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Panel Discussion

“Why Wax? How Encaustic Informs Our Art.”- Featuring artists Jeff Schaller, Cari Hernandez, and Kanaan Kanaan with moderator Andrea Benson.

Encaustic is an ancient art medium that is enjoying a resurgence as artists couple its historic roots with modern applications. Join the lively debate on the challenges and unique qualities of working in encaustic as Friday’s panel will discuss why they are drawn to the art medium.

The festival is June 25, 26, & 27, 2010 at Lakewood Center and George Rogers Park.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.lakewood-center.org

SKIN - GROUP SHOW - North Bank member artists and invited guests

For June, North Bank member artists take as inspiration the word SKIN in all its different connotations. Young skin, old skin, human skin, animal skin, pudding skin, or the skin of your teeth, ANY way SKIN can be interpreted.

Mediums will be diverse and will include: paint, prints, photography, multi and mixed mediums, latex, ceramic and performance. In addition, a tattoo artist will be in attendance on First Friday, as will a piercing performance artist.

This show should be equal parts beautiful and horrifying, traditional and radical, contemplative and in your face.

SKIN runs from June 3-29, 2010 with an artists reception and performances First Friday June 4, from 5-9pm.

1005 Main St, Vancouver WA 98660.
Contact: Kathi Rick, Gallery Director, 360.693.1840
Website: www.northbankartistsgallery.com

"Dialogue", homage to the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darweesh art exhibit

WHAT:
“Dialogue,” a multi-media art exhibit, celebrating the work, life and message of poet Mahmoud Darweesh.

WHERE:
North Bank Artists Gallery
1005 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Free and open to the public. Street parking available.

WHEN:
Show: April 2-May 1, 2010
Opening reception: Friday, April 2 – 5-9 p.m.
Regular gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

artist biography

Kanaan Kanaan was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. In 1994, he moved to the United States and settled in Portland. Currently, he is an instructor at Portland State University (PSU) where he teaches courses in interactive media, including Web design and computer graphics.

Mr. Kanaan launched his art career in 1991, studying at the College of Fine Arts at Baghdad University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from PSU in 1999, and his master’s of Fine Arts program through Warnborough University, Ireland.

Mr. Kanaan’s work has received critical accolades throughout the Pacific Northwest, having been shown in a number of galleries, over seventeen solo and twenty-six exhibitions and festivals national and internationally.

Mr. Kanaan’s work has been a continuation of his personal belief in using art to reach out to others, to heal and make connections. He believes as different as we are in color, ideology or our stands within political or social spectrums, we look beautiful together. His rich artwork pleasing to the eye reflects his message and creates a dialogue anchored in peace and beauty.

Art Beat TV show

You may find him sewing, painting, working with wax or making tiles which are not tiles at all. Kanaan Kanaan’s colorful art exudes a cultural pride and carries a purpose: to encourage different cultures to open up and talk.

First Broadcast: March 25th, 2010
Producer: Vince Patton
Videographer: Tom Shrider
Editor: Lisa Suinn Kallem

Appeared in episode: Kanaan Kanaan, Painter Jennifer Mercede

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Panel Discussion

"Dialogue", homage to the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darweesh art exhibit

artist biography

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