Kari-Lise Alexander: Inflorescence

ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery are delighted to present a solo exhibition of artist Kari-Lise Alexander entitled “Inflorescence”. This exhibit will showcase Alexander’s most current paintings and artworks.  Her art is best described as dreamy and surreal with a figurative focus and nature themes. The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 6-10pm with Live Music. Alexander will be in attendance at the Opening Reception to meet, greet, and answer questions.  Local artists within the ArtHatch building will have their studios open to the public as well. Bring your Valentine for a Date Night and enjoy complimentary Chocolate, Red & White Wine, and Stone Beer! Free flower given to the first 50 women after 6pm!

Kari-Lise Alexander’s expressive work explores themes rooted in her Scandinavian heritage. Innocent maidens float in worlds of their own making, oftentimes losing themselves in their daydreams.  At a young age Kari-Lise was always experimenting with paints, pencils, pastels and anything else she could get her hands on. In 2000 she studied fine art for two semesters but left college to pursue other interests. It wasn’t until spring of 2009 that her heart led her back to painting and she hasn’t stopped since.  Working from her home studio in Seattle, Kari-Lise creates paintings that captivate the viewer. Her work often reflects the Norwegian folk art of rosemaling. This traditional art is given a contemporary feel in many of Kari-Lise’s paintings as it wraps and entwines itself within the composition, sometimes floating as a ghost as if it were an ancestral reminder.

The exhibition will run from February 14 – March 7, 2015
  
ArtHatch is a 7000 square foot building which houses the front gallery: exhibitions changing monthly, "The Alley," featuring new and previous works from over 75 artists, the teen room featuring artwork by 15+ teen artists, 14 artist studios, ranging in size from 150 to 800 square feet, featuring the work of over 28 local artists, and "The Lounge", containing 8 walls featuring local artists. The front gallery features contemporary and cutting edge artwork. 

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317 East Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
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