The Cape May Artists Cooperative will feature the work of members Lisa Bernstein, Phil Dietz and Christine Peck Oct. 7-Nov. 6 in the co-op gallery at the West End Garage, 484 Perry St., Cape May.
Bernstein, a West Cape May fiber artist, said she looks for ways to work toward sustainability in her life and art – reducing, reusing, refusing and recycling where she can.
She said she is inspired by the Native American wisdom that tells us we don't own our world and its precious treasures; we borrow them from our children and need to think not only of them, but seven generations beyond.
Bernstein takes unwanted sweaters and turns them into useful objects such as hats, pillows and messenger bags, crafting them with a touch of whimsy.
Dietz, a West Cape May metal-smith jeweler with a master of fine arts from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, works in sterling silver and 14K gold-filled metal.
He designs necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pins using many types of pearls and lectures on pearls. He recently began working with keshi pearls.
Peck was first exposed to photography in high school and went on to study fine arts at Glassboro State College. She has continued to hone her craft with many professionals in workshops and classes.
The Cape May Court House resident likes traveling and recording those travels with her photography. This month she is introducing work shot in California arranged in interesting pop-art motifs. She will also have views from the Griffith Observatory and Big Sur.
All three featured artists will be available to discuss their work Oct. 9 at the Second Sunday Reception, which is part of the citywide Second Sunday Gallery Walk, a partnership of the Artists Co-op, Gail Pierson Gallery, Splash, Soma Gallery, Spiritcatcher Gallery and Mad Batter Restaurant. The event runs 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Organizers recommend starting the gallery walk at the Artists Co-op in the West End Garage, where free parking is available. Light refreshments will be served at each gallery.
The Artists' Cooperative Gallery is a group of local artists who have joined together to showcase and sell their work and educate the public about their art.
For information call co-op president Diane Cutshall at (609) 889-6604.
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