art letter | no. 3. 2024 | april

Kim Murton, artist, sculptor

A smile is not a second-tier reaction to life. But, in our distressed world, gentle joy can be dismissed as a weak basis for deep art, unable to hold its ground with intensity, pathos and alienation. I admit I unconsciously shared that prejudice. Kim Murton proves me wrong. . .

 

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Read David’s Art Letter essay, Kay Murton’s clay art: Hug a cartoon, featured in Oregon ArtsWatch

 

art letter | no. 2. 2024 | april

our-humming-Remnants of a Dialogical Sky, Therese Murdza, Photo Therese Murzda

Getting to know Thérèse Murdza

I was invited to be part of a recent group show at the Ford Gallery. As I walked into the gallery in Southeast Portland to deliver my painting, I stopped cold. There, dominating the lobby, was this. . .

 

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Read David’s Art Letter essay, Therese Murdza’s paintings in the shape of sounds, featured in Oregon ArtsWatch