Chasing Shadows
October 8 - November 14, 2021
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Juror's Statement
"I found that after reviewing and making my selections for inclusion in the Chasing Shadows exhibit, it was important for me to share, first of all, my gratitude and honor in taking on this responsibility.
Beyond the criteria of viewing each unique piece for attention to a basic understanding of line, composition, texture, use of mediums and presentation, I was humbled by the descriptions of each artist's creative journey. The courageous entry into creative chaos and risk taking that is so necessary for an artist is evident within each work.
Each artist found their footing somewhere within nature, ancient history and traditions, healing voyages or old but newly emerging political issues. I go away from this artwork with a renewed understanding of how truly connected we all are in healing, celebrating and organically embracing this fragile planet of ours.
Chasing Shadows has required each of these wonderful artists to portray a self-portrait. Be it conscious or from the realms of the subconscious. I encourage each viewer to be still and allow yourself to find your unique entry point into each of these creative pieces."
Beyond the criteria of viewing each unique piece for attention to a basic understanding of line, composition, texture, use of mediums and presentation, I was humbled by the descriptions of each artist's creative journey. The courageous entry into creative chaos and risk taking that is so necessary for an artist is evident within each work.
Each artist found their footing somewhere within nature, ancient history and traditions, healing voyages or old but newly emerging political issues. I go away from this artwork with a renewed understanding of how truly connected we all are in healing, celebrating and organically embracing this fragile planet of ours.
Chasing Shadows has required each of these wonderful artists to portray a self-portrait. Be it conscious or from the realms of the subconscious. I encourage each viewer to be still and allow yourself to find your unique entry point into each of these creative pieces."
As one of our artist’s beautifully stated,
“I’ve always found comfort in the shadows.”
“I’ve always found comfort in the shadows.”
Terry Valdez, Juror
Artist - Art Educator
Artist - Art Educator
Virtual Gallery
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Participating Artists
Links go to individual artist websites.
Links go to individual artist websites.
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Audrey Armstrong | Port Angeles, WA
Joe Axler | Seattle, WA Ross Brown | Sequim, WA Mary De Paolo | Sequim, WA Tiffani Erdmanczyk | Bellevue, WA Carmen Germain | Port Angeles, WA Lindsey Morrison Grant | Portland, OR Sarah C. B. Guthrie | Seattle, WA Susan Hazard | Port Townsend, WA Melinda Hurst Frye | Seattle, WA Steve Jensen | Seattle, WA Eva Kozun | Sequim, WA Gloria Lamson | Port Townsend, WA David Li | Portland, OR Jayne Marek | Port Townsend, WA |
Meagan Marsh Pine | Pullman, WA
Pierson Matthews | Puyallup, WA Trung Pham | Seattle, WA Ellie Polk | Port Angeles, WA Kevin Regan | Seattle, WA Jodi Riverstone | Port Angeles, WA Twyla Sampaco | Bellevue, WA Stephen Schildbach | Seattle, WA Lynn Skordal | La Conner, WA Jude Stigler | Port Angeles, WA Amanda Sweet | Shoreline, WA John Tylczak | Tacoma, WA Cathie Wier | Port Townsend, WA David Willis | Sequim, WA Tanya Young | Mount Vernon, WA The Story Medicine | Tacoma, WA |