Shards, Segments and Ruminations by Sally Ketcham
November 7 -30 Shards, Segments and Ruminations: Mixed Media, Assemblages, Drawings and Paintings from an Unquiet Mind Packing materials, old game pieces, toys and other finds from local beaches and second use shops populate Sally Ketcham's paintings, drawings and collages. The integration of landscape and still life elements, objects and typography into paint and textured surfaces on canvas, board and paper, attempt a balance of accident and intention. The tension between control and chaos reference, for the artist, her personal musings on angst involving climate and militarism playing out in the waters of local seas. Please enable JavaScript to view ... Read More
Sleepwalkers by Saundra Fleming & Jonathan Menashy
The work of Jonathan Menashy and Saundra Fleming begs the question, “what are the various ways of communicating through the human psyche; what does this act entail?” Human beings exist within various states of consciousness and in fact Saundra Fleming has said that her ideal way to “see” a painting is to slowly fall asleep in front of it. Both Menashy and Fleming engineer a kind of psychological and moral reckoning that is to come. Phantasmagorical, these paintings move from psychological state into metaphysical crises. An elegance with Menashy and a certain lumpiness with Fleming, the sculpting of paint is ... Read More
Light in Flight by Nena Howell
November 7-30, 2024 Nena Howell’s Light in Flight is a vibrant collection of contemporary figurative oil paintings celebrates themes of spirit, laughter, and wellness. “As I work with each piece, I’m looking for feelings of abundance, movement, and respect—that respect I feel around the themes of connection to humanity, nature, and stewardship,” says Howell. “For this series I was drawn to coppers—colors of cedars and grasses intermixed with loose figurative movement lines and solid abstract Tlingit forms and figures. These colors and forms can be found in our indigenous Tlingit peoples clothing, regalia and household carvings.” To complement this exhibition, ... Read More
Gallery 110 at the Seattle Convention Center
From September 11, 2024, to January 14, 2025 at the Seattle Convention Center, Gallery 110 proudly presents a vibrant and diverse exhibition showcasing the talents of 26 member artists through 59 compelling paintings, evocative photographs, and vibrant mixed media works. All works are for sale—browse through the exhibition online and submit inquires here. This dynamic display reflects Gallery 110’s commitment to fostering creative expression, experimentation, and collaboration among both its established and emerging artist members. Explore this engaging public showcase any time in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2 of the Convention Center’s Arch Building, where rotating exhibitions are ... Read More