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“The Nature of Form” with Jamie Kivisto and Richard Faye
“The Nature of Form” with Jamie Kivisto and Richard Faye
The Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery, located at 502 N Main St in Jerome, is pleased to present, Jamie Kivisto and Richard Faye in a new show entitled, “The Nature of Form,” There will be a reception for the artists during Jerome’s First Saturday Art Walk on April 4 from 4-7 pm at the Jerome Co-op. Second reception May 2. All are welcome.
Working on the edge of abstraction and representation, these two artists explore a visual language where form begins to loosen and transform itself from reconceived ideas. You’ll discover hints of the natural world, the human presence, and shifting landscapes emerging through color, texture, and movement in these works. This creates a space where recognition and imagination intersect; where viewers can wonder among what is seen and what is felt.
Jamie Kivisto is a mixed media artist and acrylic painter. Her background has led her through many opportunities to engage in diverse forms of both fine and graphic Art. In her new works, you’ll see how Kivisto uses a wide variety of materials to express a dialogue she is having with the painting. Kivisto states, “My creative process is the avenue I use to connect with Source and enter flow states. My process also serves as a metaphor for Life’s Journey. I have a vision,” she explains, “I set out with my materials, and my intention is to manifest my vision into reality. Yet, along the way, I make changes and adapt as I form a dialogue with the painting.” She continues, “Naturally, there are many messy stages and roadblocks, but you keep going. As multiple layers form, you readjust and refine until you are content, and then the piece is complete. Then a new vision forms, and the process can begin again with the knowledge absorbed from every other piece that came before.”
Sculptor and woodworker, Richard Faye, slowly found his passion for
woodworking both during and after college, as he began to dedicate himself to living in areas where he found teachers that could foster and support his art
journey. Among other places, Richard found a supportive artist community and a beautiful natural environment in Taos, New Mexico, which influenced the
development of his current style. “I have always been intrigued by the shape of
trees, flowers, animals and especially the human figure,” Richard describes,
“Imagination along with physically seeing or touching brought to fruition using
some mediums like stone, paper, wood, clay, oils with lots of color and contrast. Hence, what I painted or sculpted can be experienced as well as seen.” His move to Arizona in 2008 has provided more inspiration, as he realizes every place is different in its influence. However, nature and woodworking remain steadfast as his main source of inspiration.
Please join us “at the edge of abstraction and representation” for an amazing
display of contemporary art, with Jamie Kivisto and Richard Faye, in
“The Nature of Form.”
Jerome’s First Saturday Art Walk, April 4 from 4-7 pm and May 2 from 4-7pm. Snacks & refreshments
provided. Show runs April 4 – June 2. Free. All are welcome.
Jerome Artist’s Cooperative Gallery—Open Daily 10 am- 6 pm
502 N. Main St, Jerome. 928-639-4276 www.jeromecoop.com
