Allison Hyde: Precious Paradox
Show Dates: January 6 – February 12
Artist Talk: February 12, noon
Format: In person
Parenthood is a living paradox - an emotional roller coaster in which immeasurably profound joy is abruptly confronted with overwhelming chaos. As illusions of perfection fade and reality comes into focus, parenthood is a juxtaposition of opposing forces: overwhelming happiness contrasted with frustrating failure, an unstopping drive to give every ounce of yourself opposing utter exhaustion, and societal expectations of perfection versus a messy, chaotic reality. Each are true, yet contradictory.
Through gold-leafing, diapers, and everything in-between, the work in this exhibition aims to explore ideas of identity, interdependent familial relationships, intrinsic versus emotional value of used objects, and the immersive experience of parenthood.
Allison Hyde is an artist, curator, art handler, studio art instructor, art museum and gallery professional. Born in Tacoma, Washington, she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Colorado State University and her Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Oregon. Her work has been exhibited at the Coos Art Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, Seacourt: The Centre for Contemporary Printmaking, the Janet Turner Print Museum, the 1078 Gallery in Chico, California, Seattle's Form/Space Atelier and Gallery 110, and Portland's Disjecta and Blackfish Galleries, and Tacoma’s Spaceworks.
Helen S. Smith Gallery
The Helen S. Smith Gallery on Green River College's main campus was named in honor of the college Foundation's first President. In addition to being one of the college's founding members, she was known as a strong advocate for the arts in the community.
The gallery is located at the main entrance of the Holman Library, on the Green River College's main campus. It hosts a number of shows each year, featuring the work of students and Northwest artists.
The gallery is currently accepting exhibition proposals.