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Auburn City Hall Gallery // Lewis LaBrashé // November 2 - January 4

Allison Hyde

Wed, Nov 2, 2022 7:37 PM

Auburn: City Hall Gallery
Lewis LaBrashé
Contact:
Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant
253-931-3043 or arts@auburnwa.gov mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022
___________

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Lewis J. LaBrashé at the City Hall Gallery, on view November 2, 2022 - January 4, 2023.

Lewis LaBrashé describes himself as an Artist/Expressionist. Inspired by the natural landscapes he encounters while hiking, he loves recreating these in his work. Many of his paintings are directly influenced by the time he spends in nature. LaBrashé feels that working in one medium is too restrictive, so often uses multiple media (including acrylics, resins and pastels) to achieve the desired effect. He writes "Expressionist artists have sought to express the meaning of emotional experience rather than physical reality." His stunning works "present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas."

Exhibition Statement:
"As with all things change is never easy. Bringing forth new life I liken these to an inner fire, as a volcano, erupting to lay out a new landscape. A new beginning. Being rich in minerals it is the perfect foundation for new growth! In time it will create an earthly paradise!"
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ÎLE DU FEU DU DRAGON, Lewis J. LaBrashé, Acrylic on canvas.

This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. For more information about the artist, please visit: https://labrasheartist.com/

Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant at 253-931-3043 or arts@auburnwa.gov mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov.
Information on the City of Auburn's arts programming can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.

Allison Hyde (she/her/hers) | Arts Coordinator
City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.gov mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov
More ARTS Than You Imagined!http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts

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Auburn: City Hall Gallery Lewis LaBrashé Contact: Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant 253-931-3043 or arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022 ___________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Lewis J. LaBrashé at the City Hall Gallery, on view November 2, 2022 - January 4, 2023. Lewis LaBrashé describes himself as an Artist/Expressionist. Inspired by the natural landscapes he encounters while hiking, he loves recreating these in his work. Many of his paintings are directly influenced by the time he spends in nature. LaBrashé feels that working in one medium is too restrictive, so often uses multiple media (including acrylics, resins and pastels) to achieve the desired effect. He writes "Expressionist artists have sought to express the meaning of emotional experience rather than physical reality." His stunning works "present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas." Exhibition Statement: "As with all things change is never easy. Bringing forth new life I liken these to an inner fire, as a volcano, erupting to lay out a new landscape. A new beginning. Being rich in minerals it is the perfect foundation for new growth! In time it will create an earthly paradise!" [A picture containing text, nature, ocean floor Description automatically generated] ÎLE DU FEU DU DRAGON, Lewis J. LaBrashé, Acrylic on canvas. ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. For more information about the artist, please visit: https://labrasheartist.com/ Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant at 253-931-3043 or arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov>. Information on the City of Auburn's arts programming can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Allison Hyde (she/her/hers) | Arts Coordinator City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> More ARTS Than You Imagined!<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.

Allison Hyde

Wed, Nov 2, 2022 10:09 PM

Auburn: Community Center Gallery
Maura Freeman
Contact:
Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant
253-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022
___________

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Maura Freeman at the Community Center Gallery, on view November 2, 2022 - January 4, 2023

Maura Freeman is a self-taught, Seattle-based photographer and sculptor who transforms natural found-objects into imaginative, unique sculptures which she then photographs. The focus of her art is to honor Mother Nature and the sacred spaces and mysteries she provides all of us. Freeman's goal is that the viewer will use their imagination to be in nature, no matter where they are standing in the moment. Freeman says "The birthplace of my art comes from honoring nature and my imagination. A practice that I find very engaging is called 'Deep Imagination.' It is from the place of deep imagination I find 'Deep Creativity,' joy, and mischievousness."

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Path, Maura Freeman
Natural found-objects

Community Center Gallery
910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002

This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission.

Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant at arts@auburnwa.gov mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov.
Information on the City of Auburn's arts programming can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts

Auburn: Community Center Gallery Maura Freeman Contact: Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant 253-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022 ___________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Maura Freeman at the Community Center Gallery, on view November 2, 2022 - January 4, 2023 Maura Freeman is a self-taught, Seattle-based photographer and sculptor who transforms natural found-objects into imaginative, unique sculptures which she then photographs. The focus of her art is to honor Mother Nature and the sacred spaces and mysteries she provides all of us. Freeman's goal is that the viewer will use their imagination to be in nature, no matter where they are standing in the moment. Freeman says "The birthplace of my art comes from honoring nature and my imagination. A practice that I find very engaging is called 'Deep Imagination.' It is from the place of deep imagination I find 'Deep Creativity,' joy, and mischievousness." [cid:image002.jpg@01D8EECC.9D9FBC20] Path, Maura Freeman Natural found-objects Community Center Gallery 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant at arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov>. Information on the City of Auburn's arts programming can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> Allison Hyde (she/her/hers) | Arts Coordinator City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> More ARTS Than You Imagined!<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.