Kaleidoscopes at Smith Galleries

Smith Galleries features one of the finest selections of kaleidoscopes you will ever see. The gallery is located on beautiful Hilton Head Island and is open Monday through Saturday between the hours of 10 and 6.

The kaleidoscope shown here is called "Inversion" and it is made by Henry Bergeson. It is a two mirror scope which has its own internal light source. Just push the brass button and the internal light comes on revealing the brightly lit object chamber. It is made of birdseye maple and bubinga and comes with three interchangeable object chambers. It stands 12 inches tall and is $840.

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Flameware Pottery by Terry Silverman at Smith Galleries

Smith Galleries has featured the wheel-thrown flameware pottery of Terry Silverman for many years. Handmade by Terry since 1973 at his one man studio, The Pottery Works, this cookware suits the needs of everyone in the kitchen, from the gourmet chef to the everyday cook. Flameware is safe to use directly over a gas flame or an electric burner as well as in the oven and even the microwave.These pots provide an even heating surface and continue to hold heat long after they have been removed from the oven or stovetop. Pots are dishwasher safe and can be cleaned with metal pads or utensils; they are very durable and almost impossible to scratch. Designed for the cook who wants a wholesome looking object that works great and is made by a real person.

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Dewey Cats at Smith Galleries

Mary Gates Dewey's cats are handmade of clay and the colors and patterns are produced by an ancient method of firing called sawdust or "pit" firing. Once the piece has been bisque fired in a kiln, it is buried in sawdust and the sawdust is burned. The smoke from the sawdust produces the permanent colors in the clay. Sizes vary slightly and color patterns are random. We have known Mary Gates Dewey since the early 70's when she visited Wally's pottery studio which was in Tennessee at that time. Mary's cats, which we have featured for several years, have been continuously sought after by collectors and cat lovers.

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Exotic Sands - sand pictures by William Taber featured at Smith Galleries.

Smith Galleries has recently discovered the fascinating "Art in Motion" sand pictures by William Taber. Each piece is handcrafted in America with beautiful colored sands from around the world. Black from the African coast, white sands from New Mexico, green from South America and coral pink sands from Southern Utah. Turn one over and the process begins creating a new sand picture. Choose between summer turquoise and sunset orange liquid colors. Exotic Sands are available in three sizes and all styles include a swiveling pedestal. The unique high styled cherry wood or black metal frames will adapt to the decor in any home or office. Exotic Sands are fascinating to watch and have become our number one gift for men (women love them too).

Hand made wooden jewelry boxes at Smith Galleries.

Smith Galleries features a large selection of handmade wooden jewelry boxes made by American artisans. Pictured is the "Akiri" box by Jim Bateman. It is made of birds eye maple and cherry and measures 16" x 10" x 5". It represents the finest of American craftsmanship and is truly an heirloom box. The gallery features many other boxes you can see here.

StoryPeople Sculpture at Smith Galleries

StoryPeople sculptures by Brian Andreas add a touch of "happy" wherever they are displayed. Everyone who has been in the gallery knows that it is hard to walk by the StoryPeople display without reading at least a dozen.

Mr. Right is shown here and it reads: "He loved her for almost everything she was & she decided that was enough to let him stay for a very long time." There is a lot of truth and wisdom in those words. This sculpture is a little over two feet tall.

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Lee Coulter Wind Machines

Lee Coulter Wind Machines are now showing at Smith Galleries on Hilton Head Island. Born in Chicago, Lee eventually settled along the central coast of California in the late 70's, where he began an apprenticeship as a jeweler. After working as a jeweler into the mid 80's, he branched out into sculpture in stone and metals. His main focus now as an artist are fantastic wind machines. Each sculpture is handcrafted of copper and brass, insuring a quality that is guaranteed unconditionally. Wind is caught by copper 'wind cups'. This work is substantial enough to use on top of a roof, yet the graceful and hypnotic spinning motion lends an air of elegance wherever it is installed. All kinetic sculpture is available on a 3' copper pipe stand complete with materials for installation in your garden.

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