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Tori Karpenko

Tori Karpenko

Balance

Nov 16 - Jan 11 | opening reception: November 16, 4-7 pm

Karpenko harnesses the power of solitude and quiet contemplation in nature to create artworks that inspire and encourage us to reconnect to the wild landscapes that surround us. Karepenko’s unique use of perspective places us by his side in the North Cascades wilderness, the location of intense forest fires that have drastically reshaped the landscape over the past few summers. From what remains, he collects, paints, and tells a story of recovery, rebirth, and balance.

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INFINITY | 32218
INFINITY | 32218, 2019
acrylic on board
31.5"h x 60"w
$6,500
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  • INFINITY | 32218, 2019
    acrylic on board
    31.5"h x 60"w
    $6,500
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    Tori Karpenko

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Tori Karpenko received his BFA from Drake University, where he majored in Painting and graduated cum laude. During his sophomore year, he attended the Lorenzo de Medici Institute of Italian Studies in Florence, Italy.

Since moving to Washington in 2000, Tori has exhibited his work regionally in the Pacific Northwest. In 2001, Tori joined the Confluence Gallery and Art Center’s Board of Directors, and he was elected Chairman in 2002. Since 2003, he has been active on the Methow Arts teaching roster, where he has led several dynamic learning experiences in the public school system. Since 2008, he has served as a regional ambassador for Artist Trust.

In 2011, Tori began working for TwispWorks, a community inspired project that is repurposing a 6.5 acre, multi-building complex formerly used by the US Forest Service. This complex will be transformed into a hub for creative enterprise. As Director of Campus Operations, Tori manages the building renovations, oversees the Artist in Residence Program, develops a destination education program, and directs numerous cultural events throughout the year.

Tori received funding from Artist Trust through the Grants for Artists Projects to transport and show The Lookout at Traver Gallery. The Lookout is a cathartic work from a time of personal crisis when Tori found solace in mountain solitude. The result of his studio practice during this time of healing is twenty paintings that explore the transformative power of solitude and quiet contemplation in raw wilderness.

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