Terry and Peg Skalicky, a creative brother- and sister-in-law duo, are teaming up for a shared gallery show entitled Nature’s Voyage, on display throughout the month of June at Pine Center for the Arts. Together, they bring years of dedication and artistry to this unique exhibit celebrating craftsmanship and nature.
Terry has spent over 35 years—and countless hours—creating exact replicas of well-known ships. His models have sailed on Pokegama Lake, where he lives, for the pure enjoyment of passing boaters. One of his destroyers even shoots BBs made of balsam wood, though he no longer fires them out of concern for safety.
Terry isn’t finished yet—he’s already ordered another ship to add to his growing fleet. It’s an expensive hobby, running into the thousands of dollars, and getting started can take time, with materials sourced from lumber yards, hobby shops, and specialty suppliers. And it’s not like Terry has an abundance of free time. Though retired, he serves as a full-time babysitter for his grandchildren and currently cares for the newest addition, Eli, four days a week.
Peg Skalicky has been running her custom framing business, Picture This…, out of her home for 36 years. She has also been creating commissioned artwork and participating in craft shows for just as long. Peg finds inspiration in nature and has a talent for transforming a piece of birch bark, a leaf, or a rock into a one-of-a-kind work of art. She also often sees heart shapes in nature and loves incorporating them into her creations.
Peg is a self-taught artist who also enjoys teaching others. You can find her classes on Facebook under Painting with Peg. Her artwork can also be viewed on her Leaf it to Peg Facebook page. If you don’t have Facebook, her website can be found at www.leafittopeg.yolasite.com.
The exhibition will remain on display throughout June. Regular gallery hours are 10 am-5 pm, Thursday-Saturday and Sunday 11 am-5 pm.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through an operating grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriations from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. This event is sponsored by Robert Thompson.