Spirit Flight by Rebecca Tobey

Rebecca Tobey’s nature-inspired ceramic sculptures will be featured March 26 at Karin Newby Gallery in Tubac. Rebecca is considered one of the west’s leading artists from Santa Fe. This special exhibition spotlights her first new ceramic creations in years.Among those remarkable new sculptures is “Spirit Flight,” where birds soar across a moonlit, star-filled sky on the surface of a ceramic buffalo. Unlike other Tobey ceramics that have a glossy finish, this particular buffalo has a more natural surface

The event represents a major turning point for Rebecca, who stopped creating ceramic sculptures in 2002 due to her late husband’s adverse reaction to the dust created in the process. This year, Rebecca decided it was time to bring them back.

Guiding Star by Rebecca Tobey

Known for her dynamic bronze wildlife sculptures, Rebecca will appear at the gallery, 19 Tubac Road, on Saturday, March 26 from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. The show, which also features painter and sculptor Nicholas Wilson, runs from March 25 through April 17.

“Art should be an evolutionary process, and I have happily returned to creating the ceramic sculptures which Gene and I loved so much,” Rebecca said. “I am truly excited to reveal this new work in a city that truly embraces the spirit of creativity and the power of inspiration.”

Rebecca Tobey in her studio

Flowing with spiritual intensity and a style that is both sophisticated and primal, the wildlife sculptures of Rebecca Tobey reveal a passion for the natural world and a fascination with the unbridled freedom of the west. Her bronze and ceramic interpretations are enhanced by a rich palette of subtle patinas, and a surface alive with shapes, symbols, starlit skies and mountain ranges. The Santa Fe artist’s uniquely stylized works transcend taste, time and trend and are appreciated by distinguished collectors worldwide.

Kokopelli (Bronze) by Rebecca Tobey

Five years after her husband Gene passed away she continues to create her unique style sculptures.

Fat Tuesday by Rebecca Tobey

Karin Newby Gallery carries a spectrum of Rebecca’s work, both large and small, as displayed indoors and at the gallery’s outdoor Monumental Sculpture Garden.  If you have never visited this exceptional outdoor sculpture garden then you are in for a real treat. I consider it one of the best in Arizona.

For more information about Rebecca Tobey, go to http://www.RebeccaTobey.com

Opening reception: Saturday, March 26 from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m

The gallery address is:

Karin Newby Gallery & Sculpture Garden

19 Tubac Road,

Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ 85640

Phone: 520-398-9662

Website: http://www.karinnewbygallery.com/

Ghosts photo by John Meyer

The two ghosts from the closed Magic Carpet Golf property on Speedway have found themselves left all alone and are desperately needing a new home.  A private party had originally adopted them but due to severe health problems are unable to take them home.

Besides the giant Sphinx, these 40-year-old statues find themselves totally alone since all the other figurative sculptures have been adopted.  These two unique creatures are probably two of the easiest to remove and the lightest of all the giant statues on the former miniature golf course.

These Ghosts are very happy gentle creatures and are not meant to scare anyone. They just need a new loving home. For more details please contact me at cspillar@q.com for more details.

Make these GHOSTS happy again by adopting them!

Old Stump from Magic Carpet Flying

On Saturday August 15 Tucson’s historic Valley of the Moon is having a birthday celebration at its children’s fantasyland and the public is invited. It will be the first opportunity for visitors to see the newly relocated sculptures from the closed Magic Carpet Golf property. The Pygmy Hut, The Castle, The Old Stump and The Spider Web are now concreted into their permanent location in the front part of the park.

Magic Carpet Castle Being Cut From Site

Valley of the Moon is in the middle of some major renovations. The work continues with the planting of a lawn, trees, shrubs and decorative ground cover for the front acre of the park.  Since 1923, Valley of the Moon has been spreading the message that Kindness to All is the Golden Key to Happiness.  Since the closure of over 30% of the park in 2008, many of the original works of George Legler have not been open to the public.  The Magic Carpet statues give The Moon a much needed facelift and an area to have weddings, birthday parties, and public events, with all proceeds dedicated to keeping the gentle dream of George Legler alive.

Spider Tree Flying From Magic Carpet

The film crew of  FOX 11  TUCSON TREASURES television show with Gina Trunzo will be at the event filming the entire fantasyland for an upcoming episode.

The public is invited to this unique event. Cake, music and good times will be furnished as well as a tour of the historic fantasyland led by the legendary Angus McDougal.

This is a one-night only family oriented event Saturday, August 15th from 7:00PM till 9:00PM. ADMISSION IS FREE, but donations are always welcome. All donations benefit the preservation of Valley of the Moon. Location:  2544 East Allen Road or for more information call 520-323-1331.

Web site: http://www.tucsonvalleyofthemoon.com