An intertwining of medium and message permeates the artwork of Helen Gotlib and Patrick Dragon, in both cases offering us intimate views of densely fantastic alternative worlds. Their juxtaposition in the gallery setting presents 2D and 3D environments full of dreamily aqueous fields, a deep color palette, and a zen-like celebration of nature.

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HELEN GOTLIB was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A life time interest in art led Helen to study at the University of Michigan’s School Of Art And Design where she divided her time between printmaking and scientific illustration. This lead her to develop a process oriented drawing style characterized by extreme detail.

Gotlib's travels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East have influenced her work, manifesting itself in the vast body of drawing, painting and printmaking she has produced over the course of the last decade.

Most recently Gotlib has made an extensive exploration of a deceptively nuanced subject of flowers. By following the life cycle of flora, she has managed to create images of unexpected beauty and emotional power.

Gotlib’s work has been exhibited in numerous juried shows across the country. She currently lives and works in Dexter, Michigan.
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PATRICK DRAGON is a nationally known ceramic artist with twenty years as an educator. He has over forty years experience of exhibiting his work, and over three hundred awards.

His ceramic work is in numerous national and international collections including The White House Collection of American Crafts, the City of Higashiomi, Japan, Maitland Art Museum, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, City of Ann Harbor Michigan, and City Hall Orlando, Florida.

Dragon was featured on the Ceramic Monthly and articles about his work have been published in numerous publications. He has juried numerous shows such as A.C.C. Baltimore, American Craft Exposition, and the Disney Festival of the Masters.