See “Continuous Rhythm” a 3′ steel sculpture with polyurethane paint as it was seen in the San Juan Island Museum of Art exhibit, Fall, 2025.
Positioned at the intersection of science, technology, and an extraordinary natural landscape, the Pacific Northwest has long cultivated artists who engage thoughtfully with these seemingly opposing forces. Through meticulous environmental documentation, rigorous process-driven experimentation, and fearless exploration of unconventional materials, the artists in this exhibition demonstrate a rare and commanding mastery of their chosen mediums.
Contemporary abstraction anchors the exhibition, as each artist brings a distinct and deeply personal perspective to themes of history, architecture, science, and the natural world. In doing so, they are quietly but decisively expanding the perceived boundaries of artistic tradition. The work invites viewers into an intimate dialogue, both with individual pieces and within the broader conversation of American art.
The exhibition spans an ambitious range of media: experimental inks and dyes, laser-cut metal, and plaster constructions. Unified by an uncompromising standard of excellence, these works have earned their makers significant recognition from museums and institutions across the country and abroad.
J. Rinehart Gallery
319 3rd Avenue South, Seattle
(206) 467 4508