Rebecca Woodhouse Allard, a printmaker who works in carved linoleum and rubber, will be the featured artist for Burien Arts Gallery’s June exhibit.

Explains Rebecca, “I carve words into linoleum and rubber. I hand press my work, layering colors with different size blocks to create an abstract print.

“Since I carve each plate at a different time, every print combines thoughts from different moments. As a result, the text wouldn’t make sense as a narrative. I intend the words to be a visual element rather than communicative.

“So what do they say?  Some are lyrics from my favorite bands, but most are about life—art, news, self, people, and time.”

Meet Rebecca at the Opening Reception, Friday, June 5, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., at the gallery, 826 S.W. 152nd St. The exhibit runs June 3-June 28.

Rebecca has exhibited throughout the Puget Sound area since 2001. She earned her Bachelor of Fines degree in Painting/Drawing in 2000 from the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Artists United will also present their semi-annual small works show in different mediums.

The Gallery in Olde Burien is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. For more information visit www.burienarts.org or call 206-244-7808.