Current Projects
Cambium Gallery And Fire Elk Meadows
In August of 2020 I with my business partner Audrey Long opened up Cambium Gallery. It may seem strange to open a new art gallery during a global pandemic. Even more strange it may seem to be opening a gallery focused on underrepresented artists in Rural Oregon. But for us it felt right.
Cambium wants to give voice to artists who have important stories to tell. By focusing on artists not typically seen in Astoria Cambium hopes to spark exciting new conversations. And from these conversation Cambium hopes to see new connections within the Astoria community. Cambium wants to do more than just give voice to those often silenced and is building in micro giving to the payment structure. 10% of each shows sales will go directly to organizations doing the good work. Connecting artwork and the artists behind it to real change.
In February of 2024 we were excited to announce the launch of Fire Elk Meadows a project of Cambium Gallery. Fire Elk Meadows is an up and coming artist residency for Trans, Non Binary and Women Artists specifically in Ceramics and Painting. With incredible generosity, enthusiasm, and belief in our project have brought us to this amazing milestone of funding our Kickstarter that will allow us to begin this buildout.
Join Us for Our Upcoming Open Studio Tours on July 27 and 28.
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Open Studio Tours! This is a unique opportunity to explore our creative space, meet the artists behind the work, and see where the magic happens. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a curious neighbor, or simply looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend your day, our Open Studio Tours offer something for everyone.
Event Details:
Date: July 27 and 28
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 1010 and 1030 Duane St Astoria OR 97103
During the tour, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at our creative process, from initial sketches to finished masterpieces. You'll also have the chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and even purchase artwork directly from the artists.
We look forward to welcoming you into our studio and sharing our passion for art with you. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Momentary Collapse
Art Exhibit, "Momentary Collapse" by
Kirista Trask December 18, 2020 through February 28, 2021
A new installation in a vintage travel trailer turned into a permanent art gallery, at The Sou'wester Lodge.
Momentary Collapse examines how multiple experiences while individual imprints can simultaneously function as one. Using one long roll of paper and created over nine months, Momentary Collapse abstractly documents individual experiences engaging with the same physical environment. The physical location is the Columbia River where it meets the pacific, the mental location is merely a dream.
Kirista Trask translates subtle moments and landscapes into swirling abstraction, blending saturated, opaque colors with translucent washes to evoke moment as an emotional experience. Her work is created using a variety of materials, including acrylic, ink, charcoal, pencil, oil pastel, chalk and coffee, in order to react to the spirit of the location at the moment. These abstract works exist somewhere between presence and memory, giving the viewer a moment for pause. Her best work is done plein air style in stunning locations all over the world and especially in the Pacific Northwest. As a seventh generation Oregonian Kirista finds a deep connection to place and incorporates that into her work.
Kirista’s current body of work explores the impact of identity in rural communities. As an native Oregonian and member of the lgbtqa community Kirista has experienced a life of bias based on sexual orientation. Her current work seeks to inquire as to whether art can be a channel of change in regards to rural community value systems.
OPEN: Fri/Sat/Sun 9am-9pm (and by request: call the lodge front desk at 360-642-2542 and we'll open the gallery for you)*
The Art Trailer Gallery is free and open to the public.
*Due to Covid-19 a face covering is required while inside the gallery. The gallery is open to one person, couple or family at a time and allowing for 6' distance at all times.
This trailer is a 1960’s Aloha made in Aloha, Oregon. It was rescued from a neglected RV park in the northern part of the Long Beach Peninsula. Now repaired and transformed into an art space, this art gallery is part of our Artist Residency Program and our non-profit organization, Sou’wester Arts.
The Sou'wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
360-642-2542 9am-9pm, www.souwesterlodge.com, souwesterlodge@gmail.com
