I am grateful to be represented by Smith & Vallee Gallery in Edison, WA. The owners, Wes Smith and Andrew Vallee, have supported me in every possible way since the first time I showed work in their gallery. The gallery staff — Camille, Mary, Eve and other professional art enthusiasts who came before them — have made the experience of showing my work to the public an enjoyable, educational experience. All have become friends as well as colleagues.
So, it’s a special pleasure to know that my new work will be shown along with that of my friend, Andrew, a talented wood and bronze sculptor, at Smith & Vallee Gallery during the month of January 2021. Andrew studied printmaking at Western Washington University, but wood — and now bronze — soon found a place in his heart and mind. That is evident when you see his work. Our studios are near each other in the small village of Edison so I know Andrew works early in the morning in the back of Smith & Vallee cabinetry shop before their crew arrives. And, I’ve watched him head to the studio on his days off while his wife, Andrea, and his two young daughters give him the space he needs to concentrate. It’s been an inspiring, gratifying experience to watch Andrew’s work evolve, and I am grateful for the opportunity to exhibit my work with his.
See my “About” page for an artist’s statement about my new work that will be shown at Smith & Vallee.
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