Last Month of MODERN AMERICANA
📅 Exhibition Dates: August 3rd, 2023 - October 2nd, 2023 | 📍 Location: Nuwave Gallery, 115 W 3rd Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926
FEATURED ARTISTS: Justin Colt Beckman | Erin Oostra | Kyle Krauskopf | Graham Francoise | Sara Lawrence | Josephine Rice | Jenna Brechbiel | LeeAnn Sowers | Aliza and Her Monsters | Darcie Roberts | Sam Albright | Tara Kraft | Ryan Dykes | Kelsey Marshall
Experience the artistry that defines our American West heritage at "Modern Americana." This remarkable art show at Nuwave Gallery is a testament to the diverse and captivating perspectives that artists from Ellensburg and Seattle bring to life. From the bold strokes of masterful paintings to the intricate details of sculptures, each piece in this exhibition paints a vivid picture of our shared history.
As you wander through the gallery, you'll find yourself transported to a world where tradition meets contemporary creativity, where the spirit of the American West is palpable in every brushstroke and sculpted form. "Modern Americana" is not just an art show; it's a celebration of the enduring legacy of the American West, and we invite you to be a part of this cultural journey from August 3rd to October 2nd.
Showcasing 14 Washington State Artists:
Justin Colt Beckman: Based around an investigation of the unique characteristics of small-town life and the rural landscape, Beckman's work explores the dichotomy of urban and rural cultures and their associated stereotypes. Essentially a city boy with country boy tendencies, he uses photo-based works, film/video, sculpture, installation, and new-media to engage with and better understand his rural surroundings
https://beckman.studio | @beckman.studio | facebook.com/beckman.studio
Erin Oostra: Explore Erin Oostra's renowned impressionistic artwork inspired by Washington State's landscapes. As a contemporary painter and visual designer, she merges design expertise with bold, abstract painting, capturing nature's captivating beauty. Owner and curator of NUWAVE GALLERY in Ellensburg, WA, Erin's influence expands through exhibitions in the Pacific Northwest.
erin@nuwavegallery.co | erinoostra.com | @erinoostra
Kyle Krauskopf: Multi-disciplined artist and self-described “doer-of-good,” Kyle Krauskopf is rarely stagnant. He strives to keep an eye toward those in need, an ear open for anyone who may need it, and hands working to be of aid- all the while, creating a little wonder as he goes.
krauskopfimages@gmail.com | kylekrauskopf | @kylekrauskopf
Graham Francoise: Graham Franciose is an artist and illustrator living and working in Seattle WA. His emotive paintings, with traditional materials, echo back to his early interest in children's book illustration. Each piece invites the viewer into a world, and narrative, with a sliver of a story, open to interpretation.
gfranciose.com | @grahambunctious
Josephine Rice: Josephine Rice is obsessed with making life more colorful, bold, flower and fun. The work is dualistically simple and complex with the point being to get lost in the gradient.
@josephinerice.flower | www.josephinerice.com
Jenna Brechbiel: Jenna Brechbiel is a modern professional watercolor painter based in Seattle.
jennawatercolor.com | @JennaCreates
LeeAnn Sowers: LeeAnn is a young artist who although has always been inspired by the western lifestyle, just recently started to pursue her passion in fine art. She spent some time in Ellensburg after she recieved her degree in California, and fell in love with the community, landscape, and chosen rural lifestyle, which you can see influence her artwork.
leeann@simpleedesigns.com | simpleedesigns.com | @simplee.designs
Aliza and Her Monsters: Aliza is a contemporary wildlife artist who was born and raised on a tiny island near Seattle. Painting animals was always an escape from the chaos around her growing up. Aliza and her monsters' describes her journey of growth, struggle and solace as an artist. With love and reverence, Aliza paints the menagerie of her monsters, bringing their ferocity and curiosity to life.
@aliza.and.her.monsters | alizaandhermonsters.com | alizaandhermonsters@gmail
Darcie Roberts: Darcie is a landscape and abstract painter. Her landscapes capture moments of sublime light and the beauty of shadows focusing primarily on the Central Washington Shrub Steppe landscape.
www.drobertsfineart.com | Insta: @darcierobertsart | FB: darcierobertsfineart
Sam Albright: You never know what new direction Sam Albright will take us with his well crafted paintings. From traditional landscapes and portraits to deep explorations of color and texture his work is always a joy.
sam@samalbright.com | @samalbrightart | samalbright.com
Tara Kraft: Tara Kraft loves paint. And ink. And rocks. She has been featured as Artist-in-Residence at Capulin Volcano National Monument and Isle Royale National Park, and lives in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys hiking, skiing, foraging, and meeting new rocks.
tarakraft@outlook.com | @tarakraftart | tarakraftart.com
Ryan Dykes: Ryan is first a carpenter, building tables, cabinets, bookshelves and other projects. He recently started making 100% recycled geometric landscapes and other works of art out of scraps from larger projects. He draws inspiration from all of the places he has traveled.
@bernies_builds
Kelsey Marshall: “My single line drawings are created by drawing one single continuous line. The goal is to keep pen to paper to create the image. The intention behind this way of creating is to get out of my own way and capture the scene before me without being distracted by the small details. What results is the stillness of being there, outside in the wild, experiencing it all in its most simple and raw form.”
Website: kelseymarshall.xyz | Instagram: @kelseymarshall.xyz
Sara Lawrence: Born and raised in the heart of the Yakama reservation, Sara grew up drawing and painting images from the lands all around her. Currently Sara works in oils, Charcoal and ceramics and remains at home in White Swan WA
saralou42@hotmail.com | @sagekritter
