We’re going to be a part of Art Fusion 2009 at the Factory! This is a big art show held every year on Artists Row at the Factory. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Factory. It really was an old oven manufacturing plant that has been turned into an indoor mall. It’s full of shops, restaurants, art studios, galleries and offices on Franklin Road and Liberty Pike in Franklin, TN. That’s so you can find it next week when you come for the big show.

Art Fusion 2009

There’s going to be a lot going on over the weekend and best of all…

You’re Invited!

3rd Annual Art Fusion Show

Friday, June 5, 1-9 p.m.
Art Show and Reception

Friday evening reception, from 6 – 9 p.m.
Wine tasting by Del Rio Wine & Spirits,
music by Jack Grant, gourmet food by Garden Gate Catering,
and of course, great art.

This year’s juried art show is bigger and better than ever.
Fine art and craft by members of the
Arts Council and artists from The Row @ the Factory.

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art Show and Sale continues all day.
Music by Orchestra Nashville, 1 – 3 pm.

The Factory at Franklin, Building 12

Here are a couple of pictures from last years show.

Jack Grant singing

John Cannon, artist on the Row

will be downstairs on the Row for this event with some samplings of our work

(Alexis, Lucinda and Laura)

and that of our artists; Tom Turnbull, Paul Ferrell, Patricia Ferrell,Charlie Thompson, Belinda Short and Steamy Raimon.

Here’s a sneak preview!

'Downward Facing Girl' - Pen and ink drawing by Laura Lempke

Handwoven and pieced pillow by Lucinda Harshey

Silver Chain Mail and Pearl necklace by Alexis Anbari

And so much more! It’s going to be a blast and a great way to see what artists in Middle Tennessee are doing.

Steamy Raimon comes to us from Las Vegas and ads a new element to our gallery: Viking-style drinking horns!  Each one-of-a-kind horn is hand-carved and painted with traditional Norse writing and symbols to give it an authentic Viking feel.  Each horn is sealed with wax to make it a functional drinking horn as well as a beautiful work of art!

Steamy Raimon

This piece is made from natural bull horn, imported from Northern Europe, and fitted with a removable leather strap with copper fittings for easy carrying.  This drinking horn is completely functional, having been sealed with beeswax to enable it to carry large quantities of mead, beer and/or wine.  The carvings, featuring The Midgard Serpent crossing itself in a traditional knot fashion and the words “Drink with the Gods” in both English and Elder Futhark Runes (old Norse) are hand carved and highlighted with red oil paint.  The Midgard Serpent in Norse mythology is a huge serpent under the sea that surrounds the entire Earth and is often depicted as a dragon on the bows of Viking ships.  This horn is a fine collector’s item or gift for the lover of Scandinavian heritage and lore (information provided by Steamy Raimon).

Viking-Style Drinking Horn

This drinking horn, also one-of-a-kind, is hand-carved and painted on natural ram’s horn.  The carvings depict Elder Futhark (old Norse) runes and symbols of dedication to the Norse gods Odin and Tyr.  A sealing of beeswax makes this horn capable of carrying a significant quantity of liguid (traditionally mead, beer or wine) and is similar to those historically used by Norse shamans for ceremonies and rituals (Information provided by Steamy Raimon).

Shaman Ritual Ram's Horn

Steamy Raimon accepts commissions for his horns, appropriate for occasions as varied as historical reinactment occasions and marital drinking vessels as well as being excellent collector’s items for Scandinavian history enthusiasts.

Please join us in welcoming Steamy Raimon to Adornments!