RFA fiber artists exhibit begins May 24 with reception

RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts and the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery have announced Elizabeth Hunter and Melissa Shea, fiber artists, in an exhibit May 24 through June 26.
An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public

The reception will include complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar with beer and wine.
Hunter’s asymmetrical, one-of-a-kind rugs are often likened to abstract landscapes. She incorporates the traditional elements of Nordic design into her technically expert, finely crafted rugs that are “paintings for the floor.” Hunter also will be exhibiting pillows in this show.
Inspired by her conservationist ideals, Shea’s baskets are original designs using organic materials and found objects. Repurposed to represent her vision of form meeting function, these intelligent works are skillful and elegant in their execution. Shea will be exhibiting a variety of her unique baskets.
This is Hunter’s and Shea’s first exhibition at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main St., in the heart of the village. For more information, visit www.rangeleyarts.org.

PHOTO: Melissa Shea’s baskets and Elizabeth Hunter’s abstract rugs will be on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in Rangeley May 24 through June 26, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 24. (Submitted photo)