RETRO

Remember those "growing up years", post World War II through
the 1980’s, when the U.S. was going through decades of growth
and extreme cultural change?

Memorable and classic icons of the times abound in SAGE
Gallery's current "Retro" exhibit. Airplanes, washing machines,
diners, Elvis, and Marilyn, Hot dogs, french fries, cakes and
confections give viewers a “blast from the past” in the works of
local Collage artists: Pat Snyder of Coos Bay, Bandon artists
Susan Lehman, dorothea tortilla, Donna Cox, Molly Dufort, Ava
Richey, Coquille artist Arlene Tinsley, and Langlois artist Sharon
Jensen. These SAGE favorite collage artists are renown for
combining bits and pieces of time into innovative, visually
reflective, cultural statements. Tongue-in-cheek titles and
images fill the gallery; signs of the political times are also
included!

Exhibiting alongside the collage group, Oregon City Artist, Jeannie
Hemming also transports us to the mid 20th century.
Discovering OHIO Art's quintessential drawing tool, the ETCH-A-
SKETCH, at the wise age of 10years old, Jeannie has been
refining her continuous line sketches for over 30 years! Amazingly
complex, Jeannie presents drawings of animals, portraits, fantasy
creatures and more, proving that "Etch-Art" can be more than the
simple straight lines you made as a child.

The public is invited to an artists' reception, Sunday, July 10,
3-5 pm. SAGE Gallery is located at 390 First St. SW, upstairs in
the Historic Coast Guard Building, Old Town Bandon. Hours for
"Retro" will be held by the artists during the month of July,
Fridays 4-8pm, Saturdays 2-6pm, and Sundays 12-4pm. Stop in
to meet these creative individuals and delight in a journey back
through modern history.

Complementing the Retro Exhibit, Jeannie Hemming invites
the public to join her in a workshop:
"Etch-a-Sketch Drawing, for the Young at Heart"
is a creative fundraiser for Bandon's Community Youth Center
being held at Sage Place, Saturday afternoon, July
9th, 3:30 5:30 pm. Learn to design, draw, and "permanentize"
your Etch-sketch; cost is $20 per adult, or $10 for
children, with larger contributions gratefully accepted on behalf of
our youth center. Bring your own "Etch a Sketch" and receive $5
off the workshop cost. Space is limited to 24, pre payment and
registration are required. If the evening workshop fills, a second
event will take place Sunday morning from 11 1pm. Sign up at Sage Place (541) 329 0303.

Jeannie will also be donating one of her original sketches
for a silent auction to benefit the Youth Center.