"Selected Conundrums," July Featured Artist: Karen Reynolds

Nearly every day something comes up, upsetting our sense of “normal,” things that are puzzling, perplexing, or seem to be riddles.

The July the Artists’ Co-op features the digital paintings of Karen Embree Reynolds that will tease your brain with her [carefully] “Selected Conundrums.”  Visualize “Two Control Freaks in a Rowboat.” Consider an American flag tattered in the wind as a metaphor for the issue of do we “Repair or Replace?” Is a “Stalemate” ever a good thing? Although known for her wry sense of humor, you will find some serious elements woven into the visual context of the series. The conundrums in this exhibit are drawn from recognizable predicaments in the home and community. Several might remind you of personal situations that have left you in an LOL quandary. But don’t worry, you don’t need all the answers. There is an auxiliary display of “Conundrums Solved” in the upper level of the gallery.

Karen Reynolds has been an active member of the Co-op for 12 years. She serves as the co-op webmaster, co-chair of the annual Ekphrasis event, and a monitor for our public relations. Her former career as science educator influences her art. She has a continued special interest in the integration of visual art, new technology, and science.

Of special note: this exhibition of digital art can be viewed online. The link is on our website home page www.artcoopmendocino.com .