Brushpainted stoneware centerpiece server of pomegranates, symbolizing a blessed future and hummingbirds by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.
Artisan sipware comes in all sizes from mugs to expressive espressos by Scott Kaye of Arlington, Va.
Cranberry-inspired bowl with statement crystalline glaze by Bikki Stricker of Falls Church, Va.
Original botanical eco-print greeting cards by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington, Va.
Fire On Gallery gets cozy this holiday season, providing dishes to give and artsy surprises to make wishes come true.
Need a hot dish for a hot dish? Bring some sizzle to the spread with smoking servers and spicy centerpieces. Aquire a platter that matters and shot glasses for the masses. Side dishes become stars with everyone elevating tablescape, Find ceramic baskets for bread and covered dishes for butter. Handmade trays compliment charcuterie masterpieces and a faceted bowl is an instant upgrade for canned cranberry while elaborate mini pitchers boost dressings and gravy.
A main stop for Santa’s sled, the gallery guarantees glorious gifting. Dreidels aren’t the only things made out of clay. Get some glass with sass and atmospheric prints. Local artists have fashioned a workshop wonderland adorned with ornaments and seasonal treats.
There are sculptural expressions of original feminine busts and artistic odes to architecture and landscapes. Deck the walls with prints of spontaneous brushed compositions or original flora-themed indigo eco-prints and imprinted, handpainted and geometric fused hanging wall art in glass and ceramic.
Something special comes in various vase forms from dramatic contrast naked raku to a charming crystalline glaze statement or micro bud forms for wildflowers and single posies.
Ornaments abound with mini hand thrown pitchers and mugs, handprinted fans, decoupage globes, glass wreaths and clay animals.
Every one, whether naughty or nice, can be blessed by treasures and keepsakes. Work is heirloom-caliber, ’tis inspired and functional. For those who are wall-art weary, artware of plates and trays stack as practical functional art.
However you decide to bring a bit of joy to the world, o’ come ye to Fire On Gallery.
Get festive at Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.; Santa visits at 3:30 p.m. paired with the evening’s boat parade. Also celebrate creatively at Olde New Year’s Day on January 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass and pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The gallery’s “Shareables” show runs through December 31, 2024. Bring home an original from potters Brian Grow @b.d.grow Scott Kaye @scottkayepottery Bikki Stricker @cerambik Elke Seefeldt @rayelke Tracie Griffith Tso @traciegriffithtso and glass artist Sandi Martina @sandimartina_glass
To take a peek in the Gallery follow us at @studio.fireon
