineup includes photos by MicheUe latid, mixed media by
Frank McCoy, watercolors by Albn Clement, wood sculpture by
Holly Golson and oil paintings by Lance. Owners Diana Gilliard
from Los Angebs and husband David of Athens want to expand
the minds of theii clienteb as well as expanding the clienteb
itself, by attracting a rich cross-section of Athenians to their
business with the help of the arts. Teaming up with Pittard,
whose curatorial skills and knowledge of the Athens an. scene are
nersh:^ between Lewis and the Athens Art Association. That
organization is now in charge of gracing the sabn walls with
works by members as well as other applicants. Suzanne has shows
booked four to six weeks at a stretch, so clients have time to see
everything at bast once. Work sells well, with client tastes
ranging from prints to watercolors and some less traditional work.
Artists Kim Roderique and Renee Shoemaker have both done well
in the space, and while Lewis does take a commission on sabs
she often puts it toward pieces she wants for herself. Her current
artist is Abx Penrod:n, with an offering of watercolors on hand
made paper and drypoint etchings of classy cats. Call Athens Art
Association's Martha Jane Jenkins at (706) 543-8304 for exhibi
tion info, or visit the sabn at 840 Hawthorne Avenue.
Buy Art
Athenians are sunounded by opportunities to appreciate fine
art, and the price of an oil painting or a print is often less than
what it takes to frame the piece appropriately. That being the
case, there's no reason why you shouldn't take a serious bok at
that artwork on the wall next time you're having a trim or
enjoying a cap of coffee at one of our fine local establishments
Support the artists, not just "the arts," by learning to appreciate
the hard work, talent and beauty inherent in a creation. Buy art!
And don't forget to tip your stylist. ©
a distinct asset, the Gilliards have succeeded in bringing an alter
native aesthetic into harmony with clients' tastes. Pittard
requires photos or sampbs from artists requesting consideration,
and continually accepts applicants. City Sabn takes a 25 percent
commission on sabs. For more information call Jennifer Pittard
at (706) 353-3791, or visit City Sabn 8i Spa at 196 Alps Road in
Athens.
Strand Haircutting
Strand Haircutting in Five Points, owned by Mike Joyce, has
shown artwork for about three years and has actually remodeled
to allow more room for three-dimensional work. Melissa Link han
dles exhibitions for Strand, and her sound eye for tabnt has set
tled in the past on the likes of C. Keen Zero, Jcni Younkins,
Pattiy Tomo and other focal notabbs. Whib the Strand's clients
often prefer more conservative works, exhibitions there have con
sistently included the best artists in Athens. Mike Joyce is an
experienced collector. Shows run for two to three months, and
can often book up months in advance. Sab of exhibited artwork
is not unusual, with the Strand taking 15 percent commission.
Abx Gural, collage artist, will be exhibiting through September.
Phone the sabn for more information at (706) 549-8074.
Lewis & Co.
Suzanne Lewis of Lewis 8i Co. Hair Designs says, "It beats
cheesy hair pictures." A client's appreciation for art led to a part-
Your hairdresser knows. She is an artist. She (or he) knows
how much hard work and skill it takes to design, styb and main
tain a look that suits your personality and phases you. She
knows her clients appreciate being taken seriously, that they may
not know what to ask for, but they definitely know what they
like. And she knows that beauty—in all its forms—enhances our
experience of life and the pbasure we take in living. Your hair
dresser might make a great sales rep for your artwork.
A handful of salons in Athens regularly exhibit local, original
artwork on their walls. The exposure for the artist is terrific—in
many cases a client gets to spend 30 to 45 minutes examining
and appreciating the artwork displayed above the hairdresser's
station, and the clients keep coming back. Sabs and commissions
are not uncommon for artists showing at Lewis & Co., Dream
Catcher, DRee & Co., City Safor. & Spa. and Strand in Five Points.
DRee&Co
In business for over a year in her current bcation, DRee
Church-Krohn operates DRee & Co, A Hair Studio out of the beau
tifully renovated property adjacent to Firehall #2 at 493 Prince
Avenue. Recent exhilitions include McGinnis Leathers, Jennifer
Reed and paintings by Stan Mullins. Originally from Athens,
having grown up in the Normaltown area, DRee understands the
history and character of her community. Not surprisingly, she's
known many artists in he r time. Muralist Kathleen Denson cre
ated the subtb sky and garden environment on the high ceilings
of the salon, which glow dis
creetly at the edge of a more
neutral space for artwork.
Photographer McGinnis
Leathers is a friend from wed
ding assignments. DRee's
clients have assisted with
introductions to other fabnts,
and the business is always
searching for new faces. DRee
has also given life to an atmos
phere of fine aesthetics and
well-being in her sabn. The
customers never fail to notice
the artwork, which inspires
conversation, debate and
appreciation. For exhibition
opportunities, phone DRee at
(706) 548-0770.
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