Rhea Giffin-"Halloo Bienvenu!" DOG-18.5x12x23in.

Dog Sculpture

Rhea Giffin-"Almost Got It" cat-6.25x2.75x7in.

Rhea Giffin-"Erleichda" cat-6.5x5.75x6.25in.

Rhea Giffin-"Intrigued" cat-7x2x8in.

Rhea Giffin-"Grace Anatomy" cat-7x2.5x7in.

Rhea Giffin-"Wants Up" cat-7x2x8in.

Little cat Series

Rhea Giffin-"Blissful Bleu" CAT 10x19.5x33.5in.

Rhea Giffin-"Happy Feet" CAT-10x19.5x33in.

Rhea Giffin-"Paragon of Paradox" CAT-15.5x15x30in.

Rhea Giffin-"Pedicure" CAT 23.5x28.5x14in.

Rhea Giffin-"Salon de la Chat" CAT 18x32.5x18in.

Rhea Giffin-"Trick-or-Treat" CAT-31.5x10x34in.

Rhea Giffin-"Stretch of the Imagination" CAT-34x33x13in.

Large Cat Series

The Bank Left Gallery – Featured Artist this month.html

Come and celebrate a weekend of the enchanting world of Rhea Giffin’s Papier Mache designs April 9,10 and 11 as part of the WSU mom’s celebration at The Bank Left Gallery & Bistro. This nationally acclaimed artist will exhibit her pensive and dreamy new papier mache sculptures.  Opening reception with the artist is April 10 from 1-5 with live music and chocolate tasting featuring drinking chocolates from around the world.
Following the reception, there will be a French dinner from 5-8 at The Bank Left Bistro as part of the art & culture series.
This exhibit runs from April 9-April 28
Art exhibit free to the public
Chocolate tasting with lunch: $12.00 per person
Chocolate tasting with French dinner: $18.95 per person
For more information visit our web site at www.bankleftgallery.com or call 509-878-8425/878-1800

Nelson Duran
Director/Artist
The Bank Left Gallery of Fine Art & Design
100 S Bridge
Palouse WA 99161
509-878-8425
509-878-1800 Bistro/tea room
www.bankleftgallery.com
bankleft@visitpalouse.com

Artist Bio: Rhea Giffin 

 Bringing papier mâché to unexpected expression, sculptor and writer, Rhea Giffin , creates thoughtful art with broad appeal.

 Rhea is an accomplished Northwest artist most known for her papier mâché/mixed media sculpture since the birth of her “storybowl” series in 1997.  She has since gone on to create a multitude of figurative, imaginative and representational sculptures, large and small.  “There is a distinctly playful and profound way this work engages people of all ages and class” she says. “Ít seems to touch a place of innocence or nostalgia.”  Her collectable works have been exhibited in local galleries and select juried shows across the country.  She has been featured in many publications worldwide, including the soon to be released 500 Cabinets Lark book and the 2008, 500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional and Innovative Designs, Lark book that is scheduled to release a revised mini version in 2010.  Her sculpture “Bobbing for Answers,” recently received a Citizens Council for the Arts juried show honorarium and The Brooten Purchase Award  .. Ms. Giffin co-founded and has been the director of The Northwest Papier Mâché Artists’ Guild since 2000 . An organization of professional artists interested in exploring and reclaiming the fine art potential of this ancient art form.

                        “Beyond the medium is the art itself.  Within each piece is a celebration, a question and a desire for hope and connection with all life and the complex world we share.”  – Rhea Giffin

Rhea Giffin-Stretch of the Imagination-34x33x13"

Large Cat Series    

Rhea Giffin-Stretch of the Imagination-BACK

Featuring the distinct works of Virginia Carter and Rhea Giffin at The Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Avenue, Spokane, Washington, October 30 – November 28, 2009 www.tinmanartworks.com

 I am tickled to tell you that our Esperanza has been selected for the cover of the 2010 Cat Lovers Against the Bomb calendar, and our LaLuna was chosen for the month of January.  This is a beautiful wall calendar featuring black and white photos of cats along with poetry, quotes, and references to historical actions of peace and justice. Look for it this fall at your favorite independent bookstore.