August—Katherine Taylor, “High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward”
August 7 at 3:00 pm - September 1 at 2:00 pm
The morning sun rises on this jagged portion of Smith Rock in a dramatic display of light, shadow,
angle, line, and form that make this park so scenic. Ravens loop in lazy circles above the peaks,
taking advantage of the morning thermals.
Photo reference: Benjamin Hollis
K A T H E R I N E T A Y L O R
Oil painter Katherine Taylor, known for her use of dramatic chiaroscuro
lighting and luminous glazing, opens High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward,
August 7, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk, from 3-7pm.
This exhibit is about things that aim high, both in the natural world and within
our human aspirations for a better future. So, Katherine chose to paint landscapes
with a high loft element…something in nature that reaches upward
(some would say heavenward) and raises the mood of the collective.
This painting features the iconic Middle Sister of the Central Oregon Cascades and exemplifies the
beauty of the landscape surrounding it. Trees appear to reach for the mountain in an effort to touch its majesty.
San Miguel Mission is an actual church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near where Katherine lived for many years.
It was built between 1610 and 1626 and is historically referred to as the oldest church in the continental United States.
She made it a part of her “High Loft” solo exhibition because there is no better symbol of human ideals than a church spire,
especially on an old and long-standing mission chapel that is still in use today.
Photo reference: Rennett Stowe
Ravens are all about duality, that contrast between light and shadow, wisdom and death. In folklore,
they are considered shape-shifters, symbolizing our desire to be imaginatively creative. In this painting,
I was inspired to depict a raven in one of their other known roles,
that of a messenger between the living and the spiritual realm.
“There’s a reason people want to hang beautiful
landscapes on their walls—they depend on these
images to remind them to always reach for nature’s
harmony, balance, and majesty.”
From a very large painting with huge clouds over the Cascades at sunset,
to a single white bird soaring upward, these subjects glow with emotion.
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Join us from 3-7pm, August 7. Chat with the artists, enjoy great food,
and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery.
Our vibrant Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk includes galleries,
studios and various stores that host different artists every month. Just upstairs from Tumalo Art Co.
you will find Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery, and Stacks Studios & Gallery.
Stop by Tumalo Art Co. to get started—we have flyers to guide you on this wonderful summer evening.