June Exhibit—Journeys in Nature, art by Sarah B Hansen

Our June show, “Journeys in Nature, An Artist’s Exploration of Pacific NW Trails”, presents contemporary landscape artist Sarah B Hansen’s latest exploration into her decades-long Northwest hiking journeys. Meet the artist Friday June 4, from 4-7pm.

Inspired by her Pacific Northwest hikes, and witnessing the increasing challenges of human impact on wilderness areas, Hansen has created this selection of mixed media paintings focusing both on what it means to experience the unaffected wilderness, and how our presence in those spaces alters its habitat. Working on cradled boards with water media, collaged textures and handwriting, Hansen creates art that leaves much to the imagination and gives a strong feeling of place. Many of her pieces are large, capturing the monumental space in the landscape. Her mantra is, “save wild spaces, pick up your refuse, tread lightly, and speak quietly”.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. 541-385-9144; tumaloartco.com.