October—Alisa Huntley, “Reflecting Change”
October 3 at 8:00 am - October 28 at 7:00 pm
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Alisa Huntley’s exhibit, Reflecting Change, opens October 4, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk at
Tumalo Art Co. The title is a metaphor for the change of seasons as well as the transitions we endure all through our lives.
Alisa is just getting back to painting after a catastrophic event and finds the healing power of nature a cathartic gift.
“I love exploring—to be in nature with all senses fully engaged and come upon a scene with extraordinary light and beauty. Those moments that take your breath away, make your senses vibrate. Whatever you’re thinking about falls away. To be fully in the moment is transformative and exhilarating!
The act of painting is also an adventure. It is a powerful mix of vision, inspiration, passion, skill and playfulness. Through acts of creating, we find opportunities to understand ourselves, connect with others and connect on a deeper level.
The paintings for Reflecting Change each have been inspired by those magic moments. A fall day on the Metolious River, incredible light at Sparks Lake, a last moment on the North Santiam River before the massive fire.”
Alisa’s paintings reflect the optimism, strength, resilience, and joy we can find in our daily lives. Her method of working in transparent layers and loose, colorful brushwork is enhanced by the reflective surface of copper and aluminum which creates a jewel-like glow.
With loose, gestural strokes she lets the gleam of the metal show through, adding to the depth and luminosity of the image.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. For more information call 541-385-911 or see tumaloartco.com.