Livestream art talk with Horizon House residents

https://www.teamlab.art/ teamLab

http://pacopomet.com/en/ Paco Pomet

https://www.urbanshit-gallery.com/en/1010/ 1010

http://www.kipomolade.com/ Kip Omolade

Seattle Art Fair 2019

August 1st- 4th

https://seattleartfair.com/

Meghan: It was my first time and I was really blown away.  The scale and volume of work was a lot to absorb!  I noticed a trend in a lot of abstract paintings, an mixed media pieces with some kind of digital component, and lots of bright (sometimes 90's neon) colors.  I was particularly impressed with the glass work that surprised me in the form of miniature landscapes to full scale dresses.  I thought a lot of the abstract paintings lacked time and layers.  It seems like a misconception that doing abstract imagery means that you can do a lot of random quick mark-making without putting in the necessary build up of the surface.  What a cool opportunity to have so many different pieces of art in the same space at once!

SOIL Gallery

http://soilart.org/

May 2nd - June 1st

Megan: Wow!  These garments have a head turning quality to them.  They are located in the back of the gallery but draw you in from the street because of their size and presence.  I think the craftsmanship is very well done and there is a lot of texture for my eye to fixate on.  There is a ancient, tribal reference in the overall design and combination of elements but the unusual colors - especially the black and silver - that give a more fantastical deity vibe.  I think the scale and amount of material is perfect and makes the piece really memorizing (and a little intimidating).  It's so good! 

Megan: This was a simple but really effective piece.  The tea set is almost cartoonishly traditional and formal which makes the black squiggle lines feel like a commentary on the status quo, outdated narratives of women or femininity, and the fussiness of something like a formal tea.  There is an almost 'gross' quality to the line-work but the style is very playful and funny!