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05/02/2008

Flowers in Glass

Glass flowers are blooming in one
of our Liberty Street windows this
month. These stems are handblown
by various glass artists such as
Eric Lieberman, Christopher Belleau,
Joel Bloomberg and Mark Vandenberg.
Anchor them in a pot of sand and
you'll have a lasting floral display. They
also look great lying on a table as an
accent. Other 'flowers in glass' can be
found in vases and paperweights. Cathy
Richardson's 'Spring' paperweight makes
a perfect gift for Mother's Day, along with paperweights, perfume bottles and vases
by Lotton Studio. These are only a few
examples of glass in flowers. Our collection
contains a wide variety of other glass
objects featuring floral motifs. Have a
wonderful and safe Spring!
                            -All of us at Selo/Shevel

04/06/2008

Michigan Glass Month Project

The month of April is Michigan Glass Month.  The mission of the Michigan Glass Month Project is: to promote awareness of art glass and to educate the public regarding the great variety of glass expression in Michigan. 2008 is their 27th year. Here at Selo/Shevel Gallery we celebrate the accomplishments of local, national and international glass artists. Feel free to stop in and view our constantly rotating collection of glass.  We encourage you to support your local arts community by attending events and purchasing art from Michigan artists.
                                               - All of us at Selo/Shevel
                                                                                                                    

02/15/2008

Glass Sculpture by Jason Antol

This month we are featuring the glass sculptures of Jason Antol. The craftsmanship of his glassblowing is of the highest quality. His main body of work is built in layers of colored and clear glass. Different opaque and transparent colors are added and subracted to create variation in tone and mark. The richly textured color is much like the surface of a canvas painted with oils. His glasswork references the Italian tradition of glassblowing in craft and aesthetic while maintaing a distinctly personal expression. He is influenced by the work of DaVinci, Monet, Tagliapietra, Degas and Rosin. Great backdrops for his work are the contemporary Homefront Textiles with circular patterns echoing the clean forms of Jason's work.  Stop by and see us!
                                             -All of us at Selo/Shevel

01/04/2008

Marlene Miller Ceramics and More!

If you are taking a winter's night stroll on a snowy January evening, stop past our window on Main and Liberty and pause for a moment to see the exquisite ceramic figures of Marlene Miller, and other complementary objects. The most potent aspect of Marlene Miller's ceramic figures is the evidence of her hand working the material. The clay is allowed to exist as clay-reduction fired stoneware, underglazed and stained with mineral oxides. The surface is a record of marks that express emotion. Her intuitive command of clay and figure enables her to mine a fertile range of expression. Marlene derives much of her inspiration from medieval and religious art and from painters like Francis Bacon, Willem de Kooning and the drawings of Alberto Giacometti. Her figures have a robust sensibility that recalls German Expressionism, Max Beckman in particular. The emotional impact of her pieces can reflect our own sub-conscious insights. After viewing her pieces, you may quietly be compelled to gaze at the moon. Stop by and see us if you are in the area.
                                                                                   All of us at Selo/Shevel

12/10/2007

Happy Holidays!

wish                                       
                                               
 
                                             We wish
   you                                         you
                                                 JOY,
                                                 LOVE
                                                   and
                                                PEACE
                                                 in the
                                                coming
                                                 year!
                                                   -all of us at                                                                               at Selo/Shevel
                                                                                            
 
 
 
          
 

10/20/2007

MODERN FURNITURE BY TOM SVEC

We are pleased to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with an exhibit of modern  furniture by Tom Svec.   It is our belief that a person elevates the status of a design object by animating it with regular use.  A well-designed object responds by merging the intent of its maker with the needs of the user.  These objects can only work their magic  if they are given a special place in the daily rituals of people who are willing to respect the creative energy invested in them.  We make choices constantly in the things we choose to surround ourselves with. 
 
Located on the Great Island, just east of Lock Haven, PA, the workshop and studio has been in operation for over twenty years.  The site has been a center of agriculture and commerce since before the arrival of the Europeans in North America.  To this day it remains one of the most prolific sites in the state for Native American artifacts.  It seems appropriate to continue with that tradition of hand craftsmanship.
 
All pieces by Tom are original in concept, minimal in their use of materials, and respectful of the sustainable hardwood timber resources indigenous to the Northeast.  The intent is to produce timeless, utilitarian design objects that will enrich the environments in which they are placed.  Mindful of the ever-increasing demand by collectors for hand made American Crafts, all pieces are signed and dated.  Stop by to see these fine pieces while visiting our new space.
 
                                                                                    -All of us at Selo/Shevel
 
 

09/16/2007

SELO/SHEVEL GALLERY IS ON THE MOVE!

We are very excited to announce that we are consolidating our two locations on Main Street in early October. Our gallery at 335 South Main will close and move into a new space connected to our main gallery at 301 South Main at the corner of Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. After nearly eighteen years in separate locations, we are happy to be together again. Moving together will enable us to show glass, ceramics, wood, metal, jewelry, mobiles and textiles in new and interesting ways in our windows and on the floor. We hope you will enjoy the wider array of beautiful choices all in one place. During the transition, we are having a great  sale on jewelry, glass and ceramics that will be discontinued or are no longer available. If you have a chance to visit our gallery at 335 South Main Street before it closes at the end of September, you will find some very special pieces at reduced prices. We will be closed for a short time in late September, enabling us to move all of our inventory and refurbish the galleries. We will still be open twenty-four hours a day on line. We look forward to our Grand Re-opening reception on Friday, October 19th, which will feature furniture by Tom Svec from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Please join us!
                                                                                      Elaine Selo

07/27/2007

LOVE, PEACE, AND CHERRIES

In celebration of the cherry harvest  in Traverse City and The National Cherry Festival, we are featuring handblown glass cherries by Donald Carlson of Carlson Art Glass. Donald is the master of red glass, and has been perfecting his technique for years. These pieces, simple and elegant, can stand alone in their beauty. They can be seen in our window at 335 S. Main, Ann Arbor, Michigan. At this time we would also like to remind you of our 25th Anniversary Sale. At the gallery at 335 S. Main, we are offering a 25% discount on select pieces of jewelry and glass. At the corner gallery, Liberty and Main, we are also offering a 25% discount on select pieces of jewelry and ceramics. Come in and celebrate by taking advantage of this sale. We have just received a shipment of The Jerusalem Candle of Hope. It is a symbol of peace and reconciliation in the Middle East. The Amber Chand Collection is a social enterprise that supports talented craftswomen in regions of conflict and post conflict, such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, Guatemala, the Middle East, Sudan, and other vulnerable regions of the world.
                                            Thank you for your support,
                                                             All of us at Selo/Shevel

06/26/2007

SUMMERTIME FUN AND POOLSIDE PARTIES

With summertime comes vacations and family get togethers.  Here at Selo/Shevel we have just the right items to make your party sparkle.  We have recently received a shipment from CLANCY DESIGNS of handblown margarita glasses, tumblers, shot glasses and pitchers with a great multi- colored dot pattern, a perfect splash of color for decorating your summer table.  Beautifully handblown wine decanters by Robert Dane will enhance any get together.  For your cookout or picnic we have a wide variety of beautifully crafted wood cutting boards for bread or grilled food, some of the artists being Larchwood, J K Creative Wood,  Treestump and  Ed Wohl.  Don't forget to pack a pair of our whimsical, salt and pepper shakers from Gazelle Glass or Glass Act.  For the ambience at your garden parties we have Woodstock Chimes, which can be seen in our Liberty Street window.  From Homefront Textiles we have cheerfully colored applique pillows, with bird, cat, and flower designs, perfect for your favorite porch or lawn chaise. These are on display in our entrance window. Quilts by Pamela Hill are also on display in our entrance window.   
Hill Quilts
 
 
These are made with exquisite fabric and color combinations and are also lightweight.  Looking forward to seeing you at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Wednesday - July 18th through Saturday -July 21st.
                                                         All of us at Selo/Shevel

06/08/2007

Especially for Dad!

Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th, is just around the corner.  We have a wide assortment of special gift ideas for DADS.  Just this week we received a new shipment of Murphy Artisan Ties, hand-painted and hand-dyed individually, in new and exciting patterns.  If your dad likes to cook, we have finely crafted wood cutting boards, made by some of the best American Craftsman - they are not only useful, but beautiful to look at and touch.  Wooden salad bowls also make a great gift, just in time for outdoor cook-outs and relaxed entertaining. We have a new shipment of wood business card holders for the pocket or the desk.  Ceramic casseroles and mugs are abundant, by artists such as Tom Homan and Maishe Dickman.  If glass is your dad's favorite, stop in at our Glass Galleryand investigate our paperweight collection, including artists Josh Simpson, Eickholt and Lotton Studios.  Once again, we hope to hear from you soon and hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer...
                                                             From all of us at Selo/Shevel Gallery

05/14/2007

Time for Wedding Bells!

Birds are singing and the season for sunny weddings is upon us. Many great items have been arriving that would make sensational wedding or anniversary gifts. EDWARD WOHL'S Birdseye-maple cutting boards are life-long investments, great for entertaining and food preparation. They are not only useful, but beautiful and silky to the touch. See our front window which has a great representation of his work.
 
We still have Michael Lambert Ceramics left, which always make wonderful wedding gifts - unique and becoming rare.  Another ceramic studio which creates "ceramics with an attitude"  is ON A WHIM.  This studio is new to Selo/Shevel, just in time for setting an outdoor table for tea, celebrating  'les fleurs' and 'saluting' the spring season.  What a great gift idea!
 
 
We are sad to see HOMEFRONT closing their doors. They have given us wonderful embroidered textiles made in India, but designed here in the United States and have offered our customers fine rugs, wall-hangings, pillows, ceramics and scarves for many years.  We still have some pieces left on line and in the gallery.  They will definitely be missed.  We also want to remind you that we offer courtesy gift-wrapping for any occasion.  Stop in and see us or visit us on line....
                             All of us at Selo/Shevel

05/05/2007

Michael Lambert's Retirement

We are featuring Michael Lambert's whimsical ceramics in one of our Liberty Street windows to celebrate Michael's retirement.  We thank him for his 40 years of dedication to creating his wide collection of Disney-like vessels and serving items, which have never ceased to bring a smile to the viewer's face.  His pieces also have an Art Deco flavor.  One of these pieces would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift.  Unfortunately, once our collection is gone, we will not be able to obtain more pieces from Michael. Some of his pieces are featured on our Website, but we have many more to offer at our 301 Main Street gallery.  Thank you, Michael Lambert, for the many years of sharing your talent with the customers of Selo/Shevel Gallery.
                         -All of us at Selo/Shevel                                                

04/22/2007

SPRINGTIME AT SELO/SHEVEL!

If you are in the Ann Arbor area, stroll by and see our exciting new window displays.  In the window at our glass gallery you will see our new pieces from Lundberg Studios . Especially interesting are the small accent lamps with handblown shades, great for a wedding or  graduation gift.  At  our corner gallery , we welcome spring with a hint of the t r o p i c s featuring Alarte Scarves by Izabella Sauer.  Exotic colors reminiscent of the South Pacific will enhance your spring wardrobe.  The   IZWIN window features   fun ceramics with whimsical images, great for picnics, birthday parties, or just plain fun.  MICHAEL WOLFE, an Ann Arbor blacksmith, is featured showing his dynamic wall sculptures.  A window on Liberty Street features the always loved MICHAEL LAMBERT CERAMICS,  which always bring about a  smile with serving items that appear to be dancing and definitely have personality in   cheerful pastels for spring, along with his popular matte black pieces.  Inside the gallery we have many more new arrivals.  We would like to remind you that we have changed back to our extended hours, which are MONDAY through THURSDAY 11 am - 7 pm, FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11 am - 10 pm, SUNDAY  noon - 6 pm.   We are looking forward to seeing you soon, 
                                                     All of us at Selo/Shevel

03/13/2007

Celebrate Spring!

We are beginning to receive our many exciting new items for Spring 2007. Our favorite artists and new artists have fresh designs for you this year. Brighten up your rooms to celebrate the spring equinox...flowers, sun, birds and laughter. We currently have new arrivals from new glass artist, Jane Tivol and one of our favorite artists, Josh Simpson. Stop in to see the new 'Orchard Ring' by our new jewelry artist, Alex Sepkus. Back this year is our sea glass jewelry by Carol and Mike Hall, a great accent for spring fashions. At our corner gallery we are featuring our 'new' amber jewelry collection. We have just received four new scarf and boa designs from Reyen Design Studio. These scarves have strong colors in gauze and organza, a perfect addition to this year's spring wardrobe. We have just received three Bebop end tables from Tom Svec. This is a new design for us this year. We will keep you posted on all of our new arrivals. We are still open our winter hours: Monday through Saturday 11AM to 7PM and Sunday 12PM to 5PM. Happy Spring from all of us at Selo/Shevel Gallery.

01/12/2007

Happy New Year!

After the busy holiday season, we are busy planning our new windows and preparing for all kinds of new and exciting pieces of art coming to the gallery. As part of this transition, we will be doing inventory during the next few weeks which means that we will be closed at the Selo/Shevel Gallery at Liberty on Monday and Tuesday, January 15th and 16th and will be closed the following week at Selo/Shevel Gallery at 335 South Main Street on Monday and Tuesday, January 22 and 23rd. We have also gone back to our Winter Hours which are as follows: Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. and Sunday from Noon to 5 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon and to hearing from you online as well.

10/13/2006

Welcome to SeloShevelGallery.com

After many months, we are delighted to be able to share our gallery with you online! This new and enhanced website has been designed to make your browsing and shopping experience easier and fun. With our new secure shopping cart, you can make purchases 24/7 and can track them as they are delivered. The artist profiles we provide give you the information you need to know about who made these wonderful pieces and we hope that you enjoy perusing the vast array of handmade items we carry in the gallery. As these are are first weeks with this new site, we would love to hear from you and to have you tell us about your experiences using it. The holidays are fast approaching and so we are receiving a lot of wonderful pieces. Our hope is that you find them as enticing as we do. New items will be added every week so keep checking back for gifts and little luxuries for yourself.