Community Corner
The Joyful Despair Solo Show by Kendra Binney
Can despair be joyful at the same time? On August 15, 2013
Stunningly Strange Gallery will explore this concept by hosting a solo show titled
Joyful Despair featuring original
artwork by the talented artist Kendra Binney.
“Painting is my way of processing the world around me. I’m
often struck by the importance of fleeting moments, the perpetuity of their impermanence,
and my inability to understand any of it,” says Binney. “The world can be often
despairing, and fiercely cruel, and then I see something that makes it all
completely endearing regardless.”
Primarily focused on characters and animals, Binney’s work
consists of pastel washes and coatings of resin. The color palettes and
collages transport the viewer to a gentle state of nostalgia and unrest at the
same time.
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Binney grew up in a small mountain town where most of her
time was spent with the creatures and critters of the outdoors. She now spends
most of her days in her studio in Portland, OR where she dreams and paints.
Stunningly Strange Gallery is located at 407
Main Street Edmonds WA. Store hours are 10am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and
1-5pm on Sundays. Stop on in and see explore creative and playful art.