A group of devotees from Tryon Estates visited Gallery I at Tryon Fine Arts Center last week to view the one-of-a-kind pieces produced by Tryon Estates resident and philluminist (matchbook collector), Lew Phillips.

Matchbook cover collage art grew from his passion as a collector.

Phillips now makes various art objects for his own enjoyment. Rarely has this collection been seen, in which bits of matchbooks are organized thematically, then glued to a surface.

Gallery I hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The exhibit closes Saturday, Sept. 28.

For more information contact Tryon Fine Arts Center at 828-859-8322. (photo submitted by Beth Child)