Four talented printmakers—Betsy Best, Sam Hamrick, Theresa Neinas and Chris Rollins will display their work Sept. 2 thought Oct. 3 at the Gallery, 826 S.W. 152nd St. in Olde Burien.

Come meet the artists on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Opening Reception, 5-8 p.m.
“In recent years I have traveled from Seattle to Italy and Japan to learn both eastern and western relief printmaking techniques and traditions,” Betsy Best explains. “I challenge myself to incorporate aspects of both in all of my work. The work included here was produced over the course of several years and demonstrates my ongoing attempt to balance the graphic nature of western woodcut practice with the delicacy and gradations included in the Japanese printmaking tradition.”

Notes Sam Hamrick, “”I am primarily interested in people, whether it’s a figure in landscape, a portrait or one of my skeletal musicians.

“My aim is to bring out the individual character or personality of each of each of my subjects and perhaps by doing that shed a little light on one particular aspect of the human condition.”

Theresa Neinas says she knew at an early age she wanted to be an artist.
“I am a storyteller, and like a book or a song, my work does not speak to everyone. That is not my intent,” according to Theresa. “For those of you who are intrigued, I want my work to make you laugh, make you smile, and to move or touch you in a way that cannot be put into words.”

Chris Rollins started making posters six years ago to promote the Hiawatha
Concert Series, and has been designing and printing posters ever since.
“Most of my colorful designs are commissions for music shows, some are created to commemorate birthdays, and some are for themed art shows,” Chris declares. “I am influenced by the German Expressionist movement, the art of the WPA and Mexican street art. All images are made using the linoleum block printing method and are printed in my home studio in Seattle.”

The Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Call 206-244-7808 for more information.