Billie Hagerman, Louise Fletcher and Alysha Schilling – Generations: Tripping on Light

This exhibition round includes works provided by Billie Hagerman, Louise Fletcher and Alysha Schilling which will be on view in the Second Floor Connector Gallery from November 27, 2024 – February 8, 2025.  Lowe Mill A&E invites patrons and art lovers to join us for Open Studio Night, a building-wide experience when our over 150 studios will be open to the public.  The evening also includes receptions for all seven of our gallery spaces. This series gives the public a chance to meet and interact with visiting artists and discuss their work as it is on display and available for purchase. Come out, enjoy a pleasant evening, and maybe you’ll find that special piece of art that speaks to you!  The Open Studio Night reception is Saturday, February 8 from 5-7 pm.

 

Mother, Daughter and Granddaughter showcasing light in their respective mediums

 

Billie Hagerman – Mother

    I am one of four sisters who grew up on our dad’s cattle ranch in Idaho.  As we grew, we each developed our own way of expressing our artistic passions.

     It makes me extremely proud to see the artistic talents of my daughters and grandchildren and now, even in my great grandchildren.  As for myself, my husband and I have lived in Klamuth Falls, Oregon for the past 52 years.  I have studied art at the Klamath Community College as well as under several well-established art instructors.  My art work is displayed in several businesses in Klamath Falls as well as at the Klamath Art Association Gallery in Klamath Falls, and at the Two Rivers Art Gallery and Gift Shop in Chiloquin, Oregon.  I am a member of both associations.

 

Louise Fletcher – Daughter

     I am proud to be able to have a studio here in the Historic Lowe Mill, Studio #2052.

     My artistic take on Stone Jewelry can be attributed directly to my mother who nurtured my artist side.  I started making jewelry approximately 25 years ago, starting with the basic stringing of beads and evolving into my current style of creating my own stone pieces with my lapidary equipment, specializing in Intarsia and wire weaving.  This form of art has become my passion and my stress relief all in one.  You can find me most evenings in front of the tv with wire and stone in my hands.  Each piece I make is a unique piece that will never be repeated so each person can have a one of a kind, wearable piece of art.  I have been able to attend the William Holland Lapidary Institute in Georgia to learn my latest skills and look forward to going back to fine tune my skills.  

     Up until I was able to move into my current studio, I participated in different shows and the Foley Farmers Market for 12 years on the Gulf Coast.  My husband and I moved to Arab 5 years ago and haven’t looked back!

 

Alysha Schilling – Granddaughter

     Originally from Oregon, I am a photographer driven by my lifelong passion for art.  As a mother of two and a dedicated wife living in North Carolina, my artistic journey began at a young age, sitting beside my grandmother as she painted and played the piano.    

     Influenced by my grandmother’s dedication to nurturing my artistic talents, I have pursued a fine art degree in film photography (AAS) from a local community college.  My time spent in the darkroom during my studies solidified my love for photography, inspiring me to embark on a career that allows me to capture the raw beauty of people.  My style is that of a human documenter, focusing on capturing people and babies with a natural look and employing a light touch in post-editing.  One of my most cherished experiences in photography is documenting newborns, where I feel honored to capture the precious moments of a new life.    

     Through my lens, I strive to create timeless and heartfelt images that resonate with my audience.