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LLANO,
Texas, August 26, 2008 /Lou Quallenberg Studios/ --
Once again the talented mesquite artist Lou Quallenberg
has created a breathtaking mesquite coffee table art
piece. The piece is a perfect combination of nature and
sculpture. Lou tries to draw the soul of the tree into
each piece he creates. He looks upon each tree as a
unique gift and tries to honor it's long life with the
creations he brings forth from it's trunk and branches.
If you get a chance to look at and touch this new piece
you will find it talking to you, maybe even singing. Its
soul along with a piece of Lou's spirit are fused into
the piece creating a concept the Japanese call takumi.
It is a goal Lou Quallenberg tries to reach in each of
his pieces.
The piece is scheduled to debut at the prestigious
Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Now
in its 16th year, the conference continues to be the
foremost exhibition and celebration of what is happening
in the world of western design. It is an honor to be
accepted to exhibit at the Western Design Conference.
The juried show, featuring nationally recognized
artisans and craftspeople working with wood, metal,
leather, textiles, and more, runs Sept. 4-6, 2008. The
world's preeminent exhibition of Western furniture, home
accessories, fashion, and jewelry features a wide range
of artistic influences, including Cowboy, Adirondack,
Rustic, Lodge, Asian, Southwestern, Hispanic, Native
American, and Modern. Approximately 100 exhibitors and
3,500 western enthusiasts, collectors, and design
professionals plan to attend the three-day event at the
Snow King Resort.
The Western Design Conference is hosted by Teton Home
and Living magazine with a mission of helping nurture
the evolution of design in the American West. The
conference is part of the opening days of the popular
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, Sept. 4-21, 2008. The
WDC exhibition and sale will be open to the public
Thursday, Sept. 4 from Noon to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5
from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. at Snow King Conference Center in
Jackson. Tickets are $15, or $35 for a three-day pass.
For additional information, call (307) 690-9719 or visit
http://www.westerndesignconference.com/.
Lou along with his wife Cheryl, mentor/partner and
father-in-law Steve Walker, mother-in-law Carolyn Walker
and brother-in-law Shawn Walker will all be involved in
getting this piece and it's sister piece safely to the
show in Jackson Hole. It will require special care
because of its extra large size. The Jackson coffee
table measures 10 ft 4 inches at its longest length, 2
ft 8 inches at its widest point and is 1 ft 6 inches
high. The sister piece measures 9ft 2 inches in length
and 2 ft 6 inches at its widest point. Both of the tops
are natural mesquite slabs that measure a hefty 1 ¾
inches in thickness. The trip of about 1,300 miles each
way is expected to take 3-4 days each way.
Lou's work is sure to create a buzz and will represent
the Texas Hill County with honor. They are each real
treasures for generations to come and art that functions
as furniture.
Source: Lou Quallenberg Studios
CONTACT:
Cheryl Quallenberg, 325/247-4304 512/417-9274, 1501 Flag
Street Llano,Texas 78643
Website:
www.LouQart.com
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