From Scrap to Sculpture

Posted on 07/11/2016 by Terry Rennert

from scrap to sculpture

With an every changing art scene in New England, how do you keep track of what to see right now? By using this site, that’s how. Alright, that might be a bit self-serving but I am so excited about my latest exhibit at The Elusie Gallery that I hope you’ll forgive me.

While making something from metal requires a lot of patience and skills, creating art from recycled metal materials takes even more time and accuracy. This group exhibition brings together a number of artists that work with found, reclaimed, re-purposed metal elements.

The From Scrap to Sculpture exhibition will continue until August 6th. Come see how I bring scrap metal to life.

Sharing My Heart

Posted on 02/11/2016 by Terry Rennert

One of the questions that comes up a lot is “how do you do what you do”. When I first started out, I’d share my welding background or stories about a robot that was on display – but I wasn’t sure exactly how to answer that question.

Now as I’ve been exploring and creating more over the past year, I think I have a more concrete answer to that. I build what makes me happy, what speaks to me at the specific moment. I put my energy and all my heart into what I do.

When Rachel at the Elusie Gallery/Big Red Frame in Easthampton Ma. asked me about a piece for an upcoming show I knew just what to share – my heart. When the exhibition is over, the piece is going to the person who will always have my heart – my amazing wife Kimberly.

Rural Arts Haven : Shopbots in Franklin County

Posted on 01/29/2016 by Terry Rennert

Overlooking the Village of Shelburne Falls and the Deerfield River, Salmon Falls Gallery is simply a great place to take in the view: inside you are looking at gorgeous works of art, outside the river flowing under The Bridge of Flowers and over Salmon Falls, the gallery’s namesake.

Was visiting Franklin County earlier this week to see Donna Gates, who is the Director/Curator for the gallery owned by Josh Simpson a fellow artist and creator of fantastical glass work, and we finalized a year-long engagement. Yes – that’s right, you can now see my “Shopbots” in this breath-taking place. I’m so thankful to have my work around so many great artists and great people all living/working within 50 miles of the town.

If you find yourself out and about, spend the day in town or stay the weekend, there are so many venues to explore. Shelburne Falls is a walk-able village that is home to more than a dozen art galleries, as well as fine dining, shops devoted to vintage clothing and collectibles, bookstores, a trolley museum and a pharmacy that still has a working soda counter (yum!).

Eastworks Holiday Pop-up

Posted on 01/22/2016 by Terry Rennert

A few months ago I was introduced to Beth McElhiney, a local artist and Master Silversmith recently relocated from the Cape, she shared with me some of the details about a pop-up shop she envisioned at Eastworks.

For those of you who aren’t familiar Eastworks it is the old Stanley building, a large tool manufacturer, that has been re-purposed into a series of studios and art galleries including a live-in residential area for the vibrant community of artists who live or work there. The artists come together at many different times during the year, one of which is at the Eastworks pop-up shop which opened right after Thanksgiving with a variety of local artisans.

I am thrilled that she asked me to be part of the shop this year. We had a great time setting up the shop and she snapped these wonderful pictures of me along with members of my robot army, including “Stanley” made from old parts made in this building.

Pop Up Shop Collage

Stop by to see Beth and catch some of my newest shop bots, including Decker, they’ll be open only for a few more weeks.

Art is a Gift

Posted on 12/08/2015 by Terry Rennert

art is a gift Had an amazing time last weekend and thanks again to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County for holding this inspiring event. Not only did the event run so smoothly, it afforded me the opportunity to meet some new fellow artists like Jean-Pierre Pasche.

Jean-Pierre, is the owner and CFO (Chief of Framing Operations) of Big Red Frame. He runs the Elusie Gallery in the same fabulous location as his custom framing business, Easthampton’s Old Town Hall. The gallery showcases work by established artists as well as emerging talents, hosting fundraisers and other local cultural events that including Art is a Gift the holiday craft and art fair, which he invited me to join.

There are twenty-two local artists and artisans showing their works, located in the Easthampton’s Old Town Hall. Come out to support local artists and see some of my newest creations including Mr. Mayor – inspired by “Nightmare Before Christmas”

WMASS Artisans Group

Posted on 11/16/2015 by Terry Rennert

wmass artisans I am super fortunate to have met so many amazing gallery owners, curators and artists who put together shows and pop-up stores over the past few months that I have been invited to show at.

It is an amazingly supportive community for artists here in Western Massachusetts!

One of the groups that supports local artists recently sent me a letter of acceptance and I am thrilled to be joining the Western Mass Artisans Group. The Artisans of WMass is a collective of artists and hand crafters who hail from Western Mass, including the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires. Their aim is to provide a resource for shopping locally and handmade during any season.

From ceramics to sculpture and purses to wood crafts, they cover the gamut. Take a stroll around their gallery of artisans and see what might pique your interest. You can also visit my page on their site for a little behind the scenes snapshot about my Shopbots.

Join me at LOOP DE LOOP

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Terry Rennert

Easthampton City Arts+ Gallery is hosting a sneak peek satellite exhibit of LOOP artists where you can see a few of my recent pieces up-close and personal – including Hawkeye, who features a vintage brownie camera.

The exhibit kicks off with a reception during Art Walk Easthampton this coming Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 8pm and the gallery show will continue through September 29.

If you can’t make it to ECA+ please visit me at LOOP September 26 and 27. This 2 day event features a wide range of handmade repurposed art, jewelry, home décor, furniture, clothing and accessories.

The misfits have arrived

Posted on 07/31/2015 by Terry Rennert

This band of merry misfits are on display at Center Pharmacy. Lee and Chris loved the smiles brought to their faces by some of my other lil’ guys and gals, so they requested these pieces to share with their patrons. Come see them in Granby and say “hi” to my newest girl…Singer.

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