“All That Glitters…” a feast for the eyes!
January 1 – March 31
Opening champagne reception –
Saturday, January 10, 1-3pm
“All That Glitters…” is an invitation into a lifetime of creative exploration that comes together in one vibrant, personal retrospective. This blog highlights a rare opportunity to experience the full range of Bev Goldie’s artistic journey, from traditional painting and photography to the richly textured world of encaustics, alongside the fine jewelry and sculpture collections of Argo & Lehne. It is a celebration of curiosity, craftsmanship, and the joy of experimentation across mediums.
In her words:
“Welcome to ‘All that Glitters…’, a feast for the eyes that includes Argo and Lehne’s
Fine Jewelry, their Alfred Tibor Sculpture collection and a retrospective of my decades
as a Fine Artist. I am so thankful for this opportunity to show such a variety of media in
several styles and formats. This is the first time I’ve been able to show the many types
of art I’ve done over the years. You can tell I love to experiment.
“My name is Bev Goldie, and I’ve been a local professional artist since 2004. I majored
in Fine Art at Wittenberg University, which included a semester in Salzburg ,Austria in a
Photography/ Art program. I was also certified to teach K – 12.
Once my kids were raised, I knew I needed to get back into the saddle and paint!
Through watercolor classes with three notable Columbus Artists, Don Dodrill, Vivian
Ripley and Sandy Leukart I restarted my journey. I also discovered hand-enhancing
photos from our travels and did a small book with images from our travels to Germany
and Austria.
“Several of my friends suggested I look into the Columbus Cultural Art Center downtown,
and I found my comfort spot there on Thursday mornings doing oil painting for the next
10 years. I also dabbled in plein air painting with several long stints of “boot camps”
with Joe Lombardo, Michael McEwan and Chuck Marshall.
In 2011 I saw Encaustic paintings (molten wax and resin – a rediscovered Ancient Art)
for the first time while in New York City. It was love at first sight. I vowed to learn how
to do it, but once back home, I discovered that no one taught it here. Through
experimentation, several workshops and a year-long sabbatical at the Cultural Art
Center I matured in my techniques and decided to consider encaustics my main
medium.
“I never foresaw that I’d be teaching at the Cultural Art Center for 8 years in that medium-one so foreign to Central Ohio. I retired last year and try to do at least one blowtorch workshop each year now, which is one way to apply the encaustics. So what inspires me? My travels, observations, willingness to try new techniques, and aim to produce something that I would want to hang in my own home. Color, texture, and composition are important, but a sense of wonder when you see a piece is my goal. Please ask questions, read my titles for a chuckle and enjoy your viewing! My bio. is posted elsewhere here, and on my website at www.bevgoldieart.com.”
Conclusion
This collection reflects not only the evolution of techniques and materials, but a deep and enduring passion for creating work that sparks curiosity and wonder. Inspired by travel, observation, and a willingness to try something new, Bev’s art invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and connect emotionally with each piece. Whether you’re drawn to color, texture, storytelling, or a title that makes you smile, this exhibition is meant to be enjoyed openly and thoughtfully—art created from the heart, to be lived with and loved.
Explore Bev’s website.
