Dominique Elliott

Through a Glass Darkly

My work begins in reverse: with a title. My interest in the interplays of words and image, in transpositions, translations, phenomenology, epistolary works, reverse ekphrastic practice, has crept into my artistic practice in many different guises. In Through a Glass Darkly, I explore the obscurity and fragmentation of the self through nostalgic references to vintage fabrics, shattered ceramics and other wistful references to childhood. It is concerned with a certain sense of “saudade” in the context of autobiographical memory.

Dominique Elliott is a multimedia artist and professor. She holds an M.F.A in visual design from UMass, Dartmouth and is a grant recipient from the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the National Association of Television Program Executives. Much of her work is concerned with various facets of memory, nostalgia and the interplays of word and image. She can be found @ElliottDominou.

GJ Gillespie

Forever on My Mind #3

This abstract landscape creates a sense of depth with layers of tissue, linen, cheesecloth, chalk, acrylic paint and gouache. Cryptic markings and crossword puzzle fragments evoke a sense of mystery. Placement of darks and lights create movement across the composition. The design is inspired by mid century abstract expressionist masters.  The image is one of a three part series intended to be paired with poems or stories in literary journals. 

GJ Gillespie is a collage artist living in a 1928 Tudor Revival farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island (north of Seattle). In addition to natural beauty, he is inspired by art history — especially mid century abstract expressionism. Winner of 19 awards, his art has appeared in 56 shows and numerous publications. When he is not making art he runs his sketchbook company Leda Art Supply.

Jamie Kay MacKenzie

Robyn

"Robyn" was painted in memory of the poet & writer Robyn Weiss .

Jamie Kay MacKenzie is a New York-based artist known for her ethereal figurative paintings. Jamie immerses herself in themes of childhood, loss and dreams through a process of building a scene, wiping away and working with what remains. Each piece serves as a kind of vessel for shared memories and experiences between people, combining the poignantly personal with an inclusive universality. She studied fine art at the Carver Center for Arts & Technology and the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Ronald Walker

Another Day

My work, such as "Another Day," are combinations of both my conscious and subconscious mind. Some themes pop out to me, such as animal rights (anti-vivisection) or sayings such as "You can lead a horse to water but..." or rain, rain go away, come again "Another Day." Perhaps born from a desire for better times, past or future? In any case, there are also parts of each painting that I truly do not fully understand, but for whatever reason, it seems right. I feel that some communication cannot happen by words alone, which is why I paint.

Ronald is an artist living in the Sacramento area of California. He works in a style he calls "Suburban Primitive." This style combines Ronald’s interest in the origins and functions of art along with life in the suburbs. To him, the draw of art lies not in the depiction of physical reality but rather the representation of his emotional, psychological and intellectual reactions to the environment in which he lives.

Cynthia Yatchman

Covid Color Set 2F

I primarily use acrylic paint, latex paints, alcohol inks, paper, and charcoal. My images contain many diverse layers of meaning, from the universal to the specific and personal. Many of my works are abstract. I am frequently interested in patterns and/or creating a rich, sensual surface by making layer upon layer of marks. There is often an unseen history within these layers, as images are obscured and revealed.

During our Covid times, I worked on a series of abstract paintings using vibrant colors. My work frequently gives reference to my experience with nature. I was trying to bring nature indoors and found some comfort during covid times by using saturated rich colors of alcohol inks and floating them on a paper called Yupo, a very slick non-absorbent paper like vellum. The inks and paper react in sometimes very surprising and delightful ways.

Cynthia Yatchman is a Seattle-based artist and art instructor. She works primarily on paintings, prints, and collages. Her art is housed in numerous public and private collections. She has exhibited on both coasts, extensively in the Northwest.