Hooper Studios

During the 2011 Annual Studio Tour join Kathy and Sue Hooper at Hooper Studios Gallery with "Return to Africa" continued with new works of paintings and clay . Local sculptor, Philip Savage will release the ‘herd’- a collage of small herbivore forms in various textures, poses and species of intriguing hardwood. Also present will be other small animal forms, several new pod forms and some sculpted tables inspired by the flow of the local watershed. Weather permitting, Mary Kearney, a multimedia artist will be exhibiting jewellery and beautiful stained glass art outside in the lovely gardens. We will also have student work on show in the downstairs studio.

Surrounded by art and vibrant color, you walk through beautiful gardens on your way to the Hooper Studios Gallery. You are enveloped in a vibrant creative energy on the lovely hillside property, overlooking the Kennebecasis River Valley. This expressive, natural setting enhances your gallery experience of selecting art for your living spaces -be it for home, cottage, and office- or for outdoor spaces such as your garden and patio.

Our artistic community of both established and emerging artists offer works in traditional as well as mixed media art forms representing diverse contemporary styles that draw you in, trigger your imagination, and touch your spirit. We especially enjoy offering you exhibits of an eclectic nature that go beyond the display of paintings and at times include the works of potters, sculptors, woodworkers, printmakers, photographers, fibre artists, and jewellers. We delight in sharing with you unique pieces that caught our attention such as masks, collages, historical maps, and fashion accessories. Our only criteria are that the work is quality and honours creativity.

We deeply believe leading an inspired and fulfilling life includes art. Like music, a painting or sculpture can speak to your core; even alter your view of life. To that end, we encourage frequent visits to our gallery to immerse yourself in the offerings of our mostly local artistic community. Should you wish to own a work and support the artist, we accept most methods of payment. If preferable, a payment plan can always be arranged for you.

Sue Hooper has a range of strongly coloured emotional work mostly acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. Her work is evocative of her life, filled with a great love and growing understanding of the place all of us play in this world. At present she manages Hooper Studios, teaches art both on and off site, and works in her studio. Sue and Kathy are recently back from South Africa and the Gallery opens for the season May 22h with a show inspired by their trip. Sue is currently excited to be teaching art in the new art room at the Boys and Girls Club in Saint John. She and Fred Harrison, a nationally recognized mural artist, plan to work with the children this summer on a large exterior mural depicting the history of the club. Sue joins Kathy and 16 local artists in a group show: Stimularae that opens at the Saint John Art Center, Friday, October 28th, 2011.

Kathy Hooper has worked for many years as a painter and sculptor and her work is in many public and private collections. Her art, often done in series, explores an idea or emotion in which she is interested. Sometimes the imagery in these paintings gives rise to small, clay sculptures, drawings and prints or the design of a large platter! She is also part of a third group show, Stimularae, that opens at the Saint John Art Center, Friday, October 28th, 2011, with the same artists as the highly successful " Beyond words" exhibition of 2008-2010. Kathy is currently working on her "Africa Series".

Directions

Directions to Hooper Studios: Take the Hampton main exit off the highway, down the hill, turn right past the RCMP station, follow Main Street through Hampton, turn left just past the Irving, cross the tracks, past the middle school, turn left on to Kennebecasis River Road at the flashing caution light, (top of the hill by the legion) drive a few minutes and see # 177 on the left side...long winding driveway up the hill to an older, yellow house.

The Workshop and Gallery are at the back of the house and there is limited parking behind the studio. There is a sign at the foot of the driveway.

We have 1 friendly dog, Molly on the premises. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any concerns.

177 Kennebecasis River Road
Hampton, NB E5N 6L1

506-650-3333

www.artathooperstudios.com