Mark Gibson, Eric Jacobsen and Seth Winegar
Born and raised in Montana, Mark Gibson originally trained in architecture. This formal training had a direct effect on the architectural forms of the teepees that characterize his work. Gibson has been pushing himself to focus on purity of color and masterful composition, working to move the viewer’s eye around the entire piece. Most recently he has been working on increasing the scale of his works, which has contributed to his achievement of creating a powerful mood and atmosphere in each painting.
Plein-air painter Eric Jacobsen is widely appreciated by fellow painters and collectors alike. Growing up in New England, Jacobsen feels a kinship with the maritime and landscape artists of his hometown, yet it is the Northwest he now calls home. A plein-air painter in its purist sense, Jacobsen paints almost exclusively in the outdoors, commenting that, “I want to be right there, interacting with the scene… I don’t want any rehearsals in my life.”
Utah artist Seth Winegar paints unique tonalist landscapes of the West, marked by broad brushstrokes and subtle colors. Having overcome severe health challenges in his youth, Winegar has immersed himself solely in his artwork and, when asked why he paints, he responds, “That’s like asking me why I breathe… it’s instinctual.”
The gallery will host a viewing reception for the new show on Thursday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m.