Madeline Janovec is a stellar Portland artist and gallery owner. She paints, draws and makes jewelry that transcends its medium and gives shape to dreams. Her gallery always has new and exciting exhibits. She’s also been instrumental in starting the International Women’s Artist Exhibition. Visit her work at the Geezer Gallery or the Janovec Gallery.
Author: Joy Murray
I'm a 60 year old artist in Memphis, Tennessee. I spend my life trying to catch stories, give them form, color and light, then send back out into the world.
Geezer Gallery
This is a wonderful gallery here in Portland and the vision of Amy Henderson who is a strong advocate for getting art into everyone’s life. The Gallery itself is light filled and spacious with an extraordinary range of work, from folk to installation. Also Rachel’s blog is a great way to find the back story of the artists and the new exhibits.
Doll Family
I made this doll family about 10 years ago. It’s a grandmother, daughter and two grandchildren. I think it captured a wonderful moment in their lives. I like how the mother’s face is so pensive and the grandmother’s is more distant. The children are wistfully gazing into a future that none of them can imagine
The family has had a lot of hardships since I made this for them, and when I got the picture it was a poignant reminder to cherish the moments when we are happy and let our loved ones know they are loved.
Susan Leslie Lumsden – Rebel Quilter
I had the honor of being in a show curated by Susan Leslie Lumsden called Roots of Racism. Her work is vivid and bold and continues to amaze me.
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