Barbara begins each work holding the intention of exploring a vision and connection to the spiritual , emotional and intellectual aspects of life . Color and texture are the main focus of her work as representative of the beauty , power and vitality of life . As she guides the materials , the work unfolds and expands , often taking on a life of it’s own . Barbara layers colors and , in places , scrapes it away mirroring our vulnerabilities and creating a world of texture and depth . As in life we carry the layers of our experiences and reveal parts of ourselves in moments . She transforms a hard look at the world into joyous exploration during her creative process renewing the light and hope of possibility for all humankind .
The volunteer work she does with homeless youth at the Sanctuary Art Center in Seattle,W.A. reinforces her drive to express the beauty, grace and courage that can be found in each of us no matter what our circumstances are. A willingness to see it is all that’s required. That experience continues to inspire her work while she seeks new outlets for encouraging creative expression , as a means to healing , among struggling street youth.
-Barbara L. Chapman
b.l.chapman@hotmail.com
https://chapman-art.com
425-931-4334
Commissions welcomed
Barbara L. Chapman
425-931-4334
https://chapman-art.com
Work Experience :
Studied Fine Art at MaryMount Manhattan College
Volunteer At Sanctuary Art Center
– serving homeless and street involved youth in Seattle,W
EXHIBITIONS :
2021 ArtBox Projects Switzerland
2021 ERA Living ‘ Sheltering in Place ‘ Group Exhibit
2021 SLMM Society of Layerists Group Exhibit
‘ Connections with a Purpose ‘
2021 ERA Group Exhibit “Earth , Wind and Fire ‘
Seattle ,Wa
2020 ERA Group Exhibit Seattle ,Wa
2020 SLMM Society of Layerists Newsletter
2020 ERA Living group exhibit ‘State of Flux’ Seattle ,Wa
2020 SLMM Society of Layerists Exhibit ‘Breath of Fresh Air ‘
2020 SLMM Society of Layerists Exhibit ‘ Awakening in Change’
2020 ArtBox Projects Exhibit SWISSARTEXPO
2020 ArtBox Projects Exhibit World
2019 ArtBox Projects Exhibit SWISSARTEXPO
2018 Dorothy Little Gallery Solo Exhibit
2019 ArtBox Projects Exhibit Miami
2017 UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON ‘Paintings and Prose ‘
Solo Exhibit
2017 ARTBOX PROJECT Basel , Switzerland
2017 SEATTLE SUNSHINE COFFEE Solo Exhibit Seattle
2017 SUNLIGHT CAFE Solo Exhibit Seattle
2016 ARTBOX PROJECT Miami ,FL
2016 EIGHT BELLS WINERY Solo Exhibit Seattle
2016 SUNLIGHT CAFE Solo Exhibit Seattle
2015 St.MARK’S CATHEDRAL Group Show Seattle
2014 EPIPHANY at ST.MARK’S CATHEDRAL Group Show Seattle ,Wa
2013 CMPD GALLERY Group show Seattle
2013 DOROTHY LITTLE GALLERY Solo Show Seattle
2013 UFRAME IT Ltd . Grand Opening Solo Show Seattle
PUBLICATIONS
2021 The Healing Power of Art and Artists –
‘Women Artists Who Help Others Heal Through Art ‘
2014 N.M.Bar Bulletin Cover Art and Inside Art New Mexico
2016 N.M.Bar Bulletin Cover Art and Inside Art New Mexico
2015 Slander Magazine / Zine Project Inside Art Seattle
2015 Section 8 Magazine Inside Art Seattle
DONATIONS
FareStart annual Better Lives Gala Donation Seattle,Wa
Art for Change Auction – Sanctuary Art Center Seattle , Wa
Bailey Boushay House Seattle .Wa Three Paintings
COMMUNITY PROJECT
2015 Mural Project University District Chamber of Commerce
with the Sanctuary Art Center , Seattle , Wa