Abstract Art Show 

Collaged Creations
by GJ Gillespie

April 17 -- August 26, 2023 

Hurst Gallery

Northwest University

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033

Six newly created abstract landscapes.

Inspired by mid-century abstract expressionist artists, these artworks have been crafted using found papers, tissue, house paint, acrylic, spray paint, graphic, custom dyed cloth, and grocery ads.

GJ Gillespie, NU Professor Emeritus, is a collage artist living on Whidbey Island. Winner of 20 awards, his innovative artwork has been featured in 59 shows and more than 90 literary and art publications. 

 

More than a Feeling.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 24 x 20. 2022.

 

Top of the World.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 24 x 24. 2022.

Forever on My Mind #2.
Mixed media collage on board. 14 x 11. 2022. 

Sunday Will Never be the Same.
Mixed media collage on canvas. 24 x 48 x 1.75. 2023.

 Some Kind of Wonderful.
Collage on canvas. 20 x16. 2022.

 Do You Believe in Love?
Collage on canvas. 28 x 22. 2023. 

 About GJ Gillespie  

Gillespie Oak Harbor Home

Living in a 1928 farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island (north of Seattle) is an inspiring setting for an artist. The abstract expressionist masters who produced haunting images from this region 60 years ago are constant inspirations.

Most of my designs are inspired by art history. 

The artists I admire tap unconscious feelings of longing for existential meaning that emerge from cultural icons. In my view, abstraction should be more than pleasing design. Instead, art should evoke connotations that permit the viewer to experience a sense of wonder, awe and new perspectives of being.

I enjoy experimenting with various media such as watercolor, collage, encaustic and mixed media on paper, canvas and board. I find that the translucent effect of layering watercolor adds depth and metaphorical meaning. 

Following an atemporal style, I sometimes copy the works of old master painters, giving my own take by making them into collages. 

CAROUSEL OF TIME (portrait of Joni Mitchell) by GJ Gillespie

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Bio
GJ Gillespie is a collage artist living in a 1928 Tudor Revival farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island (north of Seattle). In addition to natural beauty, he is inspired by art history -- especially mid century abstract expressionism. The “Northwest Mystics” who produced haunting images from this region 60 years ago are favorites. 

Winner of 20 awards, his art has appeared in 60 shows and numerous publications.

When he is not making art, he runs his company Leda Art Supply selling the sketchbook that he designed.

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