Submitted by Honey Salon
Honey Salon is proud to present “The Devil’s Advocate,” a new collection of paintings and collage by the ever-talented Karie Jane. This darker, introspective showcase from the artist, illustrates human connectedness and its opposite. With folk-like primary color depictions of beasts and bodies paired with dialogue lifted from the artist’s stream of consciousness — the over twenty piece collection is a an internal window into the artist’s mind of love, technology and the seemingly lost art of human to human interaction. Artist meet and great, devilishly delicious cocktails and cupcakes, all set to the live musical accompaniment of Bellingham’s favorite spin master, PhDJ, complete this not-to-be-missed showcase opening August 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In her first solo Honey showcase, artist Karie Jane steps away from her known gouache, pen and ink mediums to instead favor thick, textured acrylics, gold leaf and layered clippings. “The Devil’s Advocate” is a gentle reminder (and at times not so gentle, as she points out) that we lose something of ourselves behind the screened drapery of technology. The artist seemingly pleads with the viewer to stop, drop and interact. Shown in black, red and layered clipped images, Karie Jane uses statements like, “It takes all my strength to make this sound”, and expertly depicted animals with thoughts reading, “Do not think you know me. I am no one’s prey. “ and appropriately “Eyes not iPhones”. This bold and unexpected collection ushers in new wave of talent and teeth from an artist that continually, and dutifully, surprises and delights her audience.
Karie Jane was born and raised in the woods and tide flats of the Skagit Valley. She began drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil and credits her mother for encouraging her creativity and keeping her well stocked with art supplies. She is a self-taught illustrator heavily influenced by the natural world. An ultra marathoner, Western student, mother, cook and crafty-goddess, Karie Jane professes to sleep – but many doubt that she actually does. Continually pushing her work and her creative landscape, “The Devil’s Advocate” is a clear reminder to us all that we should never stop pushing ourselves, for our own sake and those around us. Bellingham is lucky to call this brilliant artist one of its own.
