JUNE 1st FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK & JUNE 2007 EXHIBIT - AT THE PAPER GARDEN

The June 2007 show at The Paper Garden in downtown Spokane is titled “Sacred Trees” -featuring images of world trees and other trees that are honored in various cultures of different lands and/or past civilizations.

Medium: Silk charmeuse fabric, hand painted with dyes and gutta resist, stretched on wood frame.

The Paper Garden is now located at 702 W Main Avenue, on the corner of Main and brick-paved pedestrian Wall Street in downtown Spokane, across from Macy's. (Formerly Homestead Birkenstock shop space.)

I will be in attendance at the First Friday Artwalk reception on the evening of Friday, June 1st and hope to see you there. Along with the new silk pieces from "Sacred Trees" there will be some wonderful musicians performing - Carlos Verde (The Tonight Show) plays flute and sax from 4-7 pm and Jed Wagner plays keyboard from 7-9 pm.

MAY 2007 EXHIBIT - AT NAMASKA

This show is titled “Sacred Elements” featuring images of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.

Medium: Silk charmeuse fabric, hand painted with dyes and gutta resist, stretched on wood frame.

Namaska is now located at 421 W First Avenue in downtown Spokane, between Washington and Stevens in the Minnesota Building.

WATER RISING [sold]

Number 1 in "The Sacred Elements" series. An elemental or embodiment of Water rises from the depths of the ocean. Water energy is associated with dreaming, healing, and the emotions.

This piece is silk charmeuse fabric, handpainted with silk dyes and gutta resist, approximately 33x33 inches, stretched and tacked to a wood frame.

©2007 Joan Medina – All copyrights reserved. Any reproduction of this work, in part or in whole, by any means now known or hereafter invented, including photographic, electronic, or mechanical, is forbidden without written permission of the Artist.

EARTH RISING [$400]

Number 2 in "The Sacred Elements" series. An elemental or embodiment of Earth rises from the ground, spreading his branches widely toward the sky. Earth energy is associated with growth, prosperity, and strength.

©2007 Joan Medina – All copyrights reserved. Any reproduction of this work, in part or in whole, by any means now known or hereafter invented, including photographic, electronic, or mechanical, is forbidden without permission of the Artist.

FIRE RISING [sold]

Number 3 in "The Sacred Elements" series. An elemental or embodiment of Fire energy rises in a blaze to dance among the flames. Fire energy is associated with passion, creativity, and vigor.

©2007 Joan Medina – All copyrights reserved. Any reproduction of this work, in part or in whole, by any means now known or hereafter invented, including photographic, electronic, or mechanical, is forbidden without permission of the Artist.

AIR RISING [$400]

Number 4 in "The Sacred Elements" series. An elemental or embodiment of Air rises through the sky toward the heavens. Air energy is associated with mental clarity, communication, and the intellect.

©2007 Joan Medina – All copyrights reserved. Any reproduction of this work, in part or in whole, by any means now known or hereafter invented, including photographic, electronic, or mechanical, is forbidden without permission of the Artist.