Studio partners present new art show throughout December

This body of work was inspired by autumn on Orcas Island. Mixed media panels showcase Shilling’s jacquard weavings of oversized foliage while Brown’s cacophony of decorative papers act as their setting. In an experimental twist, they use lacquer to stiffen the woven pieces, enabling them to treat the fabric more like paper, while the decorative papers act more like fiber.

November 25, 2011 3:17 pm
Geoff Shilling and Tina Brown present ‘Natural Impressions.”
Geoff Shilling and Tina Brown present ‘Natural Impressions.”

Studio partners Geoff Shilling and Tina Brown present “Natural Impressions” at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of December.

This body of work was inspired by autumn on Orcas Island. Mixed media panels showcase Shilling’s jacquard weavings of oversized foliage while Brown’s cacophony of decorative papers act as their setting. In an experimental twist, they use lacquer to stiffen the woven pieces, enabling them to treat the fabric more like paper, while the decorative papers act more like fiber.

This is Brown and Shilling’s third collaborative show.

“They enjoy the artistic play that happens when creating a joint work of art, integrating their contrasting mediums and work habits,” say organizers.

The Artworks is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.