The Harbor Gallery presents Earth and Sky / Ohio’s Ethereal Beauty – Fine art photography, pastel & encaustic by Chris Shirer.

Stop in The Harbor Community Center and Gallery Monday – Friday from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. (except holidays like Thanksgiving) now through November 30. Pieces are available for sale. The framed photography is also available for purchase as unframed prints in various smaller and larger sizes. The gallery curator is Joy Pratt.

The Opening Reception event with Chris Shirer is on Saturday, October 19 from 4 – 6 PM. Refreshments will be served!

Artist Statement

Chris Shirer’s photography, pastel and encaustic work reflects the infinite resilience of nature, inspired by the earth and skies of Southeast Ohio and East Coast beaches.

Her application of pastel on wood or canvas, sometimes combined with encaustic wax, creates an ethereal effect. Pigments and wax, working with the textured substrate celebrate the influence of what lies beneath on our perception of reality.

Shirer is a member of the Somerset Artists’ Co-Op. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh and has lived in Lancaster, Ohio for the past 28 years

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