The WEB: January 2025, Week Two
Welcome back to another week of art happenings. They see to always be happening. I am going to dive right in to what is happening this weekend in Seattle.
SECOND THURSDAY CAPITOL HILL ART WALK
I am never in Capitol Hill for art walk…but this looks fun! Now open…
Split Decision, Colored pencil on toned paper, 5.5”x8.5”, 2024
Amara Eke
The Factory Seattle
January 9 - February 2, 2025 | Opening January 9, 6-9 PM
From the Instagram: In her first-ever solo exhibition, Amara Eke takes us on a colorful journey through five years of drawings and collages on paper. The title Paper Planes nods to both the medium and the expansive “planes of existence” these works explore, charting a timeline of the artist’s evolution—from her early experiments to her bold, glittering compositions of today.
Amara’s vibrant works blend acrylics, intricate patterns, and shimmering textures to illustrate themes of interconnectedness, time, space, and individuality. With a unique visual language and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of composition and spectacle, her art invites viewers into imaginative realms bursting with life and color. See more from The Factory here.
I also curate the walls at Post Pike Bar & Cafe in Capitol Hill and Georgetown! Stop by Capitol Hill location to check out Seattle Refined’s recent Artist of the Week, Elinore Bucholtz, and the Georgetown location to see our own cook’s work, Julian Bustamonte!
Elinore Bucholtz
Post Pike Bar & Cafe | 212 Broadway Ave E, Seattle, WA
On View January 6 - March 17, 2025
Isn’t she so cute?
Read more about Elinore here.
The artist at work, from Elinore’s Instagram
Photo take by me at Post Pike Georgetown
Julian Bustamonte
Post Pike Georgetown | 5701 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
On view January 6 - March 17, 2025
I found out as I was writing this that he used to be a professional skateboarder and our names are scarily similar.
See more of Julian’s art here.
SECOND FRIDAY BELLTOWN ART WALK
From the STÖR Instagram
CLOSING Tonight, Friday January 10. :(
STÖR Experience
Created by Lilia Deering and Mary Anne Carter.
Closing January 10, 2025
1901 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Experience and shop STÖR here.
Better yet, experience it in person at Base Camp Studios 2. Yes, it is everything you wish and IKEA store was. With an exclusive fashion showcase. I can only imagine what will transpire on this runway.
Image from https://talkingoutyourglass.com/nate-watson/
Nate Watson
Live Glass blowing event. FREE.
Seattle Glassblowing Studio|
2227 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98121
January 10, 2025 6-9
Find more information here.
I find the titles of these next shows to be about as compelling yawning. I am always a sucker for art made from recyclable material, though, the subject of the first show. It is hot and ethical to be doing so, and I believe very much a PNW things to do. I mean, I was just at the Recology center. if you haven’t ever been, you must take a public tour, which are offered twice a month. You will find…
Another Man’s Trash
A group show.
Slip Gallery | 2301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
January 10 - February 9, 2025
From Slip’s Instagram: This group show, featuring repurposed, recycled, and upcycled materials, explores just how one’s trash can be someone else’s treasure.
Find more information here.
From Slip’s Instagram
Echoes Within
From Slip’s Instagram: Opening this Friday! We invite you to an immersive, multi-sensory group show that explores the intricate labyrinth of self-perception, identity, and internal dialogue.
From Slip’s Instagram
Workshops:
Mindful Collage: Inner Self Portrait
Jan 23, 5:30-7:00 PM
led by artist & yoga teacher Jessalyn Finch
Storytelling for Artists
Jan 26, 4:00-5:00 PM
led by Emmy-winning journalist Anthony Monzón
Both workshops are free and open to all ages, with all activities taking place at Slip Gallery.
Don’t miss our Closing Reception & Artist Talk on Feb 1st at 3:00pm!
SECOND SATURDAY ART ATTACK IN GEORGETOWN
Undone
Brian Cypher &
Damien Hoar de Galvan
January 11 - February 22, 2025 | Opening January 11, 5-8 PM
What is it to be undone? Your shoelaces can be undone, one has become undone. As a kid, if I said, “I’m done,” at the dinner table, my step-mother would retort, “Roast beef is done, you’re finished.” Her comment left me feeling undone when I was told I was finished. What is finished? Final, complete, being done and then to be undone. The unraveling begins…” Read more, here.
From Studio E’s Instagram
Lastly, I am sharing something I am a part of this Saturday for Art Attack!
Open Studios at Equinox
Featuring The Why? | 6555 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 5-9 PM
Artist talk from yours truly at 8pm.
Every Wednesday, The Why? hosts open studios inviting artists to hang out and make work together, or music together. Check out more information here.
From The Why’s Instagram