The Seattle Artist League is pleased to announce the extended exhibition “Vivid Shifts,” featuring the work of Alan Byars, a longstanding painting student at the League. After completing his painting “Cool Reflections” (below) which immersed him in meticulous hyper-realism through years of sporadic engagement, Alan decided to find the fun again, with a pivot towards a more carefree approach. This series is currently on display at the SAL Gallery. This solo exhibition showcases a blend of deliberate planning and controlled experimentation. Through his vibrant animal portraits, Byars introduces a pop art essence that is both recognizable and unique.
In Byars’ quick series of paintings, he does not relinquish control. He orchestrates it. Each piece in this collection comes from structured spontaneity, wherein Byars replaced the typical subdued palettes of realism with leftover paint and near-random color design palettes from a Google search. This practice opens a doorway between his meticulously detailed grey and brown realism and the unpredictability of rolling the internet dice for new color combos.
Byars’ vibrant explorations, from “Barn Owl”‘s unusual hues to the “O Series”‘ of bold combinations balance discipline with a desire to escape a constrictive mindset, reimagining familiar subjects with perfectly matched design hues. In Byars’ detour from realism, the essence of pop art can be seen.
Alan Byars’ “Vivid Shifts” captures the evolution from hyper-realism to creative joy in a painter’s journey. His vibrant animal portraits provide an interesting commentary on creativity. Join us at the SAL Gallery to experience Byars’ colorful detour through the animal world.
Show Extension:
Due to icy weather conditions last month, which limited accessibility for many art enthusiasts, the SAL Gallery is pleased to announce the extension of “Vivid Shifts” through February. This extension ensures that more visitors have the opportunity to experience Byars’ blend of color, control, and spontaneity firsthand.
Reception Details:
Date: This Saturday, Feb 10
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Venue: SAL Gallery, Seattle Artist League
Address: 5516 4th Ave S (Please enter through the side gate)
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Alan Byars’ ‘Vivid Shifts’: Extended Exhibition Opens This Saturday
The Seattle Artist League is pleased to announce the extended exhibition “Vivid Shifts,” featuring the work of Alan Byars, a longstanding painting student at the League. After completing his painting “Cool Reflections” (below) which immersed him in meticulous hyper-realism through years of sporadic engagement, Alan decided to find the fun again, with a pivot towards a more carefree approach. This series is currently on display at the SAL Gallery. This solo exhibition showcases a blend of deliberate planning and controlled experimentation. Through his vibrant animal portraits, Byars introduces a pop art essence that is both recognizable and unique.
In Byars’ quick series of paintings, he does not relinquish control. He orchestrates it. Each piece in this collection comes from structured spontaneity, wherein Byars replaced the typical subdued palettes of realism with leftover paint and near-random color design palettes from a Google search. This practice opens a doorway between his meticulously detailed grey and brown realism and the unpredictability of rolling the internet dice for new color combos.
Byars’ vibrant explorations, from “Barn Owl”‘s unusual hues to the “O Series”‘ of bold combinations balance discipline with a desire to escape a constrictive mindset, reimagining familiar subjects with perfectly matched design hues. In Byars’ detour from realism, the essence of pop art can be seen.
Alan Byars’ “Vivid Shifts” captures the evolution from hyper-realism to creative joy in a painter’s journey. His vibrant animal portraits provide an interesting commentary on creativity. Join us at the SAL Gallery to experience Byars’ colorful detour through the animal world.
Show Extension:
Due to icy weather conditions last month, which limited accessibility for many art enthusiasts, the SAL Gallery is pleased to announce the extension of “Vivid Shifts” through February. This extension ensures that more visitors have the opportunity to experience Byars’ blend of color, control, and spontaneity firsthand.
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