IN THE MAIN GALLERY
February 29 - March 24, 2024
Kim Hamblin: Cut Paper Assemblage
Kim Hamblin is an artist working in ‘cut paper assemblage’- a unique combination of hand cut paper images, painted, layered, pressed and then nailed to plywood backgrounds with tiny nails.
“The imagery I am drawn to is that of the sciences: anatomy, botany, entomology, zoology and the combinations of them. My influences are my collection of old books, Nature, and life. By weaving the details of botany, anatomy and biology together, I draw the viewer to see themselves in relation to nature and hope to inspire deeper conversations about our role in it. We are often on the outskirts of nature, but I think the only way to save ourselves is to understand that we need to protect and understand the intrinsic value of our natural world.
Jill Torberson: Metal/Mixed Media Sculpture
Jill Torberson is an artist and musician who works in steel creating custom ironwork for homes and public spaces throughout the Portland Oregon metro area. Jill’s design approach to artwork and steelwork is to create pieces that are light by design. “Light” in these works refers to both the structure as well as the way in which lighting and shadow interact with the art. She allows the structural integrity of the steel do the work, which enables her to design and fabricate artwork that seemingly floats, or is light, or can be seemingly fragile. Steel is the perfect material to realize this vision of lightness and strength.
IN THE FEATURE AREA...
Zoe Larson: Acrylic Paintings
“Storybook”
This collection is of acrylic paintings on canvas. I create collages and use the collage as reference material for each acrylic painting. I first began collaging as a child, creating “dollhouse scenes” using my mom’s catalogues. As my painting style developed, I integrated my love of animals by centering each painting around an animal-inspired character. Each painting tells a whimsical story about the characters within.
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