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Lectures and Events
Akio Takamori The ceramic artist and UW art professor talks with the Henry's chief curator Elizabeth Brown about his sensual, conceptual work. Henry Art Gallery, U.W. Campus, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. 7 p.m. Thurs. July 13. Free.
DoubleTake Talks: "What Sparks Creativity?" Three experts tackle this elusive question by discussing three creators in the fields of art, pop music, and science fiction: Michael Klein, director of the International Sculpture Center, on Beverly Semmes; L.A. Times rock critic Ann Powers on Tori Amos; and the Science Fiction Museum's Greg Bear on Ray Bradbury. Moderated by EMP/SFM Artistic Director Bob Santelli. JBL Theater, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N. (Seattle Center), 206-770-2702, www.doubletakeexhibit.org. 7-9 p.m. Thurs. July 13. Free.
Trimpin on Trimpin The prolific German-born sonic tinker will discuss and demonstrate the art and mechanics of his latest installation, 120 wired and musical wooden clogs. Noted Northwest author Rebecca Brown follows with an original story based on the work of artist Robyn O'Neil. Frye Art Gallery, 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. 6 p.m. (Trimpin) and 7:30 p.m. (Brown) Fri. July 14. Free.
Kirkland SummerFest Juried artists and artisans will present an array of work for sale at this annual outdoor event, which also features wine-tasting and live music. Marina Park, Downtown Kirkland, www.kirklandartscenter.org. July 14-16, 2-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sun. Free. (Wine tasting $20 at event, $15 advance.)
SuttonBeresculler emerge from box The idiosyncratic art team of John Sutton, Ben Beres, and Zac Culler will finally emerge from their 32-foot-by-32-foot-by-12-foot box to reveal the secret installation they have been creating since June 22. Other sideshows by the trio of Cornish grad provocateurs on view elsewhere in the gallery include their portable living room and park bench trailer projects, hard-to-explain photos, and a mantel full of amusingly demented Sears portraits. 6-10 p.m. Sat. July 15. Lawrimore Project, 831 Airport Way S., 206-501-1231, www.lawrimoreproject.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 29. Free.
Openings
Arthead New still life and figurative oil paintings by young Seattle artist Orion Misciagna. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sat. July 15. 5411 Meridian Avenue N., 206-633-5544, Noon-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Aug. 19.
Francine Seders Gallery Work by the gallery's stable of artists are on display, along with "Indigo Babies" by creative "junk artist" Marita Dingus in the upstairs space. Opens Fri. July 14. 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-782-0355, www.sedersgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. and Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tues., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 29.
Frye Art Museum "Klompen" is the latest kinetic sculptural installation from sound artist Trimpin: 120 wooden clogs hanging from the ceiling connected to a computer. Oh, why not? Opens: Fri. July 14. Also: Robyn O'Neil's epic, often ominous, drawings explore death and man's relationship to nature. This is the first major museum presentation of this Houston-based artist's work. Also: Local artist Robert Yoder has created an abstract seascape out of hand-tufted wool in Sluice Gate. In Ginnungagap, Sigrid Sandström explores the land between ice and fire in Norse mythology in dramatic abstract paintings and video. Also: the colorful botanical collages and tapestries of Amy Helfand's Modern Nature. 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., noon-5 p.m. Sun. O'Neil and Helfand end July 30. "Ginnungagap" and "Sluice" end Sept. 10. "Klompen" ends Jan. 21, 2007.
Northwest Craft Center Gallery "Surface, Form & Color" presents ceramic vessels and sculpture by Loren Lukens, Ginny Conrow, Cindy Jenkins, and Paddy McNeely. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Fri. July 14. Also: Edd Cox's "Temple Garden" presents oil paintings, carpets, ceramic sculptures, wood carvings, and mosaic. 305 Harrison St. (Seattle Center), 206-728-1555. www.eddcox.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. "Temple" ends July 14, "Surface" ends Sept. 4.
Patricia Cameron Cylindrical oil paintings of urban scapes and dwellers by Amanda Coleman in "Look Both Ways." Reception: 5-8 p.m. Wed. July 19. Also: "Long After the Silence," Linda Kane's serene and otherworldly charcoal drawings and installations inspired by her native Hawaii. 234 Dexter Ave. N., 206-343-9647, www.pcameronfineart.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. "Silence" ends July 15. "Look" ends Aug. 26.
Last Chance
Viveza Grief, hope, and renewal are the subjects of "Codex Specilias," heavily layered palimpsest resin paintings by Rebecca Woodhouse. 2604 Western Ave., 206-956-3584, www.viveza.com. Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Ends July 16.
Galleries
Art & Soul Old and new paintings by Donna Stewart. 2860 N.W. Market St., 206-297-1223, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends Aug. 4.
Artists' Gallery of Seattle "The Second Annual NW African-American Fine Art Exhibit" features sculpture and painting by over a dozen artists. 902 First Ave. S., 206-340-0830, www.agofs.com. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 31.
Ballard Fetherston Brooklyn artist David Konigsberg's new paintings present richly imagined vessels and creatures in flight. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 21.
