February 4 – March 31 | Featuring Carol Whitaker 🎨
Reception on February 6
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Refreshments will be served
- Show and reception are open to the public!
“In my abstract art, I challenge myself to answer artistic questions in the moment without the pressure of a planned result. The abstract forms and flowing paint free me to step beyond the specificity and structure of craft and the frozen-in-time nature of photography (both long time passions of mine) and discover a kind of movement and experimentation that is different than in my other work.
“Each painting is a unique journey — an exploration of artistic principles and an opportunity to discover new techniques and change approaches as I create. I begin with a visual inspiration — an item, image, or pattern, often something I photographed. I examine and reconsider the subject, framing and reframing it until there is a relationship and balance that I like. I commit paint to canvas without limiting myself to the parameters of the inspirational idea or image, but letting the process suggest new line and shape. From there, it is a dance, adding color, shape, pattern and texture, building new line, repeating until the piece says stop.” – Carol Whitaker
Gallery Location and Hours
The MIVAL Gallery is located at 2836 78th Ave SE on Mercer Island
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM