Liam Graham is featured artist at Brigid's Bottleshop in Edmonds

Local specialty beer retailer Brigid’s Bottleshop in Edmonds is hosting up-and-coming local artist Liam Graham for the month of April.

Specializing in digital and film photography, Liam’s canvas prints will be available for viewing and purchase throughout the month, with 10% of proceeds from canvas sales going directly to PAWS to promote the welfare of animals in need.

The artist's reception will be this Saturday, April 14 from 6 - 10pm, 190 Sunset Ave, Ste C, Edmonds 98020.

Photography Copyright Liam Graham

Liam Graham

In this modern age of constant sensory overload we all need an anchor to re-center ourselves, for me it is art and music, consuming one while creating the other.

I’d describes my art as an emotional spectrum, I create to feel, and because I feel. Some of my favourite pieces have come from my worst times, and some of my least favourite pieces have helped to draw others out of theirs, leading me to realise that mainstream ideals of “good art” are as much a part of the noise as anything else, what is important is the emotional response, whatever it may be, specific to every person to view a piece.

Photography Copyright Liam Graham

In some of my pieces I attempt to reflect an image, something I appreciate through the chaos of our modern lives. Excessive noise and distortion can sometimes more clearly define the subject of my photo, a paradox that could probably be made to mean something deep.

I left Seattle for 14 years at the end of the ‘90’s. The iconic Seattle grunge culture was something I always missed and can certainly say left its mark on my lifestyle, and it comes through in some of my photos as well. Variety and experimentation have always been important to me, so of course I don’t limit myself to one style. Straightforward photography has its own place in my galleries.

Photography Copyright Liam Graham

For my edited photos I use an array of worktools all on my iphone though I am now expanding into more film and digital photography, which will mean I am going to be using my computer for more in-depth work.

Brigid's Bottleshop

Hosting 18 taps with 16 beers and 2 ciders as well as wine by the glass, plus 100’s of bottles to-go, Brigids Bottleshop harbors a great relaxed atmosphere to imbibe in a new brew and peruse the work of local artists.

Offering outdoor seating on their patio for the sunnier days, a full gallery-ready wall and a friendly pet pet-friendly environment, along with growler refills at any of their 18 taps, Brigid’s is a multi-faceted hub for beer and art enthusiasts alike.