14" h x 10" w x 9 1/2" d
Between Worlds
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12" h x 9" w x 6" d
Holding Center (front)
37" x 29"
Earth-Spirit
acrylic on canvas
60" x 60"
22" h x 15 1/2" w x 9" d
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Consider Another Path, (Kingfisher)
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9" h x 5 1/2" w x 5" d
Archaeology (back)
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Opening Reception & Artist Talk:
Saturday, September 9th, 1:30-3:00pm
Liisa will speak about her work at 2pm
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Mother
10" h x 12" w x 8" d
SOLD
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Very Sincerely Yours
Diagnosis
September 6 - 30, 2017
36" x 29"
Walking Owl
Basket-Body
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16" h x 20" w x 7" d
Michael Parsons Fine Art
716 S.W. Madison
Portland, OR 97205
Phone 503-206-8601
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 12pm-5pm
E-Mail: michaelparsonsfineart@gmail.com
charcoal on paper
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30" h x 15" w x 17" d
Internal Traction
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Bone
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21" h x 11" w x 10" d
Wide Embrace
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Between Worlds
22" h x 14" w x 9" d
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Holding Center (back)
Liisa Rahkonen
Hawk's House
mixed media on paper
22" x 18"
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Archaeology (front)
14" h x 10" w x 8" d
charcoal on paper
Salmon Dancer
18" h x 8" w x 12" d
Night Vision
mixed media on paper
37" x 29"
The sculpture, drawings, and paintings of contemporary Oregon artist, Liisa Rahkonen. Liisa produces remarkable and highly unique work, from a very personal inner vision.
Liisa's artist statement:
"My clay animals walk the world between the conscious and the unconscious. They shape me as I shape them. This body of work is based on my personal evolution.
Many Indigenous cultures believe that animals embody an essence, and by observing and tapping into that power, one could use the animal's characteristics to impel deep spiritual and personal growth for inspiration to shape one's own life and world. The fusion of animal and human shapes taps into the primal instinct that all life is one, derived from the same source, and is transformational.
The glazes are layered with color and texture, using multiple kiln firings to achieve the scraped and layered organic surface effect. The funnel-shaped spout (SpiritTube) is open for breath and speech, glazed red inside, exchanging energy between earth-body and infinite possibility. As I work, I am reminded to keep an open heart and mind. This work is a fusion of spirit, gratitude, curiosity, prayer, contention, awe and love." - Liisa Rahkonen
Liisa's webpage: www.liisarahkonen.com
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14" h x 10" w x 8" d
22" h x 15 1/2" w x 9" d
Sculptures, Drawings & Paintings
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