This show of map paintings by Rachel Austin is fun and whimsical, with maps as the background for her beautiful flowers, and birds this will put us all in the swing of Spring. Rachel is also painting a mural on the wall to frame her art work.
Reception 6-9 pm Friday March 5th
In conjunction with the upcoming Valentine’s Day , Studio 2507 will host “FELT UP: queer, erotic, tomfoolery” an exhibit of the humorous genitalia –themed paintings of Brent Pruitt.
Brent Pruitt is an artist and designer currently based in Portland, Oregon. He studied film and communications at Antioch College with a concentration in sociology and queer studies.
He started painting as an exercise in self-exploration and visual expression of his creative writing. Brent has continued in this vein often touching on topics of body image, social justice, gender/queer issues, mortality, existentialism and the environment. He is fascinated by the use of messaging and art as propaganda.
Brent has a talent for reducing visual elements to their most basic, iconic representation while allowing the complexity of the message to remain intact and be felt. He is strongly influenced by minimalism, constructivism and abstract expressionism.
Opening Reception Friday February 5th from 6-9 pm. Please join us!!!
STUDIO 2507 is located at 2507 SE Clinton. 503 957 6800
Exhibit runs from Feb 1-27th
Louis Delgato’s intricate metal and glass sculptures and his beautiful new encaustic paintings will be exhibited at the gallery from January 4-31st.
New works by:
Annie Meyer- new landscapes.
Barb Campbell- unique ceramic sculpture.
Elizabeth Rohloff- limited edition and one of a kind hats and accessories.
Show opens on Friday, December 4th, 6pm to 9pm
Artist Statement
JACQULINE HURLBERT
My process involves a combination of quick, aggressive clay manipulation and methodical rendering of detail. This dichotomy gives me the finished look and feel that I want. I love the responsive nature of clay and I use the cracks and stretch marks of a thrown slab to generate tension in the surface. This stretching of the clay lends character and interest to the figures I create.
I use few tools and find that my hands suffice for most of the sculpting. I work quickly and with much gusto. I find that this gives me a finished piece that has energy and life in it. After the artwork is dry, I fire it to cone 05, this prepares it for the final surface treatment.
I am rather unorthodox in my finishes. I use everything I can get my hands on, including underglazes, oils, waxes and /or acrylics.
What I try to do in clay is to communicate my thoughts and ideas through symbolism. Each piece is a unique expression of my response to my inner world and my world around me.
Please join Studio 2507 for the First Friday Artists’ Reception on November 6th, 2009. 6pm to 9pm.
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