91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Galleries Feature Works From Society of Layerists in Multi-Media and Artist Kathleen Simpson

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VANCOUVER, Wash. - A group show from Northwest artists of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM) will be on display at Washington State University Vancouver in the Student Services Building gallery from June 1 through August 2, 2006. The show was curated by SLMM Regional Director Leslie Ebert.

SLMM was founded in 1982 to serve as a network for artists and other persons interested in a holistic perspective. It offers creative artists a holistic way to relate to one another, as differentiated from the academic structure of professional artists' associations based on a single medium, such as watercolor, pastel or sculpture. Mary Carroll Nelson, founder of SLMM, observes that "Layerists have developed a perspective related to the time/space continuum. In layered art, many events connect at a single point in space; and many points in space are linked at a single moment in time." SLMM describes layering not as a label for a particular style or medium, and explains that it is not the technique that distinguishes a layered work of art so much as the mind of the artist who makes the art. Layerists are diverse in their approach to making art, but they make similar references to many overlapping disciplines, such as the sciences, philosophy, and metaphysics. Often the layerist's intention is to express a metaphysical content, a sense that something "other" than the visible inhabits the work. The artwork in this group show includes tapestry, paintings, mixed media and a sculptural piece. For more information about SLMM, visit

Works displaying the artistic talents of Kathleen Simpson will be on display in the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Engineering Life Sciences Building gallery beginning Monday, May 22. The mixed media exhibit will be on display through June 30 and features colorful pieces that focus on portraits of hands. Simpson is a recent Fine Arts graduate of Portland State University. She describes her interest in this particular subject matter by noting, "I want to explore this part of human anatomy thoroughly and am interested in the extensive uses of these integral tools. Everyone has such different, interesting and beautiful hands. I never tire of looking at, drawing or painting them." An opening reception will be held on Monday, May 22 5-7 p.m. in the gallery and the community is invited to attend. For more information about Simpson, visit

Entry to the exhibits is free. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø galleries are open weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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