Manzanita makes the natural choice
Appreciation of nature is the theme welding together the metal works of Chayo Wilson and paintings by Frankie White and Paul Polson, the three featured artists in the February show at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery.
Chayo Wilson
“I am inspired each day by the leaf I pick up on my morning walk, the colors of the sky, texture of bark, bringing divine to Earth through our vessel, age and beauty, journey and story and the highly charged emotional climate of our present time.
I love to collaborate with other artists and explore other mediums. My recent work is a collaboration with metal artists Bill Leigh and Laurie Vail. We inspire and stretch each other, resulting in art that offers a diversity and richness only possible through that collaboration.”
Frankie White
“I consider myself a landscape painter. I am drawn to the environment and the spirit of the natural world. These works complete a project of 24 paintings inspired by the varied landscapes between Eastern Washington and the Oregon Coast. The scenes are diverse, ever changing and always inspiring.
These paintings are primarily of the Oregon Coast. My goal is to capture the essence, intimacy and grandeur I find here. The hope is the viewer can enter the landscapes to experience the composition of space, the subtle or dynamic colors, the complementing textures, lighting and ultimately the tranquility and relationship with nature.”
Paul Polson
“For this show, I want to present the sights that have most influenced me in this beautiful area. This opportunity will allow me to share it with the community. There are many amazing artists here, and I hope to present a view and choice of subject matter that is unique to my style and vision.
Although I have worked within many mediums, oil painting has always allowed me to produce the colors and permanence I strive for. Having painted for at least 50 years, this medium and palette has become a part of me.”
The show will run through Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, located at 594 Laneda Avenue, open Friday through Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm. For more information, go to hoffmanarts.org.