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 Artist Bio

THE MANDALA IS BROKEN:

The pandemic managed to bring the world to its knees because it irreparably shattered the mandala that we’re all so used to living in, it disrupted the familiar patterns of our lives, it overpowered the drum beat we’ve become accustomed to.

This underlying rhythm, in some cultures is represented by various geometrically balanced circular arrangements of colors, shapes and patterns. These  arrangements are often referred to as mandalas and traditionally provide a pathway to balance, harmony and peace

I began to paint broken mandalas, patterns that have been torn apart, rhythms that have lost their beat. I’m attempting to find beauty in the chaos that’s engulfed humanity.

I see mandalas in commercials on television.  I see mandalas in my dreams. Everywhere I look, I see mandalas! And now…here they are for your viewing pleasure.

And now for your viewing pleasure, Lamar's work

Current work at Fogue Studios

Artist Bio

Nelson is a contemporary artist, who lives and works in Bellevue, WA.  Seattle artist with an architectural background: in search of and aspiring 2 revive the spirit of mid-century splendor through the edification of art.

Nelson’s collages reflect architectural principles and design aesthetic.   Growing up in Juneau, AK, he gained his architecture degree from Montana State.  Nelson has always had a passion for drawing and painting—often spending time as a child creating art from nature and discarded items.

His artwork is inspired by a mixture of the natural world, vintage ephemera and mid-century design. Due to the pandemic, Nelson’s artwork helped him escape and reinvigorate his imagination—through “dreamscape” collages.  His artwork is created from all original items and mixed media for one-of-a-kind pieces incorporating an encaustic finish. 

Nelson's work at Fogue

Artist Statement and Bio 

I land my brush with the force of a giant rock splashing into the ocean.  I am not looking for a beautiful painting, but to express Life itself.

Painting is just like a stacking of passions. Painting is a method of striping myself naked and facing the truth of my inner emotion.

I invite the viewer to experience through my paintings the joy of being alive right at this moment.

I don’t know what else I can do but paint.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Yuming Zhu began to study under the painting masters at his early age.  Later he started to write poems and joined college poetry society.  In 1991, Yuming earned his MA from Sonoma State University in US.

Yuming blends the styles of the East and West, poetry and life phenomenon into his art.  Capturing the light and darkness of the European masters while combining the familiar and textured brush strokes found in Sumi watercolors, Yuming likes to leave white spaces as background painting and emphasis on Spiritual Charming in his painting. “Sometimes I don’t know I am painting or writing a poem.” “When people ask me, what I paint, I say I paint Music.”

Yuming describes his style as “Trans-ism”. It is emotive Transformation of Lyrical Impression and Idealistic Expression. “Through my art, I am trying to portray, be more accurate, to question and search the truth of our spiritual and earthly world by creation a poetic language of emotional expression.”

He held several solo and group exhibitions in the States.  He also teaches at Bellevue College and is an active member in several artists’ associations in the area.

Yuming had been selected as 50 Emerging artists by Art Business Magazine. 

Yuming's work at Fogue