Dianne Jean Erickson BLOOM April 4th – May 31st, 2025 Artist reception, Friday, April 4th from 5:30pm-8pm Join us for wine and light refreshments on Friday, March 7th from 5:30pm-8pm to celebrate the artwork of local painter Dianne Jean Erickson. On view will be selections from BLOOM. In the series Erickson explores of the essence of flowers, inspired by her love of gardening and nature. We hope to see you there! -Adam and Vanessa |



BLOOM Artist Statement:
In my artistic journey, gardening has become more than a hobby—it’s a source of inspiration and a reflection of my creative process. My series, Bloom, is an exploration of how I perceive flowers, capturing not their literal existence, but the essence they evoke within me. Each piece in the series is a reflection of my inner vision, where the vibrant life of the garden merges with the fluidity of paint. Through a painterly approach, I strive to convey the beauty and emotion that flowers inspire in me, transforming them into vivid expressions of color and form. My work is an invitation to experience the garden as I do—not just as a collection of plants, but as a living, breathing canvas of inspiration.

About:
Dianne is a member of Gallery 114, her solo exhibit BLOOM was in September 2024. She has recently shown work at Verum Ultimum Gallery and Ford Gallery, both in Portland. She owned a graphic design and marketing business for twenty-five years in Silicon Valley. Born in Portland, she moved to Jacksonville, OR from Palo Alto, CA, in 2001, and Portland in 2012. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art from Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Dianne was a founding member of AMBUS Contemporary Art. For a number of years they had a co-op gallery in Jacksonville, then Medford. She was Chief Business Officer of the International Encaustic Artists (IEA), and also Board President for a number of years at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, CA, and more recently on the Board of Directors of The Geezer Gallery. Dianne works in her studio in the Multnomah Village area of Portland. She is represented by Gallery 114 in the Pearl District of Portland. Her work can be viewed at www.dianneerickson.com.
We look forward to seeing you and providing the best in fine art picture framing; continuing in the 26 year tradition of Village Frame and Gallery!
All our best,
Adam and Vanessa
Village Frame and Gallery