reflection on this winter solstice
photo credit: Lloyd Kimeldorf photography
As I reflect on this past year, I feel thankful for all of my supporters. In addition to all of my galleries and art dealers, to the Calloway Fine Arts Gallery for hosting a solo exhibition this past spring of 9 paintings inspired from my Venice travels. To the European Cultural Center for inviting me to participate in the Personal Structures, an exhibition in conjunction with the Venice Biennale in 2024. To the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation for granting me funds to participate in this prestigious exhibition. To my family giving me constant encouragement for the growth of my career. And to all of you, my friends and collectors for supporting me to continuously grow in my art and in my life. On this shortest day of the year, I reflect on how blessed and fortunate I am. Thank you!
Wishing you and your loved ones a very warm holiday! And to embrace the darkness and the light to come on this winter solstice
Very Warmly, Karen Silve
A year in Review
Spring
Solo Exhibition
This past spring, Calloway Fine Art and Consulting exhibited 9 paintings in a solo exhibition, The Sea & Shore.
Venice invitation and grant Recipient
I am honored to be invited to participate in "Personal Structures" in Venice next year.
Plus, I am a proud recipient of the Career Opportunity Grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation.
Summer
hiking and painting in France
I went on very memorable and grueling 7.5 hour hike deep into the Gorge of Verdon in France. It challenged me physically and psychologically and has been the inspiration for multiple paintings. I'm excited to share them with you in 2024.
I've enjoyed painting in France this summer. The painting above is a work in Progress. It’s changed dramatically from this photo.
Fall
inspiring Jean Paul riopelle exhibition
Right before I left France to come back to Portland, I visited my favorite Museum in the South of France, The Fondation Maeght. The currenty exhibition was Jean Paul Riopelle - Essence of studios. He has been an inspiration ever sinve I’ve seen his work. more than 10 year ago at the Fondation Maeght.
Once retlurning to Portland, I undertook a shoulder surgery. I took time off of painting for a couple of months.
Winter
Preparing for 2024 and Venice
I am very excited to share with you what what I've been working on. In February, look in your in-box for my latest exhibition and news.