Art Shows at Rare Bird Coffee
Art in Photo by Michelle Wee at bluelarkdesigns.com
We appreciate creativity in many different facets, including the visual arts. Our café space was designed with the intention of sharing such art from local artists in a three month rotating art show to exhibit their work, bringing life to our walls and recognition to these very talented creators. We hope that you enjoy their work as much as we do when you visit us.
Now Showing
Helena O'Neill
Untitled show
December 2nd, 2024 - March 16, 2025
"Woodcock"
Collage 12"x12"
Artist Statement
Like all artists I look for the images that capture what's in my head. Materials present themselves by luck or by inspiration, or for me, the pocket book. Paint is expensive and so as a young artist I began to use magazines that were full of color and would most likely end up in the bin.
As I found that nature was my favorite subject I went all in and have graduated to painting.
I still love the magazine paper and still make collages.
As I get older I feel like there is something perfect about the world around us and it goes deeper than what we see.
The Young Boy with Birds is the beginning of what I will do next. I want to connect us with nature and the spritual world. We struggle with truth and as I look around, truth lies in creation. It's that simple.
I was born in Germany in 1965, was raised in Spain and arrived in the USA in 1981. I studied Biology but soon turned my interest to Art. When you find your muse, Art is a wonderful way to spend one's life. Luck favors the prepared, so prepare. And when that muse shows up, one is ready to create.
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