An encounter with a jellyfish inspired Stanwood artist Karilyn Kaye Endes to strike out in new directions.
The result is “Journey into Abstraction,” an exhibit of acrylic paintings that take their inspiration and color palette from the marine environment, now on view at The Sisters Restaurant in Everett. There’s an opening reception tonight.
The jellyfish encounter came on a trip to the Oregon coast, where Endes said she spent most of her time at the aquarium, fascinated by the delicate and fragile beauty of these exotic of sea creatures.
“I was mesmerized by them,” she said, describing them as “exquisite and beautiful.”
She returned home and started painting, developing a series of abstract paintings inspired by the sea and its life. She started with jellyfish and began adding coral reefs, octopuses and more. “There are all kinds of things in there,” she said.
The abstract approach is a bit of a sea change for the artist, who has for most of her life done representational art.
The show includes 31 paintings plus the large-scale jellyfish, made of fabric, which are suspended from the ceiling and wired for lighting effects.
Tonight’s reception is from 5 to 8 p.m., with live music from 6 to 8. The show is on view through Aug. 6. The Sisters is located in the Everett Public Market at 2804 Grand Ave.
Round rules: A group show with the theme “Round” showcases the many ways artists can take a concept and turn into art.
The display is on exhibit through July 29 at Art Boutique in the Everett Public Market.
Tami White, Suzanne deCillia, Josey Jensen, Roxanne Jaross, Roxanne Beckman, Ardeth Overbay, Jessica Bigley, Joyce Giroux, Janet Myer, Gail Benefield, Sue Ellen Longwell and Lyussy Hyder explore this primary shape in a variety of media.
There are works in collage and oil, acrylic and oil, pastel and watercolor, graphite and computer graphics. Obvious shapes such as the moon are well represented, but round can be a mirror in a photograph, a flower in a garden or a vine of sun-ripened tomatoes.
Karilyn Kaye Endes’ “Journey Into Abstraction” show features works inspired by jellyfish and other sea creatures.
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