Local artist Marian Gliese displays her relationship with nature in “Flowers and Birds,” an exhibit of oil paintings that will run from June 2 through June 27 at Artists? Gallery in Columbia.
Born in Denmark, Gliese studied pharmaceutical science during her university years, and her botany classes stimulated a love for nature that has become the continuing source of her art.
The new show expands upon the theme of her last show at the gallery, titled “Flowers.”
The gallery is located at 10227 Wincopin Circle in Columbia. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Contemporary Museum combines business, pleasure
“Cottage Industry,” a newexhibit opening on May 31 at the Contemporary Museum, will feature six artists whose work involves the creation of innovative and conceptually engaging business and cultural venues. The display features projects from “The Tract House” by Lisa Anne Auerbach, “Edible Estates” by Fritz Haeg, “Volksboutique” by Christine Hill, “Smockshop” by Andrea Zittel, The City Reliquary Museum and The John Erickson Museum of Art. The artists combine commercial and personal interests such as biking, knitting, horticulture, architecture and shop-keeping.
The Contemporary Museum is located at 100 W. Centre St. in Baltimore. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Furniture functions as art
The Meredith Gallery is currently showing “Fur-nature: Art Furniture Inspired by Nature,” featuring Maryland artist Len Dougherty, through June 28. Dougherty worked as a cabinet- maker as an early adult, and received his formal art training at MICA and Towson University. He began building furniture according to his own designs about 16 years ago.
“I create distinctly inspirational furniture that is functional in daily life,” the artist said in a statement. “I build using traditional joinery with an emphasis on clean lines and clear finishes, which allow the warmth and beauty of the wood to show through.”
The gallery is located at 805 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
