SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Hopefully, it will not be dark and stormy nor will the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe be in attendance, but you will find a bit of eerie curiosity at the soul of ACAI’s October exhibit at Allied Ceramics Art Institute (ACAI) Studios & Gallery.

The gallery is honored to showcase the captivating and curious artwork of Maureen Gilli and Phill Evans. If you are familiar with their work, you know you are in for a thrill. 

According to Sandee Hancock, Encore Fellow at ACAI, Maureen Gilli, a resident of Citrus Heights “lives with an artful eye, curious and inspired by the world around her. Her pieces reflect her curiosity about the moon, mythology, cultures, and her fascination with owls, ravens, and other birds. Working in paper, collage, wood, and found objects, Maureen creates with a never-ending inquisitiveness and zeal. You will not want to miss her “Parliament of Owls” or her spirited paper sculptures.  She and Phill have collaborated on several pieces, including her Moon Goddess.”

Phill Evans, who resides in Fair Oaks is a Northern California art icon, having received national awards in ornamental metals and animated displays along with national and international awards for kinetic public art and sculptural environments.

From delicate and charming figures to gates and furniture, especially chairs, tables, benches, bars, and even a beer brewing wagon, no two pieces are alike.

For over 50 years Evans has been creating an unending supply of sculptures including hundreds of kinetic art sculptures of all sizes, shapes and materials. Simply described, kinetic art is art in motion. Many of Evan’s pieces are set into motion by the wind or a mere touch. His kinetic works, many created from a combination of metal, stone, glass and wood, include water fountains of all sizes, wheels and a small “air force” of airplanes, all of which can be found throughout the country. His perfectly balanced kinetic or oscillating kinetic sculptures will leave you asking, “how does he do that?”

Evans will have pieces available at the show. His website, phillevans.com shows hundreds of pieces also available. His work can be seen at Fire and Rain Gallery in Folsom, California.

Join us at the gallery for an open reception with live music, food, and drinks.  Come and meet the local artists and purchase their art.

The show runs through October 23, in person and through October 31, online.  ACAI Gallery hours for drop-in visits are Wednesday through Friday 1-4 pm and Saturdays 11-3 pm.  Appointments outside these hours can be booked on the ACAI online scheduling link.

ACAI Studios and Gallery is located at 7425 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.  Phone (916) 966-2453. 

This is a program of Allied Ceramics Arts Institute (ACAI) a 501 (C)(3) non-profit  http://www.acaistudios.com