Jeffrey Olson Featured At Bloom For May Artwalk

Jeffrey Olson is an assemblage sculpture artist uses rusted scrap metal and distressed wood as his primary materials. Foraging for these materials is the beginning of the process; never knowing what will be found is exciting and stimulating. Olson is drawn to their shape and texture possibilities and chooses to leave them in the twisted, crushed, deteriorated forms in which they are found, giving his work a raw, primitive feel.

The pieces are seldom preconceived; the inspiration for his work comes from a lifelong interest in mythology, science fiction, primitive religion and psychological archetypes. 

Embryonic Journey

Winter Nude

According to Olson, "Art is fun; the creative process ignites a fire that warms my soul and creates a desire to share that inspiration and joy with the world. Art has the power to inspire, make one laugh, cry and contemplate.That sums up why I create art."

To see more of Olson's work, visit his website: darkmoonstudio

Bloom 

5410 17th Ave NW

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington Joins Ballard Artwalk In April

The Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is happy to join the Ballard Art Walk for the Spring quarter. KMC WA is a Buddhist temple in Ballard and houses many authentic statues and images of various Buddhist deities, including an 8 foot statue of Buddha Shakyamuni finished in real gold. We will have members of our community available to help visitors understand the symbolism and meaning of the statues and images as well as the process of producing this sacred art. This is sure to be a fun and inspiring evening for everyone as the beauty of Buddhist art is revealed.

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington
6556 24th Ave NW

Cameron Mason Opens New Doors At Building C For November Artwalk

Building C just got a little bigger with the renovation of the first floor, adding fourteen new studio spaces to the vibrant community of artists working in this historic building. 

Fiber artist Cameron Mason is one of the newest tenants, adding her soft sculptures to the mix of media brought to life at Building C. Join her for an open house in Studio 10 from 6-9pm. 

Building C

4818 14th Ave NW

Prolekult III Mixed Media Show To Open At Blowing Sands During Artwalk

Local artists working in a variety of mediums are celebrated in this group show.  Laurette Chasse will bring in her collages, Nat Gibbons his paintings, and Carla Madrigal and Danny Mansmith their embroidery.  There are also sculptures by Jordan Miller and Alexis Ortiz, collaged contemporary cassone by Heather Swain, and a painted ukulele by Dalton Webb. 

Opening night will feature a special performance by the Ukadelics 7pm-8pm. 
The Ukadelics are Jeff Cook, Kevin Wilson, Jeff Ringer, Craig Kuehnert, Charlene Hall, Rick Araluce, Marne Cohen-Vance, Lisa Bellero and Julie Miller.  This talented group met by working together at the various theatre scene shops in the Seattle area over the years. They formed the band 7 years ago to play at the annual luau of a couple that was also part of the theatre community and we have been playing ever since. They entertain as a Tiki Band,  playing a range of songs from Martin Denny and Elvis Presley to Annette Funicello and late thirties songs like the songs of Andy Iona. 

Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Fine Art Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW

Design, Mathematics, Fabrication: Bonnevie Sculpture at Blowing Sands in June

Karlito Bonnevie's artwork often takes the form of beautiful furnishings with a subtle mathematical influence.

 "I love to design stuff - it allows my creative juices to flow.
I love to use and apply mathematics - it keeps me in touch with the universe.
I love to build stuff in metal - it's extremely focusing and surprisingly forgiving.

Ultimately, one must answer the question - why do we make art? Ah, who cares? Just make it!"
Please come see pieces-to-redesign-your-living room-around at Blowing Sands Glass/Laura Frost Fine Arts.

Extra for artwalk! Special one-night-only trunk show of metal and glass pieces by accomplished artist Lon Clark.

Blowing Sands
5805 14th Ave NW

For the Month of January, Y Home, A Pop Art Installation by MK Barr will be Showing at Blowing Sands Glass Studio

Y HOME

a pop art installation by MK Barr

A playful, colorful gulp of fizzy water with new perspectives of home, including sculpture, painting, architectural design and more.  Don't forget your sunglasses!
 

MK Barr is a multi-disciplinary artist and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Interior Design.  Recently, she directed the inspirational documentary called “Painted in the Desert.”   She has worked in the interior, architecture field as a design director, designer and computer designer, taught interior design at a local college, shown her art work in galleries on the west coast, published multiple books including her illustrated tale, “Coral, Koko & Ponch: An Inner Adventure”, and created “Seattle Local Artist Cards,” highlighting the work of fellow northwest creators. Her other film projects have ranged from animated shorts to music videos and object-animation creations. Her collaborative work with other artists across genres is an inspiring adventure in reclaiming the playful wonder of life.

  Blowing Sands

5805 14th Avenue NW

A Focus on "Home" at Art & Soul in May

Art & Soul
2860 Northwest Market Street

May features artwork by Sue Danielson, a Seattle artist who works with a variety of materials including fiber, printmaking and sculpture. This show of paintings focuses on how obtaining a sense of home can require us to look into the untamed corners of our minds. Danielson explores the need for physical shelter that is in upheaval from the last four years of rising foreclosures and homelessness.