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Featured Artists

Laine Bachman

Laine Bachman was a very inquisitive child growing up in the rust belt of Ohio. Her mother is an avid gardener and Bachman loved exploring the plant life in her yard and in the woods and the creek nearby her home. Ever curious, she enjoyed peering behind the obvious, such as turning over rocks to discover the hidden worms and insects beneath them. Bachman showed an interest in art at an early age and participated in private art programs and exhibitions throughout her school years. Her fascination with plants and nature, along with an interest in mythology and folklore, is the fuel for her imagination. More

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Hunt Slonem

Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. He is best known for his series of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds, as well as his large-scale sculptures and restorations of forgotten historic homes. Slonem’s works can be found in the permanent collections of 250 museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Whitney, the Miro Foundation and the New Orleans Museum of Art. More

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Hi-Fructose Article on Standing Strong Exhibition

January 15, 2025

Bender Gallery is “Standing Strong” with Artists Affected by Hurricane Helene

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Seth Haverkamp Interview with Hi-Fructose Magazine

November 13, 2024

Light is Everything: An Interview with Seth Haverkamp

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Rob Lorenson interviewed for the Boston Globe

October 21, 2024

The Middleboro metal sculptor who wants his pieces to ‘look as luscious as possible’

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