The Hahn Horticulture Garden (HHG) is not only a fabulous collection of living art; it is a showplace for artists from throughout the New River Valley and surrounding area. The Pavilion hosts 6 artist a year with a wide diversity of visual arts from photography to handmade paper; acrylics, watercolors and oils; mono-printing to metal work. The love of nature is shown in the creativeness of our local artists.
In 2015 the art went outside and Simply Elemental was born. Simply Elemental is an outdoor multi-artist installation integrated along the garden paths, plantings, and trees of the HHG. It is held annually from August 1st and September 30th. Simply Elemental 2018 was the first time that Performing Artists were also included.
In conjunction with the art show, the HHG has conducted a variety of events, including meet the artists receptions, hands-on art workshops, speakers and garden-art tours. Watch our events calendar for dates.
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Simply Elemental is an outdoor, multi-artist installation integrated along the garden paths, plantings, and trees of the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech. It is held annually between August 1st and September 30th.
For additional information on the event, please visit the Simply Elemental website
Robin Poteet fondly recalls the first time she experimented with watercolor. She sat alongside a stream in Floyd County, many years ago, and was mesmerized the moment she first laid brush to paper.Today, she is still in awe of that media –– appreciating the way colors mix and mingle on the paper and watching paint flow in unexpected ways. Watercolor has taught her patience, timing and humility, and it has served as a reminder that being in control doesn’t always yield a good painting.
Landscape, architecture and portrait are among Robin’s favorite subjects and her method of painting appeals to artists and art collectors, alike. She honed her skills through years of working as a graphic designer / illustrator for national furniture companies and celebrity designers such as Martha Stewart Home Furnishings and Joseph Ruggiero. Currently, she devotes her time to painting, teaching, exhibiting and jurying shows.
Robin maintains a studio and gallery space in downtown Salem, at 9 Library Square. Though she doesn’t keep regular hours, visitors are welcome and can all 540-384-5022 in advance for hours.
