By Adrienne Gavula
Cary McVey is a bricklayer by day and a stonecutter by night. McVey, who is a descendant of one of the first families that settled in Athens, has always had a passion, even as a young child, for the creative arts and taught himself how to carve stone.
"This (stone carving) is something I've always done," McVey said adding that the time on each project varies. "It depends on how much you want to put into it and how much you want to get out of it."
Some of McVey's work was recently on display at Adleta Galleries. The show, "wOod & stoNe" featured McVey's stone carvings and mandolins by Pete Hart and Don McRostie, who have been creating the instruments for the past 20 years.
"Combining the expertise of these three exceptional local artists will echo the message that this southeastern Ohio community maintains and fosters a high degree of quality and creative sensitivity," said Don Adleta, curator of Adleta Galleries.
Approximately 150 people attended the grand opening of the show. To find out more about this local artist, contact the gallery at (740) 592-1492.
Adrienne Gavula is a student writer for University Communications and Marketing.
