From staff reports
The USCB Sea Islands Center Gallery in Beaufort presents an exhibition of artworks by Jean McLaughlin and Tom Spleth titled “On the Edge of a Forest, A Conversation Begins.” On view from January 12 through February 27, the exhibition will feature woodcuts, digital works printed on metal and paper, and analog paintings. The gallery is at 1106 Carteret Street and will host a public reception for the artists from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12.
Spleth was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and received his master’s degree from the State University of New York, College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He has exhibited his work at various locations, including the Gregg Museum at N.C. State University. McLaughlin was born in Charlotte and has a master’s degree in liberal studies from N.C. State University. She has focused on printmaking and drawing, and her work can be found at Mica Gallery in Bakersville, N.C.. Both artists live and work in Little Switzerland, N.C.
