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Work by Mindy Herrin-Lewis.

Mindy Herrin-Lewis makes narrative figurative jewelry that is sculptural and beguiling. She uses a pool of imagery derived from culturally feminine sources. Mindy combines porcelain and precious metals in a technique she calls “micro-sculpting.” She incorporates aspects of memory, or visual remnants, to explore themes such as growth, disease, preservation and fertility.

Liaung Chung Yen uses geometric shapes, architectural elements and hollow construction forms to interpret nature. In result, the work is separated into two directions. One is toward plants, flowers, gardens and the other is rocks, minerals and landscapes. He tries to create images in the work that will tell stories and express emotions.

Woodruff and Cain present “Mystery of the Square Revealed.” Two artists who see the square as a point of departure but with wildly different results. Woodruff uses digital photographs of domestic organic elements — moss, lichen, pine needles — to create soft dreamlike abstractions that reveal intimate, unseen geometric worlds. James Cain paints color relationships between forms contrasting textures, shapes and patterns. Another form of abstracting reality with the humble right angle and square form.

An artist reception was held on Aug. 28, and the work will remain on view through Sept. 17.

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