As we flow into summer we are pleased to present Fluidity of Form, an exhibition featuring paintings by Kelsey Parkhurst and sculpture by Heather Cornelius. Both Tacoma based artists produce work rooted in subjective interpretations of form – their objects ripple and flow to vibrant, inner rhythms.

Over 2 years ago I came across one of Parkhurst’s post cards. I was taken by the images and set the card on a ledge behind my monitor, where it has sat since then. This past February, Cornelius posted on the Tacoma Arts list-serve about ceramic classeses she was offering. I checked out her website and was blown-away. She has created some incredibly powerful sculptures. Then I happened a glance at Parkhurst’s card and the muse of inspiration shot me right between the eyes. Their works would be very complimentary – it something about how their forms have shifted and have become, well…fluid. Though Kelsey’s work is rather bright and simple in appearance,  her style and approach to painting the mundane in an attempt to giving it (and our lives) more meaning gives them depth. It balances perfectly with Cornelius’ work which is varied from quirky and fun to grotesque and intense. Together the viewer gets the full blown emotive experience of life in Fluidity of Form.

Please join us for an artists’ reception Saturday June 13 from 5:00 – 8:00

Fluidity of Form runs until July 25.