The Venus Soiree at the Dickson Gallery
Photos & Story by Gwenda Anthony

Friday, Jan. 27, The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art was the scene for the opening reception of "The Venus Soiree." The event was billed as "an exquisite fine art jewelry affair just in time for Valentine's Day."

The show featured jewelry fashioned by Jai Johnson, Julia Humphreys, Libby Lynch, Amanda Bain, Holly Couch, Janice Sumler and Jacque Hillman. To inquire about purchases, call gallery owner Rachel Dickson at 423-9708.

Libby, who teaches art at the University School of Jackson, is Julia's daughter. They are both from Humboldt and have been sculpting glass jewelry for about five years. Libby's specialty is crosses, while her mom specializes in pendants and pins made by fusing glass. Jewelry Artist Jai Johnson uses polymer clay in her pieces.

Entertaining the guests was flutist Becky Googe, who plays with the Jackson Symphony and is the wife of attorney George Googe.

Gwenda Anthony is a senior writer at The Jackson Sun.