Thursday, January 13, 2011

Love Art! Gallery

I met a dear friend for coffee yesterday in the quaint and lovely area of Sellwood in Portland. I always intend to stop in the most adorable art gallery perched on the corner across from the Starbucks where I usually meet my friend. It seems I always run out of time and need to jump in the car on the way to another appt. As I was heading back to my car (the only spot I had found after circling the block several times opened up for me right in front of the gallery)....I had a strong sense I was suppose to go in this time. I walked through the doors of The Love Art!Gallery What a delight and beautiful treasure this place is. It was an artistic feast for the eyes with an incredibly diverse collection of art from over 60 local artists..mixed media, glass, original painting, jewelry, mosaics, sculpture and so much more. I met the owners Ruby and Heather and was taken by their authentic and genuine spirits and their obvious love of the creative life and heart for supporting and encouraging artists.

My heart was deeply drawn to the work of Katie Berggren. Her work is a very vulnerable expression of the depth of emotion found in motherhood. As one who walks alongside woman who have experienced abuse as little girls....what resonated with me was how these pieces seem to express the child within...our acceptance and embracing of the places inside that might have been wounded. For many who walk the healing journey it is difficult to draw near to the child we were who held the pain and memories, create a safe enviroment for those memories to be shared and to love and nurture that little girl...to be a safe and loving "mother" to ourselves. That is what my heart and eyes saw gently depicted in many of her pieces. I was so deeply moved by these two pictured above, "Time In" and "Absorb" and they now sit in my studio. Take a moment to visit Katie's Etsy Store for an amazing collection of poignant pieces that are truly touching.

I have been continueing to work on my new studio and will share the "after" pictures next time! Creative blessings!

4 comments:

Katie m. Berggren art & design said...

thank you so much, Lani, for featuring my paintings, I am honored ~ I absolutely adore the Love Art! Gallery as well ~ I was just there 2 hours ago :)
Thank you again,
Love & Sincerely, Katie
Your website and art are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Lani.
All is in Divine timing.
Absolutely perfect that you came in, met us, and loved Katie. (as we do)
Please meet us again!
Namaste, Ruby and Heather

Leonie said...

Dear Lani!
I just wanted to let you know that I've just left an award on my blog for you.
You are one of my top 5 most inspiration and most talented bloggers.
I just wanted to let you know how much i appreciate your work. ( I absolutely TREASURE your journal) and i love your spirit!
thank you
fairy blessings
leonie xx

Lisa said...

So lovely. I've just spent some time over a cup of coffee looking back over your blog...all the way to the beginning. It's not the first time I've done so and probably won't be the last. :)

I think our sons are about the same age and mine (22 in June) is moving to Colorado at the end of this week. I can certainly see why Katie's art spoke to you so; not to mention they're just beautiful.