Baas Art Gallery is currently showing print artist Ruth Hesse
and painter Julia Ricketts.
Ricketts shows new works that feature horizontal bands of color
in a grid format. Based on the image of ruled writing paper, the paintings in this series evoke letters, poems, and chords of music. Hesse exhibits new monotypes composed of rich colors and solid, refined forms. The imagery recalls the primary elements of land, sky, and water. Her prints are distinguished by layered textures that convey the evolution of each image.
The exhibition, will be on view through April 12th.
and painter Julia Ricketts.
Ricketts shows new works that feature horizontal bands of color
in a grid format. Based on the image of ruled writing paper, the paintings in this series evoke letters, poems, and chords of music. Hesse exhibits new monotypes composed of rich colors and solid, refined forms. The imagery recalls the primary elements of land, sky, and water. Her prints are distinguished by layered textures that convey the evolution of each image.
The exhibition, will be on view through April 12th.
Julia RickettsMeditation II, 2007
Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 36"
© Julia Ricketts, courtesy of Baas Art Gallery and Framing
Julia RickettsMeditation IV, 2007
Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 36"
© Julia Ricketts, courtesy of Baas Art Gallery and Framing
In her recent work, Ricketts employs an abstract vocabulary of forms combined in rhythmic compositions. Her new series, "Meditations", explores tonal variation within a format inspired by ruled writing paper. Bands of subtle color create horizontal chords, suggesting phrases of music or lines of poetry.
Ruth HesseTrust, 2007
Monotype on Panel, 33" x 33"
© Ruth Hesse, courtesy of Baas Art Gallery and Framing
Ruth HesseComfortable Places, 2007
Monotype on Panel, 33" x 33"
© Ruth Hesse, courtesy of Baas Art Gallery and Framing
Layer upon layer of richly colored ink creates vibrant depth in Ruth Hesse's original monotypes. Her new body of work features abstracted imagery drawn from the natural world. Bands of color recall elements of land, water, and sky. These images are balanced against the constraints of a square format, which empasizes the formal aspect of Hesse's project.
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Ruth Hesse and Julia Ricketts
Tones and Tides
March 4 - April 12, 2008
Baas Art Gallery and Framing
2703 East Madison
Seattle, WA 98112
206.324.4742
Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 to 6
For additional information contact the gallery
or visit their website Baas Art Gallery and Framing
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