Pam Serra-Wenz

"Paintings that embody movement and color"

Artist Statement for Pam Serra-Wenz

My paintings embody movement and color intensity. Sometimes I dream about my art. The results of my dreams are reflected in some of my abstract paintings.

Being an artist provides the ability to immerse myself in hours of play and creativity. It allows me to share my dreams with others. I enjoy sharing my experiences and techniques with fellow and future artists. It is also an opportunity to grow and develop a skill that flows with the richness of life. These are my goals as an artist.

Artist Bio for Pam Serra-Wenz

After working for more than 25 years and raising two wonderful children – I retired at 49 years old! Now what??? I could have continued building my skills in architecture and engineering or become the artist that I’ve always wanted to be. I took the opportunity to embrace the profession that I passionately wanted. The artist won!

ART MEMBERSHIPS

  • PARTNER – RIVER GALLERY (INDEPENDENCE, OR) 2017-2023
  • THE ARTS CENTER MEMBER/VOLUNTEER (CORVALLIS, OR) 2008-2023
  • CULTURAL ART CENTER (LINCOLN CITY< OR) 2018-2023
  • CORVALLIS ART GUILD MEMBER (CORVALLIS, OR) 2005-2016
  • COLLAB4 (COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT (CORVALLIS, OR) 2012-2014

ART TRAINING

  • IMAGINE CRITIQUE GROUP (CORVALLIS, OR) 2011-2023
  • JURIST FOR ARTISTS IN ACTION (SALEM, OR) 2020
  • MONDAY MASTERS PAINTING GROUP (CORVALLIS, OR) 2011-2016
  • ABSTRACT CRITIQUE GROUP (CORVALLIS, OR) 2015-2017
  • ASO CRITIQUE GROUP (CORVALLIS, OR) 2011-2015
  • LBCC/PAINTING + ART STYLES EXPLORATION (CORVALLIS, OR) 2005-2013
  • OSU/GLASS ART (CORVALLIS, 0R) 2006-2010
  • SRJC/VARIOUS ART MEDIA (SANTA ROSA, CA) 1995-2005

ART EXHIBITS

  • PEGASUS GALLERY – 2023
  • BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM (PHILOMATH, OR) – “TWO WATER WAYS” 2022
  • LUNARIA GALLERY (SILVERTON, OR) – “TWO WATER WAYS” 2021
  • CHESSMAN GALLERY (LINCOLN CITY, OR) – “TWO WATER WAYS” 2019
  • WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (MONMOUTH, OR) – “TWO WATER WAYS” 2018
  • WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (MONMOUTH, OR) – IMAGINE ART CRITIQUE SHOW 2019
  • ALBANY ARTS STUDIO (ALBANY, OR) 2017-2019
  • VERUM ULTIMUM GALLERY (PORTLAND, OR) 2017
  • MARYLHURST UNIVERSITY (MARYLHURST, OR) 2016
  • RIVER GALLERY (INDEPENDENCE, OR) 2015-2022
  • STUDIO 262 (CORVALLIS, OR) 2015-2016
  • GALLERY CALAPOOIA (ALBANY, OR) 2016
  • AZURE FINE ART GALLERY (CORVALLIS, OR) 2015
  • BAM! – BEAVERTON ARTS MIX! (BEAVERTON, OR) 2014
  • MAUDE KERNS ART GALLERY (EUGENE, OR) 2013
  • SHE PROJECT (CORVALLIS, OR) 2013
  • CHOCOLATE FANTASY FINE ART EXHIBIT (CORVALLIS, OR) 2013
  • OHSU ART GALLERY @ STUDENT CENTER (PORTLAND, OR) 2012
  • FALL FESTIVAL SHOWCASE GALLERY (CORVALLIS, OR) 2013
  • PEGASUS GALLERY (CORVALLIS, OR) 2008
  • OSU/LA SALLES GALLERY (CORVALLIS, OR) 2008-2018
  • THE ARTS CENTER (CORVALLIS, OR) 2008
  • THE GALLERY GAZELLE (PHILOMATH, OR) 2008
  • SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS (SEBASTOPOL, CA) 2000
  • VILLAGE ARTS GALLERY (SANTA ROSA, CA) 2000
  • SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR (SANTA ROSA, CA) 1995-1998

ART INSTRUCTORS

  • MARK ALLISON – CORVALLIS, OR (2005-2013)
  • DONNA BEVERLY – PHILOMATH, OR (2007-2013)
  • BILL SHUMWAY – CORVALLIS, OR (2010)
  • SYLVIA TRUJILLO – ASHLAND, OR (2006-2008)
  • DONALD FEASEL – SANTA ROSA, CA (1995-2005)