By June Mathews
Whether stained glass artist Andrea Lucas holds greater passion for art or her turreted home in Homewood’s historic Hollywood neighborhood is sometimes hard to say.
Either way, she’s combining the two in a one-of-a-kind art show and sale called The Hampton Show. The event will be held in and around her home, at 509 Hampton Drive, Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. The public is invited.
“I think it’s going to be a blast,” said Lucas. “It’s a casual event, but we’ve got some exceptional artists. We’ll also have some musicians, and we’ll be serving wine for people to sip as they enjoy the show.”
In considering which artists to invite, Lucas gravitated toward the unusual, looking for things not routinely seen in the Birmingham area or not traditionally thought of as art. One example of the latter is Jane Mallonee Philips, a fourth-generation tapestry quilter who creates intricate and colorful designs in fabric.
“These quilts are masterpieces,” said Lucas, “absolutely gorgeous.”
Mosaicist Paulette Clements will be bringing some equally intricate and colorful designs in her own medium, and art teacher Beth Bradley will be showing some of her work in acrylics.
In addition to providing the venue, Lucas will be participating in the show, bringing some of her work in stained glass, fiber, paper mache and metal from her Andrea Lucas Studios in downtown Irondale. She also will have on hand some of her original jewelry pieces.
Other participating artists include Tim Blanton, executive director of Episcopal Place, who paints watercolor pet portraits; Janice Eubank with her kiln-formed framed glass creations; Catherine Partain with crosses fashioned from scrap metal; Paige Nicholson, who creates mixed media jewelry; RN and water color artist Kelly Wade; fiber artist Judy Fuller; folk artist Cecily Chaney, who also creates jewelry; and Steven Thomas, who works in multiple mediums.
“I’m adding artists as I go,” Lucas said, “and I have a list of weather-permitting artists who will be displaying their work outdoors.”
Built in 1927, the Lucas home has twice been featured in Southern Living and is a classic example of Spanish Mission-style architecture. When the once-gated Hollywood district was originally conceived in the early 1920s, Spanish Mission and English Tudor were the only authorized home styles, and specific sections of the development were set aside for each style. As time went on, other styles were added.
“It’s rather small but so filled with character,” Lucas said of her home, where she lives with husband Jerry and dog Noah. The Lucases moved there after living on 12 acres in Pelham for 15 years while raising their family, and they’ve welcomed the nearness of neighbors and the sense of community in Hollywood. It’s that spirit Lucas hopes will contribute to The Hampton Show, and she’s hoping to make it a semi-annual event.
“It’ll draw two different crowds: those interested in art and those interested in seeing the house,” she said. “I think it’ll be a lovely thing to have ongoing in the neighborhood.”
For more information, contact Andrea Lucas at [email protected].
