"Rhythms of the West" Exhibition Opens in Missoula

MISSOULA - "Rhythms of the West" is a collaborative exhibition of art created by Bobbe Almer and Steve Woodhouse. The exhibition will open at the E3 Gallery, 229 W Main Street in Missoula, Friday, April 7, at 5 p.m. with a free public reception featuring music by Jami Kidd. This must-see exhibition pulls together scenes and materials that express what these artists see in ordinary life west of the Rockies. Both artists will be present at the opening to demonstrate and share insight into their work.

Almer lives west of Missoula in the mountains above the Nine Mile Valley. Her work always involves nature which she captures in oil, pastel, or watercolor depending on how she chooses to portray her subject. "I'm inspired by light as I see it falling on the landscape. Whether I'm painting the tightly defined feathers of a bird or the loose strokes of daisies in an imaginary field, my choice of medium helps me capture the light and elements I observe," she says.

Woodhouse lives on Coopers Lake near Ovando. He is a sculptor of found wood from the mountains and streams of Montana. His sculptures are fascinating pieces filled with intrigue and hidden messages. "Only man expects to see straight lines in things he tries to follow or control," says Woodhouse. "Texture, color and shape form a living rhythm which I attempt to reveal as the wood shares its story with me through the process."

Both artists bring their own unique interpretation of the rhythms they find in creating art. This exhibition will be on display through April 29. For further information about the exhibit, please contact gallery director Lillian Nelson at 406-546-6141 or the artists at their websites, bobbe-almer.com or revealingrhythmsinwood.com.