Elise Ramsey, Glass Artist Joins the Gallery

 Elise Ramsey grew up literally at a glass blower's knee. The daughter of Guild glassblower Bob Stephan, Elise was exposed to the arts and crafts community from a very early age.

She currently lives north of Asheville and divides her time between glass blowing and caring for her two young sons.  The luminescent colors and swirling movement are trademarks of her craft. Not only is her glass work beautiful, but she creates with a nod to durability - all her Christmas ornaments have passed the "tow young boys and a dog" test.

Another Happy Customer!

This young man is Collin and he’s from Kingsport, TN. As you can see he is enjoying one of our all wood baby rattles, hand made by artist George Bagnall.

Mimi Strang

Mimi Strang has been a studio artist since 1985 and has been working in Asheville since 1996.  During her career she has explored a wide range of materials including, architectural tile and ceramics, prints, cards, wood sculpture and fabric art.  This year’s collection is focused on welded metal sculpture.

The Gallery carries Mimi's welded one of a kind metal wall pieces and standing sculptures.

Simone Wilson

Simone Wilson is a self-taught metal artist from Georgia. She is an obsessive scavenger and rescuer of materials from the past and this often influences her work.

“I am continually in awe of and inspired by the people in my life and the furry and feathered creatures and this good earth. I want the viewer to see and maybe remember something and smile. My images are simple and true. No dissection necessary. There’s not much dialogue there ... or maybe there is.”

Setting up studio in 1991, she began producing functional and aesthetic assemblages. Rusted roof tin, old wood, porch spindles, irreparable chairs … worn and discarded pieces of other peoples lives became birdhouses, yard art or simply backdrops for paintings. She continues to create two and three dimensional works and paintings while enjoying life in Asheville with her family.

The Gallery carries a varied selection of her steel laser cut leaf ornaments, and her whimsical  life sized and miniature "Heirloom Marionettes".

Holiday Party

Most of the Gallery of the Mountains staff, past and present attended the holiday gathering at Jack of the Woods in downtown Asheville this past weekend. Great food, music and company!

New from Chris Smith

Tiny glass vases just 3" high are new from Chris Smith along with several blown glass ornaments. Add some sparkle to your tree and home.