Barbara Bishop-Sand’s art show at Glam & Tonics/Aveda Salon (September 16-30^th) rounds out this year’s Montlake Unabridged arts events. An open house with wine and appetizers Saturday, Sept 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. will give Montlake neighbors (yes, you!) an excellent opportunity to appreciate (and purchase) Barbara’s wood-block prints and copper-plate etchings. If the open house doesn’t fit into your schedule, be sure to stop in for a viewing whenever the salon is open.

Through experimentation, Barbara Sand has found many ways to use additional media –chine colle, pen and ink, collage, and photo processes– to layer on and interact with the platforms afforded by her prints and etchings. She thinks of the resulting art pieces as “somewhat representational, but infused with an element of abstraction.” When you view her one-of-a-kind and limited set prints, you will recognize immediately that such creative, precision work has little in common with mass-produced, reproduction printing. Even Barbara finds surprises as each print comes to life. As she explains her work, you learn that it takes inspiration (She recommends walks in the Arboretum, living in far-flung parts of the world, and collecting photos and pictures). And it takes thoughtful consideration, deep knowledge of the processes, patience, and joy in the physicality of the work.

Barbara Sand is an accomplished performing pianist, active member of the Mother Plucker’s Ukulele Band, and retired school and private practice psychologist. She fits her artistic efforts into a busy life of consulting, classical and jazz musical performances, travel, visits with grandchildren, and a host of other activities. You be sure to fit in a look at her art prints by the end of September. Photos below by Jonathan Phillips show some of the prints you will see at Glam & Tonics Aveda.

This show is the closing art event of 2015 Montlake Unabridged, sponsored by your Montlake Community Club.

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