Between Rhythm and Shape at D'art Gallery

D’art 360 is proud to host the exhibition “Between Rhythm and Shape” by member artistsCarol Bivins, Rachael LaMielle, Christine Morrow, and Marlene Polmear. Between Rhythm and Shape brings together four artists whose abstract works move between repetition and structure, gesture and form. Patterns emerge, dissolve and reconfigure, while materials and marks establish their own internal tempo. Some works pulse with quiet accumulation, others with shifts in atmosphere or edge. Together, they occupy a space of transition, where rhythm becomes shape, and shape, in turn, suggests rhythm. Carol BivinsThe body of work Carol Bivins chose for this exhibition was painted in the year after a traumatic death in her family and she found that painting these curving, wavy lines calmed her. The rhythm and repetition of the lines soothed Bivin’s grief and kept her working in the studio. By leaning into abstraction, she found she could relax and enjoy working with the pure properties of the paint. This work is about movement, color and value and constitutes a scenic migration of organic shape and pattern. Bivin’s paintings always reflect the emotional space through which the creation of artwork is filtered, and the influences of the world around her that come into play and impact her work. Her goal is to make paintings that carry an edge and an intimacy, mystery and sensuality, and to create a sense of illusory spaces within them. Bivin’s wants the viewer to look and imagine at the same time. Rachael LaMielleRachael LaMielle is a self-taught stippling and impressionistic painter. A small-town “mountain girl” at heart, after living in the mid-west and the San Francisco Bay Area, she proudly makes her home in the foothills of Colorado. LaMielle combines her love for this beautiful world, the outdoors, and organic textures with her vibrant use of color and meticulous mark-making with “dots” to create her artworks. LaMielle had many inspirations for art and creativity in her family and life. She earned a B. S. in Business from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of San Francisco. After fifteen years in the corporate and higher education sectors as an HR and Information Systems specialist, she began to focus on her passion for creating impressionistic, detailed, month-spanning artworks in themes of nature, texture and the bold use of color. LaMielle’s artwork has been shown in a number of exhibitions in the Rocky Mountain Foothills (and once on a Jumbotron in Times Square) . Christine MorrowChristine Morrow is an interdisciplinary artist who pushes the boundary between 2D and 3D creating innovative relief work. By integrating traditional and experimental materials, she designs dynamic compositions that balance texture, color, and form, producing visually engaging pieces that shift with changing light. Morrow’s practice centers on optical exploration, where physical structure and color interact to generate movement and depth. Each bespoke work is part of an evolving process of making and discovery, where material experimentation informs the work. Rooted in her parallel interests in art and science, Morrow’s work emphasizes perception, inviting viewers to engage from multiple perspectives. Through layered surfaces and responsive light, she creates immersive visual experiences that foster an ongoing dialogue between form, color, and light. With this blended set of expertise, Morrow translates scientific observations into creative expressions in a unique way, demonstrating how innovation can occur at the intersection of science and art. Marlene PolmearMarlene Polmear is inspired by nature and fueled by her passion to preserve it. Polmear finds that painting landscapes provides an opportunity and outlet to challenge her intellectually, visually, and emotionally. In her pursuit to capture the beauty and solace that scenery provides, Polmear is continually reminded of the resilience and adaptability that exists within nature and herself. She seeks to create a legacy of conservation and appreciation for the natural world. Show Events: Artists’ Reception: Friday, June 19, 5-9PM Third Friday Collectors Night: June 20, 6-9PM Sundays on Santa Fe: June 28, 11AM-4PM First Friday: July 3, 5-9PM Artists’ Talk: Sunday, July 12, 2-4PM Last Look: Sunday, July 12, 11AM-4PM All events are open to the public. Banner Image: Marlene Polmear, “Coastal Reflection.”