Quire's Artist’s Statement
My name is Quire (meaning many voices making one expression) because I am interested in people and I often include them in my process. My work is centered on how we relate to our selves and each other and how we can do so more successfully. My art making process is a blend of intuition, experimentation, intentional communication, and technical execution. It has evolved over the years from image harvesting content to interacting with people in my community as my source imagery. I often film and photograph these individuals and incorporate their stories into the work. This part of my process also includes digital media in the final presentation of the work, creating a conceptual bridge between pop culture and fine art, and giving the work relevance to a wider audience. As a mixed media artist my aesthetic combines traditional painting, drawing, embroidery, etching, collage, with industrial materials, digital film, and photography. The work I create is multi media, multilayered and often multidimensional reverberating the inner and outer complexity of the human experience. With in these layers I have placed lush imagery, patterns, colors and symbolic characters with the intent to strike a balance between richness and simplicity simultaneously welcoming and challenging the viewer. The symbolism, the balance, and the themes evoke and emotional response which leads the viewer to a place of reflection.
My name is Quire (meaning many voices making one expression) because I am interested in people and I often include them in my process. My work is centered on how we relate to our selves and each other and how we can do so more successfully. My art making process is a blend of intuition, experimentation, intentional communication, and technical execution. It has evolved over the years from image harvesting content to interacting with people in my community as my source imagery. I often film and photograph these individuals and incorporate their stories into the work. This part of my process also includes digital media in the final presentation of the work, creating a conceptual bridge between pop culture and fine art, and giving the work relevance to a wider audience. As a mixed media artist my aesthetic combines traditional painting, drawing, embroidery, etching, collage, with industrial materials, digital film, and photography. The work I create is multi media, multilayered and often multidimensional reverberating the inner and outer complexity of the human experience. With in these layers I have placed lush imagery, patterns, colors and symbolic characters with the intent to strike a balance between richness and simplicity simultaneously welcoming and challenging the viewer. The symbolism, the balance, and the themes evoke and emotional response which leads the viewer to a place of reflection.
Quire's CV
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Education:
2003 Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science degree in Studio Art with Painting Emphasis from ORU: Tulsa, OK Awards and Honors: 2018 Chosen participant of the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture 2018 Public art Boot Camp training. The Office of Arts and Culture chooses 30-40 artists out of hundreds of applicants to receive professional development during the Boot Camp. 2017 One of four featured artists in Venison Magazine winter issue. Venison is an online art publication dedicated to emerging artists who are pushing the limit of their chosen mediums. 2015 Received Second Place in Juried Exhibition “Portland Rivers” at the Pittock Mansion: Portland, OR 2015 Received Funding for Professional Development Grant from Regional Arts and Culture Council: Portland, OR 2012 Received Second Place in Juried Exhibition “Let Us Speak Our Minds: Contemporary Art Views on Women’s Right to Vote in Oregon” at the Pittock Mansion: Portland, OR 1996 Received a Commendation from the Mayor for Designing a Flag for Youth Memorial Flag Project of Alameda County (honoring children who died as a result of violent crimes); San Leandro, CA |
Solo Exhibitions:
2016/2017 Created The Science of Change Series and Displayed Through an Art Partnership with Trillium Family Medical: Portland, OR Feb-June
2015 The Gallery at Jupiter Hotel: Portland, OR Oct-Nov
2014 Burnside Brewery: Portland OR January
2013 Bare Bones Bar: Portland, OR February
2012 Tin Shed: Portland, OR April-May
Group Exhibitions:
2018 Invited to Annual Non-Profit Art Auction Benefiting BIMA: Bainbridge Island, WA June 9th
2018 Works Currently Featured at Wolff Gallery: Portland, OR May-
2018-2014 Created, Organized, and Showed in Annual "Roll the Dice to Find Your Price" Experimental Art Sale at Working Artists Studio: Portland OR Second Saturday in May
2017 “Change” a Co-Exhibition of Caitlynn Abdow and Quire at Multnomah Arts Center Gallery: Portland, OR June-July
2017 & 2013 Portland Open Studio Tour: Portland, OR October 12th-13th & 19th-20th
2017-2013 Big 500 Group Show Benefit Oregon Food Bank: Portland OR, Dec-Jan
2016-2015 Group Show at The Remains Gallery: Hood River, OR May /June /Oct
2016 & 2013 The Recycled Rain Water Project Charity Event: Portland, OR June-July
2013-2012 Works Featured at Gallery 130: Hood River, OR Oct-Jan
2013&2012 For the Love of Portland Group Show at Peoples Art of Portland Gallery Feb. 18th
2012 Pancakes and Booze Show: Portland, OR March 30th
2012 Youth Progress Art Charity Event: Portland, OR Jan 27th
2011 Art Media Gallery Window: Portland, OR Oct-Nov.
2011-2015 Audubon Society of Portland Wild Arts Festival: Portland, OR Nov. 19th and 20th
2011 Group Art Show at Joz Gallery: Tulsa, OK Feb.-May
2011 Group Art Show at the Pearl Gallery: Tulsa, OK Dec.
2011 Exhibition at Shades of Brown Gallery: Tulsa, OK Sept.
Volunteer Experience:
2012 Created and implemented art classes and collaborative mixed media project with Youth Progress: Portland, OR
2011 Team leader and co-designer of 14 piece interactive art installation for Emmaus Road Church’s Good Friday community event: Tulsa, OK
2007 Collaborated in the design of album cover for Saturday Night Community Church CD music project benefiting the Invisible Children foundation: Tulsa, OK
1997-2001 Volunteered with youth missions organization in Mexico, Venezuela, The Philippines, and Kenya
Professional Creative Experience:
2018-Present Team Member and Website Designer for Gather: Make: Shelter A Collaborative Community Art Project Lead by Dana Louis
gathermakeshelter.org
2011-Present Artist and Founder of Leah Hugon Art now The Artist Quire. Creating, Marketing and Selling Fine Art; Portland OR
2011-2012 Created and Organized the Working Artists Studios Education Collective. Facilitating and Teaching Group and Personal Art Lessons; Portland, OR
2015-2017 Sales Associate/Retail Merchandiser at I’ve Been Framed, Locally Owned Art Supply and Framing: Portland, OR
2011-2015 Sales Associate/Retail Merchandiser at Blick Art Materials; Portland, OR
2010 Performed with, and collaborated in the creating and booking of the “All in One Car Tour” performing and promoting original music in; TX, OK, KS, IN, MS, MI, NY, PN, NC, TN
2009-2010 Wrote, Performed, and Released Self-Titled Singer Song-writer EP; Tulsa, OK
2007-2008 Founder and Proprietor of Just Weddings Floral Design; Tulsa, OK
1998-2003 Formed band Pablo’s Dove in which I co-wrote all songs, performed as lead singer, and managed/booked performances; Midland, TX and Tulsa, OK