The Gallery at Towne Centre presents Interpretations

Featuring Artwork by Kathy Kimball and Photography by Joan Bowers

February 22 – April 2, 2011

Abstract acrylic painter Kathy Kimball and photographer Joan Bowers create different types of art, or do they? At first glance you might think so, but on further scrutiny you find that they both make art that invites free interpretation. The definition of interpretation is the act or process of explaining, and there is no right or wrong when creating or interpreting art. The Gallery at Towne Centre’s new exhibit Interpretations runs February 22 through April 2, 2011. As usual, the galley also features a stunning array of locally crafted glass, pottery, jewelry, fine art and more.

More on the Artists:

Stepping Over

Kathy Kimball

Exploration in paint is similar to playing with finger paints as a child; enjoying the feel and surprising outcomes as I put brush to canvas and then scratch out portions that I have just covered with paint. The excitement in finding a small portion of what existed underneath the surface continues to push me to add and subtract and build complexity. When completed it seems as if I have found a remnant of ancient times with a hint of the story buried in the paint.

As I moved from realistic work to abstract painting the colors and shapes became the communication instead of the use of spoken language. Editing down a paragraph to a single sentence has power to it that I try to create in a painting. The joy in abstract work is the story is different for each person so the experience is personal and can represent a range of responses that go beyond the title of each piece.

Dumferline Cathedral

Joan Bowers

My interest in black and white photography dates back to the time when color film was not accessible to the photography hobbyist. I never lost interest but it was only after retiring that I launched into improving my skills. This included learning darkroom processes and recently learning the art of lith printing, as well as work with Polaroid transfer processes. While I am toying with using a digital camera, my first love will always be the type of results I achieve with "wet chemistry" processes.

The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council see webpage.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations. Proceeds from the Gallery at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre help fund these programs and events.