Karen Bjork Dischell

Karen Bjork Dischell was the featured artist at last night's First Friday at 205 Collaborative. Karen, originally from Massachusetts, has been in Greensboro for twenty years. Her professional training was at the School of the Worchester Art Museum and the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she studied drawing and printmaking.

In the above photo, Karen is surrounded by her recent work, inspired by the trees and greenery of her neighborhood. Karen paints with oils, adding layers of paint and glazing until the light and texture are just perfect. In addition to 205 Collaborative, Karen also sells her artwork locally through Fat Cat, Ltd. in Oak Ridge. Karen, recipient of a 2009 United Arts Council grant,  is generous to the local community, often donating artwork for schools and non-profits for their fundraisers. She even donated a mural to a local elemetary school. We are so lucky to have her living and painting in our community.

If you get a chance, stop by 205 Collaborative at 205 Lyndon Street in the historic 1927 building that was formerly Crutchfield Plumbing. Karen's work doesn't take up the full 18,000 square feet of the building, but it does bring a tremendous amount of warmth and cheer to the cavernous, industrial space.

Comments

[Jane Mitchell]

Stunning!

[Lowell]

I like her art...it is clean and light and makes me feel good. I would stop by if we lived in the area. Best wishes to her (and y'all!)

[Barb]

I like the feel of her work.