Luxcollective Gallery / Loft 401

Anne Simernitski - Paintings

“I consider myself an abstract expressionist. Abstract Expressionism emphasizes on spontaneity and the exploration of new emotions, feelings, and thoughts. It combines self-expression and emotional intensity. Most importantly, however, is that I want to draw attention to “moments” that may look like eternity.”

-Anne Simernitski

At thirty two, Anne Simernitski is making a regional reputation for creating artwork that range from paintings, abstract collages and illustrations.

The French native began her career as an artist back in high school when art history was part of her graduation program. Devoted to working in the arts, Anne Simernitski continued studying at the Louvre Museum School, Paris, France and later moved on to the Sorbonne Nouvelle University where she earned her BA in History of Art. Her decision to additionally earn a diploma in graphics design and multimedia at the IFIP College, Paris, only shows the very versatile and restless nature of the young artist.

Whether it was before or after her move to the United States in 2000, Anne Simernitski has constantly been involved in the endeavor of making art. She comments about her creative process, “When I paint, I become immersed into my artwork. I become aware of the way I move, the way I breathe, and the way I think. When I paint, I not only invent my own vocabulary, but also my own music. The way I connect with my art is of high importance to me since it helps me reach out to the viewers of my paintings.”



SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Hugo House's Infamous "Cheap Wine and Poetry" Series featuring poet John Burgess, performer Mary Purdy, and essayist Trisha Ready

Macstravic Gallery / Loft 303


Regan Macstravic, Photography
If you've lived in Seattle for long, you've probably seen some of Regan's work -- his photographs have been featured in publications from the Seattle Weekly and The Seattle Times to the Washington Athletic Club members' magazine and the now-defunct Northwest On Stage, as well as on posters and flyers pitching the musical and theatrical exploits of groups all over town for years. If you've been to the Red Stripe Art Walk before, you'll be pleased to find a couple of new pieces gracing Regan's walls this month, as well as some newly-matted and framed pieces that you may have only seen unmounted before. If you've never been, you should make a point to mark it in your calendar from now on -- what better way to spend the first thursday of every month?

Polyrealism Studios / Loft 308

Poul Costinsky, Paintings


Live Jazz: 
 Ethan Cudaback on drums 
 Matt Norman on piano
 Seth Alexander on saxophones