Closed during August & September. Re-opening Oct. 11.
The Purple Shack Makers Gallery is closed for inventory. Re-opening Oct. 11.
Meet the Artists
The Purple Shack Makers Gallery features 20 artists from Fredericksburg and beyond. Meet them below!
Cindy Cherrington
Cindy's fused glass art celebrates color, form, and texture that absorb and reflect light. She works with cut, crushed, and powdered compatible glass in multiple layers to create depth and dimension.
Glass might seem to be a cold, rigid medium to work in, she says that with skill and practice it can be manipulated with flowing layers and firing in a kiln between those layers. She uses techniques like a painter, but her art is created without the use of any paint, just glass.
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Her inspiration comes from nature, in particular her move to the Hill Country from Houston.
"The cement roads and closely stacked buildings of a big city diminish what nature provides all around us," said Cindy. "Moving to Fredericksburg, where there are fields and fields of wildflowers and trees, has opened my eyes to so much beauty that God has provided. You can see this inspiration in the detail of my pieces."
More information about Cindy is on her website.
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Gene Looman
Gene loves color and his work consists of functional and decorative pieces of fiber art using fabric, thread, and various other fibers. He creates art with bright colors and it reflects a happy and joyous vibe.
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We have his cork purses and clutches, refillable journal covers, triangle bags, and bookmarks in the Purple Shack Makers Gallery.
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Gene's studio name is Looney Hues which translates to crazy colors. He keeps his art as accessible as possible by creating a broad spectrum of pieces. These range from inexpensive bookmarks to high-dollar wall fiber art.
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You can find Gene at www.looneyhues.com, Instagram @looneyhues and Facebook @looney-hues.
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