January Art at the Hawthorne Fresh Pot

With the hectic atmosphere of the holidays and snowpocalypse finally(!) out of the way, life is beginning to return to normal here in Portland. I have chosen to usher in 2009 with an art show that will be a welcome change to the over-stimulation of the holidays. Stop by the Hawthorne cafe and take a good long look at the work of January’s featured artist, Zoe Chronis. Zoe’s drawings are at once minimalist and intricate, contrasting stark, empty space with flowing, delicate lines. Take care to note the attention to detail that Zoe has incorporated into her drawings – the textures and flow created with a simple manipulation of a pen stroke. Here is a sneak peek of one of the drawings on display, this one nearly befitting of a wallpaper.

Here is a statement from Zoe about the inspiration for her drawings:
“My works on paper consider abstract drawing as a tension between
familiar and unfamiliar images. Their enigmatic content reflects my
experience of reality: ambiguous, unresolved, and multivalent. ”
Stop by the shop to see the six pieces Zoe has on display. Prices range from $100-$200. Send an email hawthorneart@thefreshpot.com for purchase information or to find out how to display your art in the cafe.
See you in February!
Lindsey – Hawthorne Art Curator