Yesterday we drove to Asheville to see the
Southern Highlands Craft Guild show. Mind you I had to twist Gary's arm to go. He routinely tells me he doesn't like art. I know different but I somehow get him to go along.
After we walked the length and breath of all the booths in the the show and were about to leave, I asked Gary which work he liked the best. Gary said he was drawn to some ceramic boat shaped pieces. I said let's go back for another look.
Gary said he was drawn to some ceramic boat inspired pieces in a booth we'd passed earlier. I asked Gary why he was drawn to the pieces. He said it was because they reminded him of minimalist Scandinavian designs. I said let's go back and have a second look.
That's how we met
Heather Allen Hielata. When we went back to see the work Gary noticed Heather's last name and recognized it as Finnish in origin. Somehow Gary innately knew Heather's work was influenced or inspired by a connection to Finland. Turns out Heather's family is from the same town Gary's mother grew up in near Boston, the town of
Fitchburg. That's Heather and Gary in Heather's booth at the show.
As we were driving back to our RV Gary said I guess I do like art. Now I'm wondering about all the complaining I've heard from him about not wanting to go to art fairs over the years. Somehow I knew he liked art, he just needed to feel a connection to the art. Thanks Heather we had a wonderful time visiting with you, especially since Gary now admits he likes art. Ha. This post is part of
Mud Colony what's happening in the studio. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
