“Be Still ii | The Warbler’s Flight” by John Canales
The current exhibit, “Aviary III,” at HIVE artspace in York is not a sequel to the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock classic film, “The Birds,” but an all-encompassing art compendium of creatures that rule the skies. Fly South to York to 126 E. King St. to Hive as there are 12 days left to view this treat, which closes on July 27.
True to its monthly “theme” presentations, HIVE always spins the wheel, never knowing what topic or category it will land on. That is exactly what makes Hive such a fun gallery to visit, and its size leads to showcasing art up to its rafters.
This roster of roosters for this exhibit includes artists from coast to coast. This short list of contributing artists includes Millworks’ Tina Berrier, whose painting provided the “Invitation” promotional card for the exhibit. In addition, Jessie Barber, Holly Carson, Millworks Fennec Design, Thom Kulp, Annie Nann and Erin Woods all hail from the capital city. Red Rose representatives are Jain Falcon, Rachelle Hoffman and Kyle Newkirk. Carlisle’s Sarah Ickes flies solo from there.
“Coming Home” by Daniel G. Walczyk
York’s contingency of 17 make up the bulk of the show. My lucky number showcases Amelia Mellberg, Blanton Amspacher, Trenton Bell, Blackbird Designs, Jamie Gerkin, Andrea Gingerich, Yesenia Groft, Robin Hotaling, Josh Johnson, Juliann Langeheine, Haley Miller, Royal Poff, Suzanne Rende, Nicole Smeltzer, Daniel Walczyk, Caty Wolf and Angie Wrightstone. Feeling a little “cloistered” is Ephrata’s Daphne Watts. In the scheme of things, birds flew in from all points throughout the country even as far away as California.
“Be Free” by Erin Woods
And a sincere word of thanks and encouragement goes out to the “Momma Bird” of HIVE, Susan Scofield, founder, curator and proprietress, who weeks ago fell out of the nest and broke her collarbone, among other things. This unfortunate accident has kept her wings momentarily clipped. The outpouring of love and support for her temporary situation from friends in the York community has been nothing short of amazing and yet comes as no surprise. Susan and Hive are synonymous with art in all its forms in the White Rose City. Get well, Susan. Now lets all sing like the birdies sing, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet.
“Mother Hen” by Amelia Mellberg
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