Art Exhibits

Art Gallery at Lynnwood City Hall

January 27 - March 7, 2025

     The Night Watch by Elissa Adelson

Elissa Adelson

Artist Statement: My current style is inspired by glass tile mosaics, and guided by my love of animals and nature, both domesticated and wild. Whether I start with a preconceived idea of what I want a piece to be, or whether a smear of paint turns itself into a bug on a flower, I use acrylics to create shapes and then I “break” them up into parts and colors and newness. From the cats in my house to the birds and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest outside my window, I create colorful bursts of what I hope is happiness, and an imaginary mindscape that I hope someone could enjoy getting lost in.My current style is inspired by glass tile mosaics, and guided by my love of animals and nature, both domesticated and wild. Whether I start with a preconceived idea of what I want a piece to be, or whether a smear of paint turns itself into a bug on a flower, I use acrylics to create shapes and then I “break” them up into parts and colors and newness. From the cats in my house to the birds and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest outside my window, I create colorful bursts of what I hope is happiness, and an imaginary mindscape that I hope someone could enjoy getting lost in.

Biography: Elissa Adelson is an artist based in Bellevue, Washington.  She began painting around 2013, and has studied a variety of artistic styles at both the Pratt Fine Arts Center and Bellevue College. At present, she is fine-tuning her “fauxsaic” style of painting, which uses fine lines and extreme detail to mimic tile mosaic with acrylic paint. Her goal is to add touches of brightness and whimsy to the world around her. To that end, Elissa loves incorporating bold colors and animals of all kinds into her artwork.  She has displayed her art around Bellevue through the Evergreen Association of Fine Art’s public art program.

Elissa has three cats, two sons, and one husband and avoids being serious whenever possible.

      Whysteria by Lindsey Bassett

Lindsey Bassett

Artist Statement: My name is Lindsey Bassett and I have been painting for as long as I can remember. Color and texture in paint are the language I to use to express emotion and to engage with my audience: conveying the underlying emotions and complexities of a subject (and myself) and evoking an emotional response in viewers. I'm very interested in the balance and overlap of the whimsical & the somber in my work. Flowers and foliage appear frequently in my paintings as a nod to fragility/resilience, emotion, cycles of growth, and the interconnectivity of life. I hope viewers can recognize themselves in this work (physically and/or emotionally) and find comfort and connection in the complex emotions that make us human.

Biography: Lindsey Bassett is a painter living and working in Seattle and is originally from Chicago. She has been drawing & painting since she could hold the tools and has always gravitated toward the human form & nature in her art. Lindsey was trained in oil painting at DePaul University, receiving her degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art. She enjoys playing with color & texture in paint to express emotion and to communicate with her audience, often featuring sections of the human body and/or personified plants. She is very interested in the balance and overlap of the whimsical & the somber in her work. Lindsey’s work often implicitly comments on or challenges social constructs and perceptions, particularly surrounding gender and femininity.

Art Gallery at Lynnwood Rec Center

Starts january 6, 2025

  Lanxin Yan, "Picking Berries"

Lanxin Yan

Artist Statement: My work is rooted in the beauty and complexity of the world. My inspiration comes from the ever-changing seasons, the vibrant colors of a blooming garden, and the peacefulness of a sunset over a tranquil lake. I sometimes find joy in creating more focused pieces, such as a bouquet of flowers, or exploring the freedom of abstract art. My goal is to create works that resonate with the viewer, offering a moment of respite and a connection to nature.

Biography: Lanxin is a high school student and emerging oil painter from China. She creates serene landscapes and detailed floral compositions, inspired by the beauty of nature. Lanxin also enjoys painting bouquets and exploring abstract art. As she continues to develop her skills, she aims to evoke a sense of calm and reflection through her art.

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Questions? Contact Fred Wong via email Arts@lynnwoodwa.gov or call 425-670-5502.