Anne Reed Gallery and The Open Room

ANNE REED GALLERY is pleased to collaborate with THE OPEN ROOM, a fabulous contemporary furniture store in Ketchum, Idaho. We believe that art should be as integral to the design of a fine room as the décor and furniture, and THE OPEN ROOM shares our design philosophy.

When in Ketchum, visit THE OPEN ROOM, where you'll find beautiful furniture that complements your artwork! With superb taste, owner Claudia Aulum offers décor for gracious indoor and outdoor living, and a unique eye for exquisite lines as well as practical function.

ANNE REED GALLERY recommends THE OPEN ROOM's monthly newsletter which includes knowledgeable articles on design, suggestions on how to make a positive impact with furniture and art, and helpful hints on how best to care for furniture. You will receive a $25 credit toward a purchase at THE OPEN ROOM when you sign up for the newsletter, and you will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate. To register go to: http://www.openroomfurniture.com/GilmanNLcross-2-12-09.aspx
For more information and to see THE OPEN ROOM's wonderful website, go to: http://www.openroomfurniture.com.

Video Interview with Ricardo Mazal

Discussing his process and the impetus behind his most recent project in Odenwald Forest in Germany, Ricardo Mazal can be seen at http://artworksmagazine.com/?p=733. Second in a planned triptych with the common theme of death and burial - although Ricardo sees it as a larger celebration of life and living - the photographs, prints, and paintings of the Odenwald trees is a fascinating look at what inspires an artist and informs his creativity. Beginning with his series on La Tumba de la Reina Roja (The Tomb of the Red Queen), a Mayan burial site in Mazal's native Mexico, and continuing with the Odenwald burial trees, Ricardo will finish the triptych with a journey to Mount Kailash’s sky burials, Tibet, in 2009.