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Tory Cowles and Susan Finsen: Women of Color

November 20, 2009

a Finsen

Susan Finsen and Tory Cowles are local artists with ongoing solos who share the qualities of being completely comfortable with vibrant color and brimful of energy. This is work that vibrates on the wall and shouts out good morning when you come down for breakfast.

Tory Cowles and work

He's in the spirit

Tory’s show is in the gallery at the Torpedo Factory, where she has had a studio for several years. Titled “Boing”, the show features pieces that each have some kind of playful interactive element, several involving balls. It’s like the boardwalk carnival of art and the people at the opening reception were delighted to play.

Susan with new darker work

another Finsen

Susan’s work is at the Park Café on Capitol Hill, a charming neighborhood restaurant where the décor, down to the plates and glasses, are all in rich colors, forming the perfect backdrop for her work. In fact, the paintings seem a part of the site. The combination is a sensory experience of unusual intensity.

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