Imagine walking into a room that feels like it’s breathing. At the Emerald Art Center, the 20th Annual Emerald Spring Exhibition offers exactly that. Out of over three hundred national entries, juror Leslie Tejada has curated a space that feels surprisingly light, defined by vast horizons and big, quiet skies.
In the piece Sanctuary by Heather Jacks, the Pacific Northwest cloudscape isn’t just painted; it’s captured in a moment of pure emotional release. You can almost feel the damp air moving through the charcoal shadows and pearlescent light.
As you move deeper into the gallery, the…..