back & forth
Artists: jen erickson and kate lund
Show Description:
Artists Jen Erickson and Kate Lund share a conceptual and visual dialogue in Back and Forth. The artists invite viewers to contemplate memory, connection to nature, and personal narrative through abstraction and layered symbolism. The exhibition features a range of artworks that combine intricate renderings, bold washes of color, and thoughtful mark-making.
artists statements:
JEN ERICKSON ARTIST STATEMENT:
Jen Erickson is a visual artist working in oil painting, watercolor, and printmaking. Her work explores memory, personal narrative, and the intersection of science and visual data—transforming abstract ideas into intimate, tactile imagery. Through layered symbolism and thoughtful mark-making, Erickson creates work that invites interpretation and reflection.
She holds a BFA in Painting from the University of Montana and an MFA in Painting and Drawing from Central Washington University. Erickson is currently a Professor of Art at North Idaho College, where she teaches drawing, watercolor, and oil painting. She also serves as Director of the Corner Gallery, fostering connections between students and regional artists through curated exhibitions and community engagement
KATE LUND ARTIST STATEMENT:
Kate Lund is originally from the small town of Challis, located in Central Idaho. She received a Bachelors in Fine Art from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington and earned an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Montana.
Her artistic process is reliant on being outside, collecting objects and photographing occurrences in nature. Kate is an artist and teacher; she teaches high school and college level art classes in Wallace, ID.
On View: Feb 6th - Feb 28th
Opening Reception: Feb 6th, 5-8pm
Terrain Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday 4PM-7PM
NOW OPEN! Introducing the Terrain Gallery Annex – a new retail wing of the gallery showcasing rotating work from 30 local artists. Annex artwork is available to purchase directly off the wall, and features a variety of mediums and price points. View the current list of participating artists here.
Designed to create more opportunities for artists to display and sell their artwork, we hope the Annex will help to further cultivate the local arts community and remind visitors of the importance of supporting artists and the arts.
Terrain Gallery Annex is open during regular gallery hours.
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GALLERY - NOW accepting submissions
The Terrain Gallery is approximately 1,500 square feet and is located at 628 N. Monroes St.. The building is a beautiful turn of a century space that has been updated will still maintaining its original character - such as the original tin ceilings, beautiful brick walls peaking out around the white gallery walls.
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We are looking for an array of proposals including two dimensional, sculptural, installation, video, audio (artist must supply equipment), interactive, or experimental artworks.
CALL CLOSES: October 17th, midnight