Washington County Open Studios Tour

47 Kimberly Ghaemmaghami

Media: Mixed media sculpture and collage

Artist’s Statement: I work in 3D, using repurposed materials which reflects my desire to minimize my impact on earth. Rather than start with an idea, I start with a material and the piece comes together as if by its own volition. My studio has a plethora of unrealized pieces. Some works take months, and some years, to finish. Recently I finished two pieces by pulling off and exchanging their parts and just-like-that; two pieces that had waited years, were complete. I stay with one combination of materials to create a series of ten or more pieces united by a common theme. I explore the juxtaposition between theme and materials and like birds, I use whimsy to attract attention. I use the refuse of human consumption to create a symbol of the natural world.

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Address: 54432 SW Roberts School Rd., Gaston Show in Google Maps

Directions: From Forest Grove: S on Hwy 47. rt at SW Scoggins Valley Rd, lft at SW Westshore Dr., lft at SW Lee Rd, rt at SW Roberts School Rd.