Verde Valley News – Those who think ‘there are no new ideas’ might be surprised by a movement within the Art world to create new art from old or repurposed materials. That’s the idea behind Sustainable Art, running February 25 through March 27, at Yavapai College’s Patty McMullen-Mikles Gallery on the Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale.
Sustainable Art celebrates works created with sustainable practices. Metal Sculptor Paul Klaine selected 15 artists to exhibit a diverse range of artwork made from eco-friendly, up-cycled and recycled materials. The result is exciting mix of Collage, Mixed Media, Assemblage pieces and more.
A Southern California native, Paul Klaine specializes in scrap metal sculptures. His affection for metal sculpting began when his parents gave him a MIG welder as a gift more than 25 years ago. He began building and selling sculptures at art festivals, specializing in animal sculptures, authentic lamps and taxidermy wall pieces. Paul now lives in Prescott, where he is represented by the Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art, and builds commission pieces derived from old car, motorcycle and bicycle parts for clients and collectors all over the world.
The McMullen-Mikles Gallery will host an opening reception for Sustainable Art Thursday, March 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine for purchase from the Southwest Wine Center. Sustainable Art will be open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 27, but please note: The Gallery will be closed for Spring Break March 17 – 21.
Sustainable Art will be presented at the Patty McMullen-Mikles Gallery, located in Building F on Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus, 601 W. Black Hills Dr., in Clarkdale. Admission is free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. For more information about Sustainable Art or the McMullen-Mikles Gallery, please call (928) 649-5479.