Ellen Elmes: The Art of Music and Mountains features her creativity across a variety of mediums and themes, from traditional instruments, musicians, and songs to the grandiosity and minutiae of nature. The core of this exhibition – a series of acrylic on canvas, large-scale paintings entitled “Tribute to the Stanley Brothers” and inspired by their songs – is an example of a body of work that awakened in the artist a deeper understanding of the roots, stories, and expression embodied in old-time and traditional songs of the mountains.
Bespoke boot maker Lisa Sorrell's creations illustrate how cowboy boots can fulfill both art and function as we explore the history and craft of boot making. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view into the materials and techniques used in creating them, with commentary on the impact of cowboy boots in the lexicon of country and bluegrass music.
