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“I use brushes, rollers and even my fingers to create strong forms in deep, rich colors. As I work the drawing becomes more and more abstract as I gradually add layer upon layer of paint or other materials to the painting. I strive for a very rich surface texture with the underpainting or drawing barely visible while still retaining my original symbolism and form,” said Frances Nebolon, showing this month at the Tang Gallery in Bisbee.
Nebolon was born and educated in Chicago and is now living and working in Southern California where she is always interested in learning new and experimental techniques. She has had four one-woman shows, and has been accepted in many juried shows, where she often receives awards or prizes. She is now represented by the Tang Gallery. Her work is mainly abstract in acrylic on canvas, with smaller works in oil monoprint, or mixed media with collage.
Showing his solid aluminum sculptures with Nebolon is Gary Beals from Phoenix, who says of his work: “My sculptures are made from steel or aluminum. I fabricate the pieces by welding and finishing sheet steel; either Corten weathering steel or stainless. I allow the weathering steel to rust naturally. It is an ideal material for outdoor sculpture since it rusts up to a point, developing a rich walnut brown color, and then stops rusting. Stainless steel, on the other hand, has the unique property of reflecting sunlight and the surrounding colors of the landscape. More recently, I have introduced the Al. Editions, a series of small sculptures fabricated from solid aluminum. I would not be doing what I am doing without reflecting on the great 20th century sculptors, David Smith, Eduardo Chillida, Isamu Noguchi and others. My sculptures are included in private and public collections throughout the United States.”
Beals was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., and raised in Abuquerque, N.M. He studied art privately with Emily von Auw from the time he was 8 years old through high school. He graduated from the University of New Mexico. Professionally, he became immersed in furniture design and development and marketing with Knoll International and Litton Industries. These endeavors taught him the discipline required to take a design from its conception through to the successful finished product. Eighteen years ago he began making sculpture. He was recently invited to international sculpture biennials in Palm Springs, Calif., and Florence, Italy.
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Nebolon and Beals will be exhibiting at the Tang from this Saturday to Dec. 3. The opening reception for the artists is Saturday, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the gallery, 32 Main St., Bisbee. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call the gallery at 432-5824 or log onto minatangkan.com.
