Tracing the Moon, Carrie L. Larson

Tracing the Moon—featuring new works by Carrie L. Larson—exhibits at The Polson through December 7, 2008

Larson's 2004 Polson show, Solace, featured only two-dimensional works. But Larson's new show, Tracing the Moon, has the added appeal of more three-dimensional forms—forms whose "physical, visual qualities," as she writes, "can add emotional or symbolic resonance to a piece."

Carrie L. Larson, born in Bellingham, Washington, grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest—a beauty that remains an inspirational source for much of her artwork. After she completed her high school education in Aberdeen, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993 from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where she was privileged to study art under Keiko Hara.

Larson’s fascination with color began with a box of Crayolas. She was just as interested in organizing the crayons by color as she was in using them to draw. Adult work as an architectural assistant, floral designer, and color scheme consultant has continued to inform her art and expand her creative vocabulary. The appearance of textual elements in her work may be the direct result of an ongoing love affair with the written word. Art heroes include Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler, Ed Ruscha and Joseph Cornell, and, of course, Professor Hara, who taught her much about dedication and balance.

Since 1999 Carrie has resided in Hoquiam with her husband, John. There she is quietly active in her community and responsible for a well-loved cat, a well-worn library card, and a dream of cultivating a full-fledged garden.

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