Sky Becomes Water, my 3rd solo exhibition with J. Rinehart Gallery in Seattle opens for a Collector’s Preview this Saturday, August 2nd 2-4pm and an Opening Reception during Pioneer Square ArtWalk next Thursday, August 7th 5-8pm.
Rather than being “inspired” by a particular theme or event, for this body of work, I began with how I wanted these paintings to feel– poetic.
Lyrical, dreamlike, beautiful in an unconventional way– perhaps incongruous or a bit illogical. These aren’t direct representations of landscapes (none of my paintings are) but interpretations of an emotional response to landscape.
Continuing my pursuit of intuitively formed landscapes, I found myself often turning the panels upside down, so that the sky became water and water transformed to sky.
As the fluid pigment runs down the surface, from sky to sea or lake and then back again, I’m reminded of the way water is connecting us all– to the earth, to our source, to every living thing.
You can get a sneak peek at the rest of the work in the show here ! If you see something you’re interested in, you can shoot the gallery an email at judith@jrinehartgallery.com.
In addition to the receptions listed above, there will also be an Artist Talk in the gallery Saturday, August 16th at 1pm.
I’ll be sharing more from the show in the coming days and weeks. I’m excited to show you!