BEAVERTON CITY HALL HOSTS ART EXHIBITS IN FEBRUARY
Posted: February 7th, 2012 3:48 PM
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is hosting art exhibits throughout February at City Hall (4755 SW Griffith Drive), featuring works by talented local artists. The works of art will grace the first, second, and third floor corridors.
"This month's art display adds such vibrancy to City Hall," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "With the overcast skies associated with Oregon winters, it's great to have such beautiful art to brighten everyone's day. I enjoy seeing visitors slow down to take some time to interact with the art."
During the month of February, Joanne Kollman, Michael Kelly, and Janet Ronacher will have their works displayed throughout City Hall in the following locations:
First Floor Lobby: Joanne Kollman
Kollman's art showing is titled "Solitary Spaces." The group of studio paintings explores an atmospheric impression of the solitary figure in relation to the surroundings. By marbling and mixing the color on the canvas, Kollman's process uses the expressive qualities inherent to the paint to convey the gesture of the subject. The paintings' figures were inspired by people close to her as well as strangers on the street. More information about Kollman can be found at joannekollman.com.
Second Floor Lobby: Michael Kelly
Kelly's work showcases a variety of themes, all complete with two overarching elements: energy and motion. Regardless of the subject matter, Kelly's goal is to allow these elements to exist in his works. For the past eight or nine years, the horse race has been a reoccurring theme in Kelly's work. The dynamics of the race, the relationship of horse and jockey, and the sound that is heard, all contribute to the energy and motion he attempts to reveal.
Third Floor Corridor/Pedestals: Janet Ronacher
Ronacher's "Tactile Weavings: Fibers from Plants to Plastics" features natural and manufactured materials hand crafted into three dimensional objects. The show highlights the evolution of experimentation with various materials and the juxtaposition of unique textures. Basketry works include natural materials such as tree bark, sedges, leathers, wools, and silks. Ronacher's latest works explore using bags from retail shops and newspaper sleeves to make fused fabric which then becomes the basis for a collage or sculpture. The display is a combination of woven wall and free standing pieces.
Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All art works are for sale.
The Beaverton Arts Commission also has revolving art exhibits at Providence St. Vincent Hospital (9205 Southwest Barnes Road), Cedar Hills Recreation Center (11640 SW Park Way), and the Artisan Salon (4430 SW Lombard Avenue). For more information, please contact Elaine Orcutt at 503-526-2299 or eorcutt@beavertonoregon.gov.
ABOUT THE BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as Last Tuesdays, the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit www.beavertonarts.org or call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2379. Get to know Art at www.beavertonarts.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beavertonarts.org.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Most recently, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Proj
ect of the Year—Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation
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