Calendar of Events

A free reception with the artists will take place on Friday, January 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner and Friends. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

Nothing Deep is a collection of works that represent an exploration in alcohol ink. For as long as I can remember I have always needed to be creative. I enjoy trying new media and within the last few years have discovered alcohol ink. I love color and the ink has suited me well with their vibrant colors and fluidity. I have called my exhibit Nothing Deep because I really don’t have any underlying message in my art. I use nature and shapes to create pieces that I feel are unique and interesting to look at.

Barbara Enloe was born and raised in Chicago, IL and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Southern Illinois University. The following years included marrying, having three children, moving from Illinois to North Carolina, and moving again to Knoxville 26 years ago. Enloe went back to school and received a Masters of Education from Lincoln Memorial University. For the past eighteen years, she has taught for Knox County Schools. Her pieces include works of animals, shapes with some 3-D aspects, and abstracts.

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Furniture as Art will include various chairs, tables and lamps all made of metal. Many of the pieces are painted. Art is not just something hanging on a wall or sitting on a pedestal. Likewise, furniture is not only a functional part of our lives. Furniture can be a form of artistic expression if we allow our expectations to be expanded and altered. Our expectations can be further challenged when the material used is outside the norm. In this case, the material is metal. After practicing law in Knoxville for many years, I have turned my attention to creating artful, unusual, and hopefully entertaining furniture. Please have a seat and enjoy my work.

Jim Parris has lived in East Tennessee for his entire life, spending most of the time in Knoxville in school or practicing law. Having had all the fun he can have practicing law, he recently retired and turned his attention to other pursuits.
www.parrismetalarts.com | Instagram @jwparris3800

The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 28 only, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed Monday, January 16, for the holiday. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.