This September, Gallery at the Park presents an exhibition of intricate woodwork and beadwork from Michael Jacoby and Alex Roeder!

Michael Jacoby is a woodworker inspired by shapes and movement, whose art draws from various sources such as engineering, architecture, and biology. Jacoby’s education in biological sciences has stayed with him throughout his artistic pursuits.

Jacoby is also influenced by kumiko woodworking, a 1,300-year-old art form entailing precision, repetition, history, and a connection to nature, evidenced by the representation of the hemp leaf in a pattern known as asa-no-ha.

“While I strive to find fluidity and whimsy in the work, I enjoy the reality offered by biological structures,” Jacoby says.

Alex Roeder is a bead artist known for her captivating designs. She experiments with innovative bead-embroidery techniques and vibrant color combinations to create truly unique works of art. Her works explore themes ranging from nature’s intricate beauty to the complexities of the human experience.

In 2019, Roeder received the prestigious Grand Prize in the international competition Bead Dreams for her work titled “Lily.” Roeder was also featured as the spotlight artist in Bead and Button Magazine’s December 2019 issue.

To see more of Alex Roeder’s beadwork, visit her website at alexroeder.weebly.com.