Art

Storytelling is actually the core element of my art — the foundation upon which my paintings are built. I’m intrigued by early myths, traditional folklore, the histories, and the classics. Each painting I make explores one of these things, and every element in my compositions has symbolic meaning that supports that story.— Chris Sheridan

more » “Interview with Chris Sheridan by Nina Pak”

On a recent visit to Portland my friend Jean, whom I have known since high-school, took me to her cousins home for dinner, where Monte and his wife Susan made a meal fit for any gourmet restaurant. To my great delight Montes father Bill was with us that evening and I had an opportunity to speak with him about his life as an artist and view many of his large works that now are in every room of his sons home. more » “Interview with Bill Garrett by Nina Pak”

Amanda Manitach’s collection of ephemeral new works is on offer at Seattle’s Bryan Ohno Gallery in the International District. The work is on display until March 1st, 2014. Below, Miroir correspondent Siolo Thompson asked the artist some questions about her work, her artistic practice, and her obsessive nature.
more » “Works on Paper – Amanda Manitach”

Q: Your website is beautiful, updated and well organized! It also lists a very busy show schedule. How do you balance managing the business side of being an artist with the time to produce the art? more » “Interview with Jasmine Worth by Alisa Solovyeva”

On December 14th, Redd Walitzki’s solo exhibition “Vergissmeinnicht” (Forget Me Not), opened at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco. Miroir Magazine was on hand to congratulate Redd and capture the action as the pink haired artist frolicked among her painted muses.
Also in attendance were many Bay Area and visiting Seattle art luminaries including art duo Ransom and Mitchell, NoMe Edona, Carl Faulkner, opera singer and model Roxanna Walitzki and many others more » “Vergissmeinnicht – Redd Walitzki”