Gallery North in Edmonds presents “Go Figure,” the interpretation of the human figure by two Pacific Northwest artists, Denise Weir and David Varnau.
Using the same live model as a point of departure, these artists explore the contours and structure of the human figure in both the 2-dimensional plane of charcoal drawings (Weir) and the 3-dimensional space of bronze sculptures (Varnau).
Denise Weir compares her drawing process to improvisational theater. Surprising revelations occur as the dance between artist and model unfolds. It is the unexpected that keeps the artist mesmerized and engaged in this most immediate form of art.
Weir, a graduate from Cornish College of the Arts, maintains a studio in Seattle. Her drawings have been included in numerous shows in the Pacific Northwest and California. She has been an instructor at Cornish as well as the Northwest College of Art in Poulsbo.
David Varnau, known for his bronze sculptures, first does the entire figure in clay with a live model before him. His goal is to render the planes and contours of the human figure, capturing the expressiveness of the human body and those fleeting moments that evoke deep emotion. This is reflected in his allegories in bronze that explore bondage and liberation, defeat and triumph, temptation and surrender, playfulness and rebirth.
Varnau received his sculptor’s training at Seattle’s Gage Academy. His skills as a sculptor are considerably enhanced by his 30 years in the field of prosthetics. He maintains a sculpting studio in Edmonds and will participate in the Edmonds Studio Tour. David is a member of Gallery North and contributes new work monthly.
“Go Figure” will be featured at Gallery North through April 30.
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