April and May ​Creative Spirits Gallery

Creative Spirits Art Gallery welcomes three artists for April and May! Susan Schenk, Eric AhernSawyer and Karin Kaelho. They bring a rich diversity of experience and impression in their art. We are so pleased to have these gifted artists with us in the weeks ahead.
Workshop and Reception April 28th, 9:30am
For more details feel free to contact the church office (503) 656-0110 or by email at wllcoffice@wllc.org
 Susan Schenk
Originally called Flutter-Bys, these art works celebrate the beauty and universal appeal of butterflies and their lowly cousins, moths. 

Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life and transformation. Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life.

Butterflies can symbolize the passing of a loved one, and lifting the spirit from the bonds of this physical life. Or, life struggles endured to emerge as a better person. Butterflies are also a symbol for celebrations, weddings, life, and journeys. They can also be a sign of hope for those who suffer through spiritual, physical, emotional and mental struggles which call out for metamorphosis. 

Think of the most transformational times in your past and see if you can figure out what your greatest butterfly moment is so far. Let the memory of that time guide you and remind you that as long you accept the idea of change and embrace it, you’ll eventually spread your wings and soar…

​All works are made with found objects, recycled paper and thrift shop frames, leaving a small carbon footprint and finding beauty in what others throw away.
 Eric AhernSawyer
Jewels of The New Antiquity specializes in designing unique jewelry, each piece being one-of-a- kind artwork. 

By re-using gems and precious metals, we bring modern design treatments, old world craftsmanship, and the urgency to protect our environment with uncompromising standards.

These pieces of wearable art are designed and constructed by Conservation Biologist, Eric AhernSawyer. He obtained his BA at Marylhurst University in Environmental Science and MS.c. in Conservation Biology at Antioch University New England. 

As an eco-jeweler Eric practices sustainability & conservation using his knowledge of minerals and his life-long love of art.

​Eric sources his fine jewelry materials to support non-profits, local small businesses and estates.
 Karin Kaelho
"Kaelho" is Oregon's Premier Female Artist in Pop-Realism. Her acclaimed artwork graces homes in Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Upland CA. Her brilliant launch in to the art world has been met with applause and accolades of entrepreneurs, activists and mayors. Painted in vivid colors and bold strokes, her pop-realism of Pacific NW icons touches the inner core of all true nature lovers and dreamers. Be inspired!