Sheryl Westergreen

My work explores geometric form as it applies to architecture, landscape and the human figure. I translate a memory of a place or an experience through the process of abstraction. By observation, contemplation, and repeated layering of paint, the canvas begins to reveal its particular shapes, lines and textures. The paintings are an exploration of color and geometric form as well as an attempt to suggest a feeling or nuance that is not cut off from the psyche and alludes to hidden affinities and elusive qualities.

My work has been in exhibitions nationally and internationally. I am a native of the Pacific Northwest, and draw inspiration from my immediate surroundings as well as my experiences as a traveler.

I have a BFA from the University of Washington, Seattle.

2018: Juror for Mukilteo, WA Art Contest for Youth
2017: Spotlight on Women Artist program for July- September.
Commissioned work for:
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, WA
Neenah Paper, Alpharetta, Georgia
Fifth Avenue Theater Connect the Dots, Seattle, WA
Elements Two, Bellevue, WA
Art House, Seattle, WA
Pacific Regent, Bellevue, WA

Selected Exhibitions

2017
Spotlight on Women Artists, Women’s Funding Alliance, Seattle, Washington
“Color Excursion”, Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Ballard Works “Dreams”, Seattle, Washington
“Urban Oasis”, Fremont Saturn Building, Seattle, WA

2016
Elysian Bar, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington

2015
"Spiritual Nature" Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery,  Seattle, Washington
“Travels” Devorah Creek Vineyards, Enumclaw, Washington
"Women in Art"  Ballard Studios, Seattle, Washington

2014
Art House "Cloud Dreams", Seattle, Washington
Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Catherine Person Fine Art, Amazon Gallery, Seattle, Washington
 
2012
“Wanderlust”, New Art Center, New York, NewYork
“Temporal Perceptions”, Arts West, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington

2011
Rosewind Cellars, Sequim, WA
Seattle Real Estate, Seattle, WA
Gallery Condos, Seattle, Washington
Antioch University, Seattle, Washington
“Kayak Dreams”, Elements Too, Bellevue, Washington
Art Chix World Premier, Café Lulu, Seattle, Washington
Art Quiver, Charlottesville, Virginia
Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington

2010
Art Quiver, Charlottesville, Virginia
United States Artist’s Biennale, Broadway Gallery, New York, New York
Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington
 
2009
“Anticipating Barcelona”. Alexis Hotel, Seattle, Washington
“Connect the Dots, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington
“Connect the Dots”, Seattle Art Museum Sales Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington
“Signs of Spring”, Robert Daniel Gallery, Tacoma, Washington
 
2008
“Inner Landscapes”, ArtsWest Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Gourmet Wine Cellar Event, Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois
“Celebrity Apprentice”  NBC Television series (paintings used on set)
Seattle Art Museum Art Sales and Rental Gallery
Belushi Pisano Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
 
2007
Invited Artist: Florence Biennale For Contemporary Art, Florence, Italy
“Little Rays of Hope”, Rhonda Schaller Chelsea, New York, New York
Auburn City Hall Gallery, Auburn, Washington
“Crossroads” Rhonda Schaller Chelsea, New York, New York
Henry Art BASH, Henry Art Gallery, Seattle,  Washington
PONCHO Art Auction Preview, Escala Presentation Center and Macy’s, Seattle, Washington
“Kayak Dreams,” Woodinville City Hall Artist of the Month Program, Woodinville, Washington
“Urban Memories,” KOAP HOME, Kirkland, Washington
Finalist for The Fund www.the-medium.net
Seattle Art Museum Art Sales and Rentals Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Belushi Pisano Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
 
2006
“Cityscapes,” Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle, Washington
“Across the Lake,” Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle, Washington
“The Edge of Happiness,” Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle, Washington
“Urban Oasis,” Antioch University, Seattle, Washington
Belushi Pisano Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Seattle Art Museum Art Sales and Rental Gallery Seattle, Washington
“Abstraction X3,” Alexis Hotel, Seattle, Washington
 
2005
“Urban Oasis,” Olympia Film Society, Olympia, Washington
Arteque: Work on Display, London, UK. Juried annual
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Art Museum Art Sales and Rental Gallery, Seattle, Washington
portco34, Seattle, Washington
 
2004
Neenah Paper, Inc. Alpharetta, Georgia
Santa Barbara Art Company Gallery, Santa Barbara, California
portco34, Seattle, Washington
Art in the Making - Partnership with Kids Project Artist’s Gallery of Seattle, Washington
 
2003
Fandango Restaurant, Seattle, Washington
 
1998
Solo Figurative, Zeitgeist Gallery, Seattle, Washington
 
1997
Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle, Washington
Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle, Washington, annual juried
 
1996
Parnassus Gallery, Seattle, Washington
 
1995
Rome Center, University of Washington, Rome, Italy
 
1993
Center for Photography, Seattle, Washington
 
 
Commissions
 
2011   Elements Too Condominiums, Bellevue, Washington
2009   5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington
2007   Jayo, Seattle, Washington
2007   Healey, Kirkland, Washington
2006   Bernstein/Vaskas, Bellevue, Washington
2005   Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington
2004   Neenah Paper, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia
2004   Kathryn Barrett, Seattle, Washington
2004   Sarah Schroeder, Raleigh, North Carolina
2003   Christine Keff, Flying Fish Restaurant, Seattle, Washington
 
Corporate Collections

Swedish Medical Center, Issaquah, Washington
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
Neenah Paper, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, Washington
Martin Smith, Seattle, Washington
Pacific Regent Retirement Centers
Peoples Bank
 
Publications
 
2010   New York Arts Magazine
2008   Florence Biennale Exhibition Catalogue
2007   Washington Athletic Club Magazine
2006   Featured Artist of the Month for February Art List Newsletter
2005   World of Art Magazine
2003   Seattle Men’s Chorus: one of artists featured on auction catalogue cover
 
 
Education
 
BFA, Painting, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
MA, Psychology, Antioch University, Seattle, Washington
 
 
Community
 
Henry Art Gallery:  Volunteer Exhibition Guide since 2001 - 2007, Seattle, Washington
Donations of paintings for non-profit fundraising auctions:
         PONCHO Invitational Art Auction
         Men’s Chorus Auction
         Men’s Chorus Art Auction
         Women’s Funding Alliance
         Ronald McDonald House Charities
         Water Partners International
         Water 1st  
         Evergreen AIDS Foundation

I have a Master's degree in psychology and worked in health care for many years. I took a risk and went on a sabbatical to study art in Rome, Italy. The experience totally changed my life, including falling in love! I began to experiment with black and white photography and then moved on to painting. Initially, I did a lot of figurative work, but have ended up loving abstraction. All of my work is in oil and my canvases are generally 36" x 36" or larger.
Significant influences are Joan Mitchel, Jennifer Bartlett, Agnes Martin, Euan Uglow and Richard Deibenkorn.

contemporary, abstract, landscape, oil painting, seattle, color