We are delighted to announce the
opening of Passing Views by Francene Christianson, on view from June 2 through
June 30, 2012. This is Abode Gallery’s premier exhibition of Christianson’s
work. Passing Views represents the artist’s curiosity with the "passing
view". Her landscapes and portraits
aim to capture moments in her life and travels. Photographing as she travels,
Christianson uses those photos later in the studio as a setting and her
memories as a point of view. That separation allows her to paint what she feels,
and not just what she has seen. Sue
Canterbury, associate curator of paintings at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
says about Christianson’s work, "Old photos remade into new art are like
memories retold by a crafty storyteller".
The public is welcome to an opening
reception on Saturday, June 2 from 2 pm to 5 pm, where they will be able to
meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Francene Christianson graduated from
California State University, Long Beach, with a B.A. in Art. Her career in
advertising and graphic design included art direction for several creative
agencies in New York and Los Angeles, including Ogilvy & Mather and Grey
Advertising. After her commercial career, she returned to fine art. Her original portraits, landscapes and
commissioned works have been shown or sold at The Grand Hand Gallery, The
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Hopkins Center for the Arts, The Minnesota
State Fair and Art-A-Whirl. Her paintings
have been placed in private collections across the country.
