12 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER May 2021
From gesture to jester : Finding the reality of memory
Charbonneau resident showcases art in Newberg
By MOLLY VAN AUSTEN
Charbonneau resident Molly Van Austen will showcase her artwork in an upcoming exhibition at the Chehalem Cultural Center in May .
From May 4 through June 19 people can view Molly ’ s work at the center located at 415 E Sheridan St .
“ Each image in this long drawing is a meditation on some dear person in my life . That brings me joy and sadness .”
— Molly Van Austen
in Newberg from 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . The artist reception will be May 7 from 5-7 p . m .
This exhibition features the artist ’ s explorations during the COVID-19 pandemic . Molly Van Austen , a drawer / painter took to a 175-foot roll of paper , using graphite and colored pencils to illustrate her thoughts , memories and imaginings . The gestures in colored pencils are brought together in this exhibit as the 175-foot drawing winds its way through the gallery . Molly reflects on “ a long life and a long drawing ,”
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COURTESY PHOTO
Pictured here is part of a 175-foot roll of art that Molly Van Austen created to illustrate her thoughts , memories and imaginings during the pandemic . It will be on display at the Chehalem Cultural Center .