Salem on the Edge

Our featured artist this month is Zachary McRae. Zachary is a Portland artist, self taught and uses intuitive, automatic processes to generate large-scale abstract paintings.

Behold! Accretions of thought and time excavated intuitively by compulsive hands working delicately to brush each artifact out of the ether. The spaces stitched into the surfaces emit planes bulging to challenge laws of capacity, and faces both sallow and transfigured by spirits of long inhabitance. The world within comes out to refract back and hijack all automatic factories of free form feelings.

Art: “TWELVE”, oil on canvas, 64” x 68”. DM for price.

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We love this piece by Stephen Hinton “Put Some Colored Girls In The MOMA”, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 36”. Stephen, a Portland-based artist, creates bold fantasies combining humor with dark twists. Using acrylic paint, Stephen combines his love of pop culture, anime and comic books to bring to life imaginative worlds of cartoon-faced demons. The use of demonic imagery is tongue in cheek, used as a vessel for story telling, but in no way is indicative of a belief in the occult. He believes red is the most provocative color, and so applies it predominantly through out his work to draw the viewer in for a more intimate look.

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And as usual other wonderful art in the gallery this month……

Art: Ron Conrad, “Here and There”, 36” x 24”, acrylic on canvas, “Out on a Limb”, acrylic on canvas, 36” x 24”, Jennifer Foran, “Impart”, wood burning, stain, acrylic on wood, 36” x 24”. Please DM for prices.

Art makes life better!

Our featured artist this month is Zachary McRae. Zachary is a Portland artist, self taught and uses intuitive, automatic processes to generate large-scale abstract paintings. We have 7 of these smaller pieces in the show, 2 have sold already.

Behold! Accretions of thought and time excavated intuitively by compulsive hands working delicately to brush each artifact out of the ether. The spaces stitched into the surfaces emit planes bulging to challenge laws of capacity, and faces both sallow and transfigured by spirits of long inhabitance. The world within comes out to refract back and hijack all automatic factories of free form feelings.

Art: “Sallowface #7, oil on aches paper on panel, 9” x 12”, “Sallowface #2 SOLD, oil on aches on panel, 9” x 12”. Please DM for price.

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Our guest artist this month is Craig Klyver, a long time Salem artist. Craigs works are small but powerful. These pieces are going quick, so come by.

“I have collected books, games, globes, stamps, graph paper and paintings. In these drawings I tried to respond to what the pen did, where it went and what kinds of lines or shapes that it made. The drawings are small, intricate, dark and mysterious, like the phantom of the inkwell.”

Art: “Untitled #8”, India ink, colored pencil, ballpoint pen on ledger paper, 5” x 7”. Please DM for price.

Art makes life better!

Our featured artist this month is Zachary McRae. Zachary is a Portland artist, self taught and uses intuitive, automatic processes to generate large-scale abstract paintings. These are the largest pieces we have had in the gallery and we’re excited for you to see them! Also we love it when the artists brings there family in to see their show.

Behold! Accretions of thought and time excavated intuitively by compulsive hands working delicately to brush each artifact out of the ether. The spaces stitched into the surfaces emit planes bulging to challenge laws of capacity, and faces both sallow and transfigured by spirits of long inhabitance. The world within comes out to refract back and hijack all automatic factories of free form feelings.

Art: “TWO”, acrylic on canvas, 66” x 68”. Please DM for price.

Art makes life better!

Our guest artist this month is Craig Klyver, a long time Salem artist. Craigs works are small but powerful.

“I have collected books, games, globes, stamps, graph paper and paintings. In these drawings I tried to respond to what the pen did, where it went and what kinds of lines or shapes that it made. The drawings are small, intricate, dark and mysterious, like the phantom of the inkwell.”
Art: “Untitled Dissection”, acrylic, India ink, felt pen on card stock”, 5.75” x 3.75”. Please DM for price.

Art: “Untitled #3”, acrylic, India ink, felt pen on card stock, 5.5” x 3”. DM for price please

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And as usual other wonderful art in the gallery this month……

Art: Michael Orwick, “Hillcrest Harmony”, oil on panel, 12” x 9”, Daemion Lee, “The Hive”, watercolor on paper, 16” x 20”. Please DM for prices.

Art makes life better!

Our featured artist this month is Zachary McRae, “Behold”. Zachary is a Portland artist, self taught and uses intuitive, automatic processes to generate large-scale abstract paintings. These are the largest pieces we have had in the gallery and we’re excited for you to see them!

Behold! Accretions of thought and time excavated intuitively by compulsive hands working delicately to brush each artifact out of the ether. The spaces stitched into the surfaces emit planes bulging to challenge laws of capacity, and faces both sallow and transfigured by spirits of long inhabitance. The world within comes out to refract back and hijack all automatic factories of free form feelings.”

Art: “Fear the Sun”, acrylic, aerosol on canvas, 60” x 54”. Please DM for price.

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Our visiting artist this month is Brigitta Postma. We hope you enjoy her local landscapes as much as we do!

Brigitta Postma grew up in Maryland and received a BFA from MICA, Baltimore, and an MFA from Queens College, CUNY. Her landscapes are painted in the studio using sketchbook drawings made from life, aided by memory. The aim is to capture a place and moment, or maybe the dream of a remembered moment. In these distressing times, nature and art can provide solace and a reminder of what is really valuable.

Art: “Path To Minto Duck Pond”, oil on canvas, 24” x 24”, “Upper Bush Park”, 20” x 24”. DM for price please.

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What a wonderful First Friday Art Walk. Again we want to thank everyone who participates in this downtown event, the downtown businesses thank you!

Thank you to all the artists who were available to be in the gallery. And thank you .coffee

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I have some exciting news. My journey is taking me to Southern California. The gallery will be closing on September 28, 2024. The last featured artist show will be David George Andersen, September 4-28

This has been an incredible experience for me. Opening Salem on the Edge fine art gallery in 2020 has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I had the pleasure of working with so many great artists, 174 to be exact.

The bonus was meeting new people who became wonderful friends, that I am so grateful for.

How can I ever thank my patrons for all the artwork you purchased through the gallery!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for keeping the doors open and for supporting the artists. If you are a patron I am offering 10% off on any artwork you purchase before I close.

I would also like to thank all the people who thanked us for opening and bringing culture to Salem, it was a pleasure and an honor.

We also hope we broadened your definition on graffiti with our graffiti wall in the gallery. It was an honor working with all of the graffiti artists, not only were they great to work with but true artists in my eyes.

Lastly I would like to give a BIG thank to all of our volunteers and interns that have helped out in the gallery. I could not have done it without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Our featured artist this month is Zachary McRae. Zachary is a Portland artist, self taught and uses intuitive, automatic processes to generate large-scale abstract paintings. These are the largest pieces we have had in the gallery and we’re excited for you to see them!

Behold! Accretions of thought and time excavated intuitively by compulsive hands working delicately to brush each artifact out of the ether. The spaces stitched into the surfaces emit planes bulging to challenge laws of capacity, and faces both sallow and transfigured by spirits of long inhabitance. The world within comes out to refract back and hijack all automatic factories of free form feelings.

Art: “THIRTY”, oil on canvas, 40.5” x 36”. Please DM for price.

The artist reception is August 2, 5-8pm, please come by and say hi, and .coffee will be at the gallery, grab an iced coffee!

Art makes life better!

Our guest artist this month is Craig Klyver, a long time Salem artist. Craigs works are small but powerful.

“I have collected books, games, globes, stamps, graph paper and paintings. In these drawings I tried to respond to what the pen did, where it went and what kinds of lines or shapes that it made. The drawings are small, intricate, dark and mysterious, like the phantom of the inkwell.”

Art: “Untitled Dissection”, acrylic, India ink, felt pen on card stock”, 5.75” x 3.75”. Please DM for price.

Artist reception is August 2, 5-8pm. Origin Story .coffee will also be in front of the gallery, so come by grab a cup!

Art makes life better!

This is the last day to see our LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”.

We will have Dennis Portz and Twig Cosby in the gallery today to answer all your questions about this show from 1-3pm. Come by and say hi and learn about wood fire pottery or get involved with ***rcatfiring!

Art makes life better!

Two more days to see our LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, andunderstanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Michelle Moritz, “Seeping, I Can’t Hold It In”, wood fire ceramic, 12” x 11” x 10.5”, Stone Fig, “Until Death Do We Part No.2, wood fire porcelain, 11” x 11” x 11”. DM for price please

On July 27, 1-3pm we will have an artists talk, this is the LAST DAY of the show.

Art makes life better!

Two more days to see our LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, and
understanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Mandy Stigant, “Large Erosion Vase”, wood fire porcelain, 18” x 10” x 10”, “Straight-Mouth Vase”, wood fire, 11” x 9” x 9”, “Alien Straight-Mouth Vase”, wood fire stoneware, 11” x 9” x 9”. DM for price please
On July 27, 1-3pm we will have an artists talk, this is the LAST DAY of the show.

Art makes life better!

We have a LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, and
understanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Darah Lindberg, “Collectivism”, porcelaneous clay wood fired, 5.25” x 2” x 2” SOLD, “Inclusivity”, porcelaneous clay wood fired, 5” x 2” x 1.75”, “Food Altar”, porcelaneous clay wood fired, 6” x 6.75” x 6.75”. DM for price please

Art makes life better!

We have a LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, and
understanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Vivian Vye, “Ringing Out A New Name 1” SOLD, 11” x 7.5” x 4.5”, wood fire ceramic,“Ringing Out A New Name 2”, wood fire ceramic, 10.5” x 4.75” x 4.75”. DM for price please

Art makes life better!

We have a LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, and
understanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Denise Maddock, “Spring Fields”, wood salt fired, 4” x 4” x 4”, SOLD. DM for price please

We have a LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out”. “Looking From the Inside Out” means daring to show up as yourself in a world that can be hostile. It means having the right to self-determination, and standing in community to advocate for our acceptance, safety, and
understanding. Wood-fire spaces have a reputation of being male-dominated and guided by patriarchal norms which can feel alienating to sexually and gender diverse people. Creating safe spaces for marginalized artists to build community and a strong support network is important and life-changing. Whether in the closet or out, your identity is real. At times you may feel isolated, but no matter where you are, you are not alone, and we are stronger together.

The Juror, Eva Funderburg chose 25 artist for this show, they are: M Aragon, Benjamin Cahoon, Taylor Callaway, Brooke Cerny, Twig Cosby, Karley Deets, Jason Eiler, Stone Fig, Eva Funderburg (juror), Kade HB, Darah Lundberg, Denise Maddock, Mychelle Moritz, Joey Nuñez, Korin Noelle, Dennis Portz, Koda Ramos,
Ian Russell-McCoy, Patanjali de la Rocha, Ryan Rathbun, Mandy Stigant,
Careen Stoll, Vivian Vye, Natalie Warrens, Tiahna Williams.

Art: Patanjali de la Rocha, “Ferdinand (Stop and Smell the Roses)”, wood fired ceramic, 8.6” x 8.3” x 4.5”, Taylor Callaway, “Sunday Waffle Mug”, porcelain wood/soda fired, 5.5” x 4”. DM for price please.

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And as usually we have other wonderful art in the gallery. Come by and see the current show.

Art: T.M.A. “Poise”, digital photograph, 10” x 8”, Daemion Lee, “Wooden Shoe Tulip Vista”, watercolor on paper, 16” x 20”. DM for prices please.

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Our guest artist this month is Cindy Ingram who is a q***r artist. They created The Happy Hill Homestead, a micro flower farm in Cottage Grove to grow inspiration for abstract art. When Cindy is not growing flowers, they are painting dramatically colorful and happy one of a kind works of art. We love their work, a must see in person as this piece has glow you can not see in the photograph.

Art: “Corncockle”, acrylic, mixed media on canvas, 24” x 18”. DM for price please.

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Summer, Hot, Art! We love first Friday art walk. Thank you so much for coming out in this heat! We also want to thank Dennis and Twig .world who came to us about this wonderful show and thanks to ***rcatwoodfiring, we are honored to have this caliber of ceramics in the gallery. Also thank you to our guest artist Cindy Ingram .ingram.art.

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Thank you Dennis Portz and Twig Cosby for bringing the LGBTQIA+ ceramic wood-fire exhibit: "Looking From the Inside Out” to the gallery. This is such a wonderful show with so many great pieces of art. Come by tonight, first Friday 5-8pm and meet many of the artists in the show. Treats and refreshments by ***rcatwoodfiring.

Art: Dennis Ports, “Basket of Strawberries”, wood fire ceramic, 5’ x 7” x 7”, Twig Cosby, “Whirlpools”, Porcelain, anagama-fired. 4.5” x 4.5" each.

Art makes life better!

Our guest artist this month is Cindy Ingram who is a q***r artist. They created The Happy Hill Homestead, a micro flower farm in Cottage Grove to grow inspiration for abstract art. When Cindy is not growing flowers, they are painting dramatically colorful and happy one of a kind works of art.

Art: “Juicy”, acrylic, ink on canvas, 48” x 60”

Come meet the artist, July 5, 5-8pm

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This is the last day to see Sarah Ciampa’s show. Sarah is our featured artist, and all she paints is still life. Sarah’s attention to detail puts a whole new spin on DETAIL. June 5 - 29.

“My newest work, the “Re-Present” series, takes a visual scene and re-presents it through a central painting with companion pieces that are based on parts of the central painting but focusing on different parts, sometimes represented very much the same as the central painting and sometimes changed in subtle ways. This is an exploration of our cognitive experiences in the realm of a visual, still medium, which the viewer is invited to explore and unfold at their own pace.

In a world of AI, machines, copies, and reproductions, our experiences defy an objective reality and subtly, or dramatically, show us subjectivity is everything. Break apart a narrative and it will strike you this way or that on different occasions. The shell is not a shell but an extension of consciousness. Virtual reality is already here.”

Art: “Just This”, oil on panel, 18” x 24”. You may view all of Sarah’s works on our website.

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This is the last week to see guest artist Patti McNutt’s work. Patti has been in 3 of our En Plein Air shows. Patti is a Eugene resident and has been a full-time artist and workshop instructor since 2007. Painting from life is her almost-daily artistic practice, comprised mainly of still life and plein air (outside) work. This informs the larger studio pieces with authenticity of form, color and composition as well as joy found from observing our surrounding world. “For me painting or drawing is a communication from the heart. Each piece is a confetti of joy felt when creating art. It is a thrill when someone understands the message I am trying to convey.”

Art: “Miyuki Series #27”, oil on canvas, 36” x 24”. Please DM for price

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