Celerin, Martina
Fiber Artist
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The essence of art is a balance between contrast and harmony. I’m creating beauty, scenes of pristine places and idyllic impressions, using discarded and unwanted things. My art studio is filled with a plethora of odds and ends, new and old. I have yarns of all weights, colors and descriptions, much of it recovered as scrap from local weavers and knitters, jars of fossils, shells and weathered rocks. These sit beside dozens of containers of beads and discarded jewelry from all over the world, waiting for just the right piece. There are strips of leather, hemp baskets undone, wires disentangled, and pieces of lace—bits and pieces of everyday life, waiting to create a specific effect in a weaving. My inspiration is drawn from both nature and my imagination; some pieces are scenes taken from memories of family walks or places I have visited. Others are much more abstract, capturing an idea, a personality or simply reflect the feelings evoked by an event or geographical area.

Contestant Auditions for "Stars in the Park"
Presented By Jay County Chamber of Commerce
Portland, IN, Jay County
Fri, 05/24/2013 (View Event)

Request for contestants to audition for our upcoming event "Stars in the Park" a talent competition. Audition forms, contest rules and prize award categories including a $1,250 grand prize can be found at www.starsinthepark.com , deadline is 5/31/13. Selected Contestants will compete in Quarter-finals on July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 and Semi-finals and Finals on August 16th at the Hudson Family Park Amphitheater, in Portland, IN for $2,500 in prize money. Competition is open to individuals and small groups involved in dance, comedy, cheerleading, playing an instrument, gymnastics, ventriloquism, singing, acrobatics, magic, impressions, juggling or any number of other abilities that can be showcased on stage. Register at www.StarsinthePark.com by May 31.