2011 John L. Scott Focus Gallery
The Focus Gallery features the work of three versatile artists
who represent the future of northwest fine art.
Matt Sellars' wood installation will involve imagery of the maritime industry and the rugged local landscape incorporating elements of rust, decaying wood, and the unique sounds of a port setting and landscape. Sellars received his B.F.A. from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and has been featured in many solo and group exhibitions. He currently lives and works in Seattle.
Jasmine Valandani's installation will explore architectural components of the Port facility. She will use structured paper to draw the audience into the walls of the facility, addressing the intersection of interior experience and exterior environment. Valandani moved from California to Washington state in 1993 and works as an art educator at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner. She now lives on Samish Island. Web Site
Mary Iverson's paintings present an environmental dialogue by inserting images of shipping containers into pristine landscapes. Her work addresses the discord between the natural beauty of the landscape and impacts of industrial uses. Iverson is an arts educator at Skagit Valley College and is represented in many public collections, including Microsoft, Group Health, and Starbucks. This exhibition was made possible in part by a 4Culture grant. Web Site