Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

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Last week, I had the pleasure of previewing Betsy Walton’s solo show, Psychic Landscapes, at the ZINC Contemporary in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. (I’ve long been a fan of Betsy’s work—she was even in a show I curated a few years ago!) Viewing her meticulously crafted pieces is always such a pleasure. Steeped in layers of materials and symbolic meaning, these are the type of works that require more than a passing glance to fully appreciate.

Psychic Landscapes chronicles Betsy’s evolving process and visual language through the physical act of painting. “I am interested in painting as a mindfulness practice,” she explains. “I approach my work with the goal of entering a flow state where I am able to get lost in the layers as I build the image and experiment with the forms and the content in the image.” The imagery is inspired by “microscopic natural phenomena, motherhood, the weather, mindfulness practice, and fine art printmaking techniques.”

If you’re local to Seattle, check out Psychic Landscapes at ZINC Contemporary until July 13, 2019. Here’s a small selection of what you’ll find.

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Trying to Tend a Tiny Sprout”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Fissure”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Kaleidoscope”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Watering the Garden”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Wishes For Us In the New Year and Forever”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Ultra Marine”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Snuggle Up”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Moonwork”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Opportunity Within Suffering”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Rainbows All Around”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

“Woosh”

Surreal painting by Betsy Walton

Contemporary painting by Betsy Walton

Contemporary painting by Betsy Walton

Contemporary painting by Betsy Walton

Contemporary painting by Betsy Walton

Contemporary painting by Betsy Walton

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