Hallet Oak Gallery Spotlight on the Arts

featuring Chain-Saw-Wielding Artist

James Phillips

Saturday, October 8, 2016, 1 – 3 PM

Please join us for a free open-house reception from 1 – 3 PM, October 8th. James Phillips sculptures will be available for purchase.

Long-time Galveston Bay area resident and sculptor James “Jim” Phillips is a self-taught chainsaw-wielding artist who gives credit to his mother’s inspiration and his innate talent for carving. When his practice sculptures were stolen, he figured it was time to pursue carving full time. In 2008, Hurricane Ike wiped out many of the trees in Galveston; he reclaimed them as art and became famous across Texas for his tree sculptures. The Halllettsville community commissioned Jim to carve two bison from the 250 year old Hallet Oak Tree. Hallet Oak Gallery’s monthly Lunch & Learn series will present James Phillips life on Saturday, as well, earlier in the day for a nominal door fee. For more information, see Calendar-of-Events at www.halletoakgallery.com or to RSVP call 361-217-7030.