TOMORROW NIGHT–GET STONED

Thought that headline would grab you, I am talking about limestone and marble. Galleria Pierra is popping the champagne tomorrow to celebrate Stone Legends founder Richard Carey–”an innovator in the design community”–who was featured as a design master in the June issue of Architectural Digest. (Full disclosure: I am not sure if the article is an editorial or an ad.) In addition to oooing and ahhing over the vast collection of everything stone–I have never seen so many statutes and columns in one place–Stone Legends is launching its Artistry and Education series to teach us neophytes about stone making. I mean, I like thought you quarried it and then chipped away…I guess not! Some of the top artisans strutting their stuff are:

Rick Bennett, Matthew Broussard - Artistic Consultant, Jeff Liston - Stone Legends Art Studios, Richard Drummond Davis - Architect, Jaime V. Johnson - Stone Legends CAD Analyst, and Scott Gentry - Sculptor.

Here’s the Release:

Galleria Pierra Presents - The Design Master’s Event

Featured Artists

JD Miller - Artist
Contemporary artist JD Miller combines Monet’s chromatic sensibility with Van Gogh’s physical application of paint to create multi- dimensional images on canvas. The result is a vibrant explosion of sculptural oils, rich in light, form and color, which create a unique emotional sensation and a signature ambiance.

L. Hart Rueter - Stone Legends Art Studios
Artist L. Hart Rueter will be demonstrating the Stone Legends method of transferring a 2 dimensional CAD image into a three dimensional reality which is then sent through the molding and repetitive casting process.

Rick Bennett - Specialty Stone Installation
25 years experience. Rick specializes in architectural cast stone, limestone, and marble installation locally and worldwide.

Matthew Broussard - Artistic Consultant - Statuary
Matthew Broussard is working with Galleria Pierra to provide insight regarding the themes and histories of the statuary on display.

Jeff Liston - Stone Legends Art Studios
Local Texas sculptor, Jeff Liston, will be quick carving what is deemed as “Sand castles”. He will be carving from the Stone Legends tamping mixture used in casting stone. There is only a three-hour window to carve a piece to completion.

Richard Drummond Davis - Architect
This Dallas-based architectural firm specializes in homes and estates influenced by authentic period and eclectic architecture as well as contemporary residences and sophisticated urban town homes. Also featured at Galleria Pierra by Richard Drummond Davis is the English Renaissance Signature Library Desk. This one-of-a-kind desk has been individually designed and hand crafted of the finest available materials. To preserve the value of this creation, the design will not be duplicated or reproduced. The piece is numbered and signed in sterling silver and a leather bound volume documents the history of the design, materials and the craftsmen who produced it.

Jaime V. Johnson - Stone Legends CAD Analyst
Come see what’s new on the outside before it happens in 3D. Get involved with the innovative uses of cast stone as we explore the possibilities for our Galleria’s outdoor attractions.

Scott Gentry - Sculptor
Scott Gentry is a sculptor of figuratism and modernism in stone and bronze. He is an instructor at the Creative Arts Center and his work is held in both private and public collections. His demonstration will talk about the stone sculpting process and the tools used for each step.

Throughout the Showroom

DJ - Dave from London

Honeycomb Calcite - Karla Bass, Sharon and Bill Hanson

Fireplace Accessories- Dianne French-Greene

Artistic Floral Design from Nova Collection - Nova Rhodes and Nina Barrett

Wine and light hors d’oeuvres - provided by il Sole - Johnny Carros, GM