Discover Local Art at Kirkland Urban: Introducing Our Quarterly Pop-Up Artist Series
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative at Kirkland Urban – a quarterly rotating art installation showcasing the vibrant works of local artists! In partnership with Ryan James Fine Arts, we’re transforming our spaces into dynamic galleries that celebrate creativity and community.
Every three months, new artwork will grace the walls of our lobbies, bringing fresh energy and inspiration to our urban environment. You’ll find these captivating installations in three key locations:
- 425 Kirkland Urban – Central 1st floor, Elevator Lobby
- 425 Kirkland Urban – Central 2nd floor
- 400 Kirkland Urban – North Lobby
This innovative program not only beautifies our shared spaces but also provides a platform for talented local artists to display their work. As you move through Kirkland Urban, take a moment to immerse yourself in the diverse styles and perspectives on display.
Fallen in love with a piece? Good news – all artworks are available for purchase through Ryan James Fine Arts. By supporting these artists, you’re not just acquiring a stunning piece for your home or office; you’re also investing in our local creative community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the ever-changing landscape of Pacific Northwest art right here at Kirkland Urban. Stop by today and discover your new favorite artist!
Stay tuned for updates on our featured artists and upcoming installations. Art has the power to transform spaces and inspire minds – let’s celebrate it together at Kirkland Urban.
Information from the artist about the art in our lobbies:
400 Kirkland Urban – North Lobby: Hannah Seki @h_seki_art
Hannah Seki is a Japanese-American artist whose work represents the bi-cultural upbringing and the contrasting cultures within. That specific contrast is the point of tension in her work: Japanese ideals of understated beauty, the humbling of oneself, and the mindset of “not standing out” differ greatly from Western ideas of being unique, bold, and individualistic. The inherent contradiction between the two cultures has been an ongoing internal struggle with Seki’s sense of identity and is the catalyst for her art. Through creating art that reflects elements from both cultures, the ever-changing journey of self-identity and discovery becomes the meaning conveyed in the work.
425 Kirkland Urban – Central 1st floor, Elevator Lobby: Kelsey Overstreet @kelsey_overstreet
Kelsey Overstreet is interested in process-based abstraction with conceptual wanderings: exploring the pacing of impulsive movements with slow, meditative marks to portray the power and fragility of the body. The work is an act of sensory sharing between the artist, observer and a blueprint of what it means to be a human in the world today. Materials reflect relationships, conflict, connection, resolve, and beauty birthed from chaos.
425 Kirkland Urban – Central 2nd floor- Right Side of Lobby:
Diana Grant @dianagrant33
Diana is inspired to paint work that is simultaneously earthy and ethereal. She is very concerned with composition and leaving space for the painting to breathe and the eyes to rest. While her work is an expression of how she sees things, the experience for both viewer and artist is uniquely personal. Diana’s landscape paintings reflect her love for nature and her fascination with the horizon line, where earth meets the sky. While enjoying the wide-open sky, the tether of the ground below gives us a mark on earth to explore and possibly pursue beyond the horizon. The incredible colors of sunsets inspire her. This awe and enjoyment are something we all share together as humans, no matter where we live.
425 Kirkland Urban – Central 2nd floor-Left Side of Lobby:
Sharon D’Amico
“I derive an inordinate amount of joy attempting to capture those fleeting moments in
time when light falls a certain way, where form and texture are strikingly revealed: at
times dramatically, when colors explode, or, when the quiet stillness offers a beauty and
serenity that words fail to describe. My intention is to co-create—along with nature—a
kind of poetry of light. “
Sharon was a pioneer in developing a technique she calls “Painting with Light.” Utilizing
land, sea and sky as subjects for her canvas, she moves her handheld camera like a
brush, blending colors from nature’s palette to “paint” what she feels is the essence of
that moment. In these works, colors and textures that are present, but not always seen,
are revealed. Capturing moments we often miss, with precision and a painterly
sensibility, many of her images convey a peace that nature can bring.
