Join us at Wild Spaces, an exhibit of paintings by Kimberly Kent and Linda Robertson!
Enjoy some fresh and wild paintings from Linda Robertson and Kimberly Kent.
Our work will fill the lobby of Portland’5 Newmark Theatre through October 2023 as we celebrate Wild Spaces. Join my Studio Stories newsletter for updates!
There will be an elegant opening reception on Thursday, September 14 from 5 - 7 pm, which is also Kimberly’s birthday! We’ll both be there to chat with you about our paintings and share stories about our favorite wild spaces.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Wild Spaces, a collection of paintings by Linda Robertson and Kimberly Kent, will be on display in the lobby of Antoinette Hatfield Hall (1111 SW Broadway Ave) September 6 through October 31, 2023.
Viewing is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, and available to view for those attending events in Hatfield Hall prior to their event.
>> Join us for a reception with the artists on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Linda and Kimberly began their artistic experiences separately in Hawai'i, and have been part of the Portland art scene together for more than 20 years. They have very different approaches to painting, but their love of the light and the palette of the islands remains constant.
Kimberly’s paintings are created en Plein air and/or in the studio from her on-site sketches. The majority are done in the fields of her small farm on the Willamette River, and from walks in Mt. Tabor Park.
Linda is interested in places where land and water meet, so she is (almost) as interested in raging storms as she is in peaceful beaches. She prefers to thoroughly experience nature in the moment, so she may create photographs or quick sketches while on site, but then rushes back to her studio for furious painting sessions.
Linda and Kimberly have found that as artists they have more in common than differences. They are interested in finding their common threads which will help them amplify their unique voices.
Both artists' paintings reflect their intimate relationship with spaces that inspire them. They are places where they linger in the sun, walk with their friends, and make memories with families. They see this exhibit is an opportunity to explore conversations between their own works, and within each painter's response to the natural world.