Local artist e’ bender-webb

When e’ bender-webb gets creative, one never knows what to expect. To date, his works of art include poetry, pottery, and unexpectedly beautiful sculptures forged of steel and other metals. From whimsical creatures to solid designs, e’s talents are born of a life ripe with adventures and education, along with his desire to bring joy to others. As a veteran who has seen the ravaging effects of war, he sometimes expresses reflections of those experiences through the work of his hands. To date, five of his pieces have been chosen for display at the National Vietnam Veteran’s Art Museum in Chicago, Illinois. During an interview, e’ explained his thoughts about these pieces and others created in a similar style.

This coming holiday season, the Firehouse Gallery, located in Historic City Hall at the corner of Fourth & H Streets, will offer the opportunity to see e’ bender-webb’s works and those of other local artists at the gallery’s annual holiday art gift sale. Visitors will find a variety of artwork such as jewelry, paintings, vases, figurines, and more. This special event begins November 28th and will continue through December fifteenth. The presentation includes works by Virginia Andrade, Gwen Childs, Samuel Santi, and other talented artists. Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am-4:30 pm, and 10am-1pm on Saturdays.

To enjoy more artwork by e’ bender-webb, look for the sculptures which will soon be installed along the Rogue River Highway as part of the city’s beautification project. Keeping with his theme of giving back to the community, he also donates pieces to the Black, White, and The Blues auction, with proceeds going to support the Wiseman and Firehouse galleries, along with the Grants Pass Museum. If you’d like to treat yourself to a stimulating visual experience, take an online tour through e’’s gallery at http://ebenderwebb.com/.