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letters from underwood
a story in pictures

"Letters from Underwood" is a series of acrylic paintings on wood panel illustrating the emotional journey of three animal characters who discover a pair of human foundlings. The series, completed over nine months, is the result of my Expressive Arts Senior Thesis project at The Evergreen State College. The paintings are displayed in sequence so that viewers can follow the story as they progress through the exhibit.

"Letters from Underwood" has shown in galleries in Olympia and Portland, and is soon to be published as a book by Alberta Street Small Press. Please contact me if you would like to feature "Letters from Underwood" in your gallery or business.

The images are arranged in narrative order; click the thumbnail to view the full image.

Here are some installation shots from the May 2007 exhibition at The Evergreen State College, demonstrating how the series is arranged. The small silhouetted images on plywood and serve as separators or "chapterheads" for the story.


Contact:
katy at trumpetflower dot net