Multifaceted. That’s how Shelley Gentry describes her art. Whether she’s painting etched glass, sparkling crystal or colorful abstracts and florals, her work reflects her appreciation of ordinary things.
“In my everyday life, I am regularly stopped in my tracks by the way light and shadows elevate the patterns and colors of ordinary objects if you just look closely enough. Whatever catches the light on any given day could inspire an entire series for me,” she says.
“I’ve developed a hobby of visiting estate sales because I can find the most amazing ‘sparkly’ glass objects there and love to consider the history of the treasures that I bring home to paint. My hope is that anyone who views my paintings also has the experience of seeing an everyday object with new appreciation.”
See Shelley's work at Art Group Gallery in Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road.