April - May 2018 Creative Spirits Gallery
Creative Spirits Gallery welcomes Marilyn Woods and Susan Schenk for an early spring display!
Also, we introduce Susan as our first ever "artist in residence". Read about the special opportunities for you to experience Art as Prayer with Susan.
Also, we introduce Susan as our first ever "artist in residence". Read about the special opportunities for you to experience Art as Prayer with Susan.
Art as Prayer: Prayer as Art |
Susan Schenk
A departure from my usual work, these mixed media pieces reflect my journeys in prayer and spiritual exploration. As part of West Linn Lutheran Church’s first Artist in Residency Program, I’m sharing my works which are crammed with spiritual symbolism for me. They bubble up from my subconscious when I give myself permission to be open to whispers and nudges from the spiritual world. I don’t question where they come from, or struggle to make them meaningful to others. My prayers often start as a one sided conversation until I move that energy into making art. Then, my prayers are not just words sent into the ethers, but confirmation that I am connected to something greater than myself. Inspiration flows through me and out my hands. I encourage you to examine how, where, when and why you pray, and to whom you pray. Then take your answers and just create, without explanation, judgement or apology. |
Marilyn Woods
After working in clay for many years, I embarked upon a new passion, painting! I love the freedom and vitality of the abstract and find that acrylics are best suited for that spontaneity. The somewhat unpredictable results are endlessly interesting. Manipulating acrylic paint on a canvas or paper with a brush, palette knife or my fingers is an intense process for me as the painting develops. I am hoping for a compelling visual experience for my audience. I often use acrylic inks as they have the ability to flow easily, especially on watercolor paper. Although I usually have some idea of the composition and certainly the color palette, these change often. As the painting takes shape it reveals new qualities in each interaction. Most often the pieces seem to create themselves – “I am just watching, ‘going along’ with what the moment brings.” Although I truly like the abstract, I often find myself painting landscapes and flowers.. “I seem to never know which direction I am going to go, which is some of the fun.” I like to use many layers of acrylic to get the depth and texture that I am looking for – maybe because of my ceramic background.” Enjoy |
Currents of the Mind
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Morning Has Broken
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