March-April 3/1 - 4/28, 2019
Meet the Artists
Opening Reception Saturday, March 9, 4 - 7pm
More than Meats the Eye
Amber Maurer Farran & George Maurer
Amber Harte Maurer Farran
Beauty and Loss
I grew up at my father’s butcher shop and living on my grandfather & uncle’s dairy farm. I have always felt very passionate about local agriculture, its importance to American culture, and its survival for future generations. I draw and paint what I know, and what I think is important to our society. When I’m not at work as a graphic designer, drawing, painting, or taking photos, I enjoy taking ballet lessons and hanging out with my husband, family, and corgis.
I display the destruction of nature and agriculture and its importance to American culture. My art depicts both Mother Nature and the local agriculturalist, along with the difficulties both face competing with the corporate man. Destruction of nature is represented by the omission of the environment; farm and forest animals are rendered on a white abyss. Counter to the removal of naturally occurring art, the pieces focusing on agricultural skills and trades, specifically butchery, bring to light these disappearing artisans. This catalog of endangered Americana is my attempt to remind us that what we have may not always be if it is cast aside.
Off Track Art Gallery
A Fine Art and Gift Gallery in Westminster, Maryland owned and operated by the artists.
Gallery Hours:
Monday through Thursday
by Appointment*
Friday 12 - 4
Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 12 - 4
Stop by to see our
gallery show,
“Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour: 40th Anniversary of Regional Art!”
in March and April
*offtrackartgallery@gmail.com
443-821-7355
Marybeth Ganssle
Ever since I can remember I have always loved the colors and textures of Stained Glass, and the way the natural light makes the colors come alive. Taking several pieces of glass, wrapping them in copper foil and soldering them together was magic. But then to add patina, a frame if need be, and polishing the glass to a shine is even more satisfying. I also enjoy doing mosaics with glass and doing Picassiette, the process of using broken China and found pieces in mosaics.
I have participated in craft shows and have been juried into the Holiday Mart Christmas show several times in Glenwood, MD. I was a vendor at the Sykesville Wine Festival which provided me an opportunity to do a house installation of a large panel above some French Doors. A few years ago I was invited to be a guest consignee artisan at Off Track Art and have been honored to display my work for sale there. Please stop by and take a look at all the wonderful art they offer.
