THE STUDIO OF NICOLE MERKENS

Today was a whirlwind Monday- Drive two hours north to drop off work for the Gilmer Arts Juried Exhibition and then deliver work to one of my galleries ( High Country Art ) in Blue Ridge, Ga before I get on a plane to go sculpt in Tucson, Arizona.   To my surprise, when I arrived in Blue Ridge, I discovered my work was in the front window with a friend of mine. The two of us have the front windows and it's so much fun to see my creations, my friends looking out at me. 

Im happy to announce that my piece "Lady Liberty" made it into the Gilmer Arts Annual Juried Show. The show opens February 24, 2018 and they have one hell of an opening- with great food, drinks and company. Its in beautiful Ellijay, Georgia and its bound to be a great night. Come See the Show Saturday Feb 24 at the Gilmer Arts Link Gallery: 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, Ga 30540. www.gilmerarts.com "Lady Liberty"

Just finished a whirl wind morning of hanging sculpture in a space that doesn't let you put holes in the walls. So my 20 pound piece is hanging by wires from the ceiling. Yikes and Scary Yikes!!! Actually I only allowed one to hang - the other two Ill put on pedestals for opening night. Opening is Feb. 27 from 6-9pm at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Here is my work for the Female Project's "Words & Images: Truth, Lies, & Heart" Women and Girls Speak Their Truth in Art: "Gypsy Girl" (detail)22"h x22"w x15" "Gypsy Girl" 22"h x22"w x15"d "Dreamer" 11"h x8"w x 6"d "Witchy Woman" 16"h x9"w x7"d