Shine On You Crazy Diamond Art Show

Six Abstract Collages by GJ Gillespie
JUNE 25 -- July 31, 2024

HURST GALLERY 

5520 108th Ave NE

Kirkland, WA 98033

ART TITLES FROM LEFT 
1
. Helen of Troy. 
2. 
Ozymandias. 

3. Rhapsody In Blue. 
4. Leda and the Swan.
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond. 
6
Cherish.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

NU Professor Emeritus GJ Gillespie is a collage artist living in a 1928 farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, WA.

A prolific artist with 21 awards to his name, his work has been exhibited in 65 shows and appeared in more than 160 publications. Beyond his studio practice, Gillespie channels his passion for art by running Leda Art Supply, a company specializing in premium sketchbooks.

Whether conjuring vivid collage compositions or enabling other artists through exceptional tools, Gillespie remains dedicated to the transformative power of art.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT 

Deeply inspired by art history and the profound emotions it evokes, my work is a journey into the abstract realm where existential meaning intertwines with cultural iconography. My collage-based approach, utilizing diverse materials such as colored tissue, disassembled newspaper clippings, and Fred Meyer grocery ads, allows me to create unique interpretations of universal imagery.



Helen of Troy by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on scroll. 24 x 11.5. 2024.



Ozymandias by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on scroll. 22.5 x 11. 2024.


Rhapsody in Blue by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on scroll. 23.5 x 12. 2024.

Leda and the Swan by GJ Gillespie.
Mixed media collage. 39 x 39.5 x 1. 2024. 


Shine On You Crazy Diamond by GJ Gillespie.
Collage on plywood. 24 x 20. 2024.


Cherish by GJ Gillespie. Mixed media
collage on canvas. 24 x 24. 2024.
















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