Gallery Series | Artwork Spotlights
Periodically posting spotlights from our rotating exhibits.
Introducing artwork spotlights! This is a series that will showcase some specific works included in our rotating exhibits.
I started posting these on our Instagram page at the start of this year during Hannah Zartman’s exhibit, as well as our following artist, Raven George. Now, I am picking up with the current exhibit, Pushing Up Daisies.
I understand that not everyone enjoys reading the descriptions in art museums and galleries, but I believe they can be helpful in contextualizing artwork. They are a part of the art’s story—and the exhibit at large. These artwork spotlights are a way to highlight the exhibiting artist’s descriptions and quotes from their exhibit statement.
While I cannot feature all of the works in each exhibit, I try to be intentional in choosing which ones to spotlight. You’ll have to visit in person to see them all!
Here is a spotlight from Shayna Parker’s exhibit.
I’ve chosen a subject I rarely stray from: flowers. Nature’s gift of color, flowers represent growth, fragility, tenderness, and beauty. They often represent people I love.
Title: Where Joy Grows
Dimensions: 32in x 40in
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Ink, Oil pastel, and Chalk pastel on canvas
Price: $2,000
This background began over two years ago as an experiment in colorful wash techniques. After completing only the first layer, the canvas sat untouched — waiting — until I revisited it and intuitively transformed it into one of my favorite abstract foundations.
Inspired by a playful exploration of scale, and sharing my mother's love for zinnias, I realized the vibrant palette was the perfect match for these joyful blooms. Choosing to move away from realism, I amplified the colors, allowing the painting to fully express my passion for color, energy, and — perhaps — a little bit of my chaos.
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more.
*You can view/buy this work on our Gallery shop.
Reminder! Shayna Parker’s Artist Talk is this Saturday, June 7th. There will also be live music from her friend and local music teacher, Crystal Murphy.
The event goes from 5pm-8pm. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
