7:30 pm The Gallery at the Watershed (321 Mill
St #6)
The Gallery at the
Watershed presents “Figure and Form: Nearer Pollack than Close, New Works
by Lillian Almeida and Randy Ortiz.” This exhibit showcases abstract
figurative paintings by Lillian
Almeida and sculptures by Randy Ortiz and continues through November 9th.
After nearly a decade of
dripping, flinging and pouring paint, local artist Lillian Almeida goes back to
the brush in a new series that explores the figure as form and character. This
boldly executed work expands on her interest in our experience of the duality of
paint: as a physical presence while defining conceptual, visual space.
Several of the new paintings introduce characters inspired by a conversation
between the artist and U of O professor of opera, Laura Wayte, about a future
collaboration. Lillian Almeida won Best of Show at the 2012 Mayor’s Art Show and
has also shown in Eugene at Maude Kerns Art Center and
Opus6ix.
In his first ever gallery
exhibit, UO Alum Randolph Scott Ortiz brings his expanding vision for the world
of sculpture. With the intention to challenge preconceived notions of what
"Modern Art" is or should be, Randy integrates timeless patterns with original
design to give us a portal with which to view design through time. He states, "Once I became familiar with
the world and its people through the history of art, I promptly set off to help
create what would eventually be the next impression for future generations to
own..." The current exhibit gives a rare view into the fruits of a nine-month
endeavor that has brought together the strengths of an innocent optimist with
those of some of the "battle hardened," matured artisans of his West Eugene
shop. Randy's work is featured in numerous local restaurants and private
residences throughout Eugene.
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