by Sasha Irving
Last week I dropped by Dale Evers’ studio to sneak a peek of his new show, “Guitars.” I was blown away by the passion and beauty of his latest designs and I know you will be too!
A Paso Robles legend, Dale has captured the imaginations of art collectors around the globe with his breathtaking and imminently graceful creations. Defined by natural balance and movement, daring composition, and innovative design, Dale's artwork is featured at important exhibitions and select galleries throughout the world.
In “Guitars,” Dale celebrates the guitar in original works that blend fine art and functional design. Having admired guitars since childhood, Dale’s love and interest for the instrument lay dormant for years until an acquaintance challenged him to make a guitar sculpture. That initial commission in 2011 was a transformative experience. Dale explains, “The moment I completed that first guitar, I realized the potential for a ‘Guitars’ exhibit.” Dale began to sketch design after design until “a cogent body of works evolved like a blueprint seared in [his] mind.” At that point, he says, “I became a slave to my vision and passion. Now ‘Guitars’ is my obsession.”
In his show statement, Dale explains more about the origins of this obsession, “The guitar is an iconic instrument that is woven into the fabric of American life. Tens of millions guitars, like a heavenly host, have descended into American pop-culture. Some lie idle in the rooms of houses, while others are adored by the laymen who attempt to extract their sweet sound. War-lords of packed arenas attempt to make the angelic instruments submit. Only a handful have even come close.”
The resulting collection of stunning guitar sculptures, gates, lighting, wind chimes and even tables will be revealed at Dale’s opening reception on Friday, August 10 from 6 pm to 9 pm. His design studio is located at 1000 Park Street and there’s plenty of parking in the City Hall/Library lot across the street! For more information on the exhibit, visit www.daleeversshow.info
Sasha Irving is the Programs Director of Studios on the Park and the Coordinator of the annual Paso Robles Festival of the Arts. Proud to be a native Paso Roblan, she is also a member of Balet Folklorico Cachanilla and an usher at Old Mission San Miguel Arcangel. For more information please visit www.studiosonthepark.org or call 805.238.9800.
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