Patterns, layers, connections, nostalgia – all of those elements have a place in Heather Rene Dunaway’s newest exhibition.
“Years ago, I started seeing patterns in nature,” said Dunaway, whose “Generations” art show will be on display during the month of August at 4P Studios, 3927 Roberts Rd., Martinez. A reception will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
She contemplated their complexity and how layers of patterns create a cosmic existence and those thoughts have also influenced this current exhibition with its body of new work. In “Generations,” she has added fabric to the mixed media design.
Over the past year, Dunaway has started digging into her family tree, learning about those who came before her. The sense of nostalgia came into her art as she began incorporating pieces of her grandmother’s fabric into her art.
Dunaway has always been artistically inclined. She’s worked in India ink, watercolors and photography. She’d wanted to be a photographer at one time. She attended Augusta University, where she explored other mediums such as ceramics.
She said she’s excited to have her work on display in August because her birthday is Aug. 16.
Lynne Harrill’s work is on display at the North Augusta Art and Heritage Center through Aug. 20. Photo courtesy North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center. 
Sara Quattlebaum’s work is on display at the North Augusta Art and Heritage Center through Aug. 20. Photo courtesy North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center.
In addition to Dunaway’s “Generations” exhibition, “Of Different Worlds” featuring the artwork of HAM and Payasa will be at the 600 Broad Gallery.
“Stephanie ‘Ham’ Willingham and Cee ‘Payasa’ Moses are an unlikely duo who take different approaches to art and life. As the operations directors at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, the two have found commonality in their passion for art and teaching, and their dedication to their craft and community,” according to the Facebook event for the reception which will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Aug. 6 at the gallery.
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Across the Savannah River, pieces created by members of the Upcountry Fiber Arts Group are on display at the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center through Aug. 20.
“I have honestly never seen an exhibit such as this – it is incredible!” wrote Mary Anne Bigger, the center’s executive director in an email
The Arts and Heritage Center is located at 100 Georgia Ave., North Augusta.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the Features Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach her at charmain@theaugustapress.com.
