James Moyer - Shadow and Glow
Driftwood bases combine with translucent “washi” papers known for flowing fibers that create distinctive patterns. I build multiple layers of washi over armatures of natural reeds with shapes “called out” by the character and form of the driftwood. Each piece is a one of one.
Shannon Amidon - The Ocean Within
The ocean has also been a place of solace and comfort throughout my life. In times of uncertainty and turmoil I return to the sea to find steadiness in its rhythms and perspective in its vastness. In these pieces, I draw on both wonder and comfort to explore the ocean’s forms, textures, and rhythms. I hand-sculpted clay to echo shapes found in tide pools and coral reefs, then integrated them into my encaustic paintings.
Janie Lowe - Anchored and Buoyed
We all have places we retreat to when the world feels overwhelming—whether they’re physical spaces or a refuge in our minds. Anchored and Buoyed is about that dual feeling: being grounded and uplifted by a place.
