River Gallery’s February artists draw upon nature

“Queen Bee” is representative of artist Anna Marie Pavlik’s intaglio works.

Artists with eyes toward nature will usher in an early, colorful spring for River Gallery’s February exhibit.

Inspired by the Art Nouveau age, Loy Allen forms bright arrays of glass flora, insects and birds set into metal bases. Her expressively shaped works hang on walls or create standing sculptures.

D. Langford Kühn creates visual sanctuaries of nature through porcelain vases painted with underglaze. Each classically thrown vessel is a one-of-a-kind depiction of her lush landscapes and wildlife experiences.

Exploring preserved natural settings allows intaglio artist Anna Marie Pavlik to communicate emotional concern, value and unique qualities of the environment in her work. She combines copper etched plates, ink, glue powder and paper with uniquely painted areas for each of her hand-pressed prints.