April 15th Featured Artist Reception

Patricia Sundgren Smith and Diane Sonderegger
Featured Artists for April 2018

​Afternoon Reception: Sunday, April 15th, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Music by Howdy Emerson

​     Patricia Sundgren Smith will be showcasing a large, Asian-inspired collograph, as well as four linocuts. She created the collograph “Red Bamboo” by printing a plate onto which various items were glued, resulting in a 3D effect. She enhanced the print by adding layers of Japanese papers and blind embossments. Her linocuts on display continue the Asian theme with depictions of koi, dragonflies and Japanese umbrellas.

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​     In celebration of Godwit Days, Patricia will also be exhibiting her latest bird-themed artwork at the Arcata Community Center during the annual event, as well as at Trinidad Art Gallery. This year’s Godwit Days will be a particularly special event for Patricia, as she was selected to create the official Godwit Days artwork, which is featured on the poster and website.

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    Diane Sonderegger: "As a way of getting through the rainy gloomy Humboldt winter, I have been making things that remind me of spring. Easter bunnies, little turtles, slugs and assorted wine stoppers. No serious message here. Just have a good time!



    My work these days is all high fired stoneware or porcelain. Not much raku going on. Just a different way of firing and glazing that I want to explore. So be a little frivolous and enjoy these pieces."

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