New Flow Artist, Kim Beller is featured in October Asheville Made

Flow Gallery is always excited to welcome a new artist into the gallery. Lauren recently the opportunity to photograph Kim Beller for an article in Asheville Made’s October 2022 issue. That brought this painter and mixed media artist to the other partners’ attention. You can read the article here and stop in the gallery to check out her paintings in person.

artist Kim Beller's paintings

Jude Stuecker featured in Asheville Made

Prints & Colors & Skirts & Tops… oh my… You are going to want one in every color! Check out the feature story on Jude Stuecker in Asheville Made Magazine.

Tiffany Ownbey in The Laurel of Asheville

When you get up close to the figures of Tiffany Ownbey you might have an instant recognition of materials she incorporates into her art. It’s always fun to watch our customers as they are charmed by her pieces. The Laurel of Asheville has written an interview with Tiffany and we think you’ll enjoy gaining insight into her creative process. Read it here.

Ken Wheeler ... Featured in Carolina Home + Garden

Check out the Spring 2022 issue of Carolina Home + Garden, featuring artist Ken Wheeler. He’s the maker of our very popular birdhouses, rocking chairs, and fallen angel sculptures.

Susan McChesney... Featured in Asheville Made

Art Instructor Helps Cut Flowers Reach Their Full Potential

Perhaps you’ve noticed a new friendly face welcoming you at the gallery recently. Susan McChesney, has been assisting the Flow partners during the busy holiday season and we are so grateful for her enthusiasm in the shop. There’s so much we are learning about her pressed flower art, known as oshibana, which you can discover both in the gallery and via this link to read the article in Asheville Made. And if you’re a bride, Susan also turns bouquets into a beautiful memento of that special day.

Ruby Bock... Flow partner featured in Asheville Made

No Space For Contemporary Textiles In The Cosmos

In a recent Asheville Made feature story, Ruby Bock shares some thoughts on her creative process and the materials she enjoys working with. Ruby’s no-nonsense approach to creating allows her pieces to evolve in unexpected and delightful ways. You get the sense that nothing is ever wasted, whether Ruby is creating a wall hanging, decorative pillow, her signature cards, or those tiny books that are just the right size for jotting down whatever inspires you. Check out the article in Asheville Made.

Nina Kawar... Featured in Asheville Made

Maybe The Heart Really Is Made Of Porcelain

Long time Flow artist, Nina Kawar was recently profiled in Asheville Made Magazine. As soon as you enter our gallery you will likely notice her striking porcelain sculptures near the front desk. These hand-carved organic forms Nina says is “speaking to… fragility and temporality, but also resilience — and porcelain is very strong, like ourselves.” Check out the article here.

Jasper Herr... Featured in Carolina Home + Garden

Not Your Dad’s Swiss Army Knife

Flow Partner and professional photographer, Lauren Rutten was assigned a recent photoshoot by the folks at Carolina Home + Garden Magazine. One of the benefits of meeting regional artists is the opportunity to discover new talent and introduce them to our Flow customers. We absolutely love the hand-forged knives and tools that Jasper creates and are thrilled to invite him to show his work in our gallery. Jasper is young and passionate about his knife-making skills. You can read more about him in this article.
And when you are shopping for the perfect gift for your favorite chef or bbq lover, be sure to stop in the gallery to feel one of his knives in your hand. Be careful though… they are very very sharp!

Amanda Ray Danko... Featured in Asheville Made

Putting The Statement Back In Statement Jewelry

Flow welcomed local metalsmith Amanda Ray Dank of Lost Cover Jewelry to the gallery in 2021. You can read all about her work in a recent cover article in Asheville Made Magazine, as well as a feature in Carolina Home + Garden Magazine. Amanda creates modern brass jewelry and housewares that have both an edgy and elegant style. Bold, humorous, and functional… we think you’re going to love her work.