Blue Whole Gallery: Art for All Seasons

Friday, October 28, 2016

Art for All Seasons


Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Change of Seasons

November ushers in fall weather and autumn colors on the Olympic Peninsula. To greet this change of season the Blue Whole Gallery will feature, in its windows, the handwoven wearable art of member artist Jan Tatom along with a display of art work by several of its talented and dedicated Artists. This exhibit will give the visitor a view of the various contrasting styles and skills that make up the Gallery and will be presented on First Friday November 4, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm as well as throughout the month.

Jan Tatom's fiber art is inspired by spectacular colors and textures of nature reflected in the mountains, woods and the sea found on the Olympic Peninsula. She weaves these elements with the aid of two looms and her short experience in weaving. Jan's goal is to create items that serve multiple uses: for instance, wearable art that may also be used as table runner or wall hanging as seen below.

Twill Color Gamp

Passionate

Jan's output spans a fascinating collection of fabric garments from handbags, felting, knitted and crocheted accessories, to hand-spun fibers, discharged and dyed rayon scarves and hand-woven pieces. She is challenged by different color schemes, fiber and weave structures which can result in exciting new items. Each creation can also be a learning event that takes the weaver into areas of exploration in patterns and color.

Colored Wrapper

Wrapped for Fall

Jan Tatom at her Schacht Loom

The fiber art work of Jan Tatom expresses her inspiration and passion for weaving. Explore this weaver's world where distinctive loom designs, color range and textures are incorporated into every hand-woven piece. Meet the artist by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday November 4th, from 5 to 8 pm and view her art work at the Gallery throughout the month.

Jan Tatom welcomes your contact.

at jantatom@olypen.com

Artist Group Showing

Along with the weaver's world of Jan Tatom, a selection of art works by Artists of the Blue Whole Gallery will also be on display. This showing reveals the varied talents and styles represented by 2D and 3D artists that make up this 19 year co-operative gallery. Samples of their art work are shown below.