A Fine Craft exhibition
where: Indiana University Kokomo Downtown Art Gallery
when: October 1 – October 21, 2021
link: https://www.iuk.edu/downtown-gallery/index.html
About Kelly Parker
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Surface Embellishment Techniques
July 2, 2021 in workshops /by Kelly Parkerwhere: Pocosin Arts (zoom workshop)
when: Aug. 13 and 20, 12:30-2:30 ET
link: https://pocosinarts.org/zoom-workshops-wood/
Dreamliner Barstool
June 12, 2021 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis design was inspired by the engine cowling on a Boeing Dreamliner I saw on the tarmac as I landed in San Francisco after having taught in New Zealand for 9 weeks. The cowling had these beautiful, graceful arches, called ‘chevrons,’ and they are for noise suppression.
Spiral Wall Mirror
June 5, 2021 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis wall mirror was built as a companion piece to a bench I created for a client to fit into a small area in her entryway. Since the walnut had been harvested off of her property I knew that the wood had special meaning to her.
The Story of Toujours
May 29, 2021 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis piece came about at the request of a client who asked me to make a box to house the ashes of a beloved pet. As I was designing I wanted the piece to reflect the love, comfort and companionship our pets provide and the ways they enrich our lives. From the top the box is a stylized representation of a pet with its tail wrapped around its body.
Apprenticeship Cullen & Parker
April 2, 2021 in workshops /by Kelly Parkerwhere: Florida School of Woodwork
when: April 5 – April 16, 9:00am – 4:30pm
link: https://schoolofwoodwork.com/event/apprenticeship-michael-cullen-kelly-parker-2021/
Live Edge Shelves
November 29, 2020 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThe design of this shelving unit was inspired by the geometric paintings of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist known for his abstract color-block paintings. Using Mondrian as a guide I designed a piece that would have various sized cubbies (real and implied) that would hold a diverse range of glassware. This is one of two projects requested by a client who had a walnut tree taken down off of her property.
L’anthologie de l’amour
September 17, 2020 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis piece came to life during dinner and drinks as friends were talking about a special way to present the notes and well-wishes from wedding guests to a soon-to-be bride and groom. We talked and shared ideas and soon l’anthologie de l’amour was born.
Ben’s Tryptich Boxes
July 16, 2019 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis piece came about at the request of a client who asked me to make him a box with the instructions to ‘go be creative.’ He rarely uses the boxes I make, instead preferring them to be adornments in his home.
Helix Bench
March 13, 2019 in recent work /by Kelly ParkerThis bench was created at the request of a client who wanted a bench to fit into a small area in her entryway. Since the walnut had been harvested off of her property I knew that the wood had special meaning to her.