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Artist Statement
Jackie Hipkiss Avery is a painter who lives and works in Portland, Oregon.
People say that my paintings are like little scenes from a larger story. Often, viewers spontaneously invent story lines to go with them, or relate them to their own lives.
They certainly have a narrative quality, and I'm drawn to quirky photographs and old books as visual resources. Most recently, I've been using an old photo album for my beach scenes, and a 1920's picture encyclopedia to mine odd subjects.
The paintings are acrylic on wood 'boxes', (unless noted,) and are painted on the edges, ready to hang. Each painting is sealed with my favorite varnish for extra luminosity & protection.
I work and show at Sarkie Studio in Portland Oregon. It's at 1627 Alberta Street, and you can read more about it here: www.myspace.com/SarkieStudio
Exhibitions
Aug-Nov.
1237 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211
Portland's Green Microgym