"I love the contrast between abstraction and representation in Claire's work. From a distance, you might only see the washes of color, which draw you in to look closer. Then, upon closer examination, the bird forms become more clear. I am drawn to the way the colors create movement, capturing the flood of color you experience when seeing a bird in flight."

JJ Galloway, Strawberry Shortcake Pigeon 

"There is such a sense of fun and whimsy in JJ Galloway's work that is refreshing. I immediately feel drawn to this bird in particular because I get a sense of its character. There is so much life in its eyes and the tilt of its head so that it feels less like an inanimate object and more like a close friend."

Leah Guzman, She's Almighty 

I felt a connection to this piece before I knew its title, which makes me appreciate it even more. I love the idea of this bird being a queen who rules her queendom. I also like the non-traditional shape of the canvas and how the hexagon is repeated within the work itself. 

Make sure to check out the show before it closes on December 15th!