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It has been said that artist Cameron Kaseberg has taken the solvent transfer process of image making further than any artist working today. He has developed the once obscure process, brought to prominence in the 1950s by Robert Rauschenberg, to new levels of expressiveness. In Northwest regional exhibits and at national art fairs, Kaseberg’s works have been received with enthusiasm for their inventiveness and as expressions of human sensibilities.

The solvent transfer process involves “borrowing” inks from various printed media as well as his own photos and graphics, chemically dissolving them, and transferring the image onto a new surface. Much as a photographer can manipulate the camera image in many ways, the solvent transfer can be changed, arranged, composed and continually altered to express the artist’s aims. Additional treatment with drawing or painting techniques may contribute to the uniqueness of each of Kaseberg’s works. Although called transfer prints, each is one-of-a-kind.

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What Kaseberg expresses in his work is based on his background of having been raised on a ranch in North-Central Oregon, having been educated in excellent schools and having lived long enough to reflect on life through his art work in ways that seem to appeal to the many who collect his work.

Portrait of the Artist

We are excited to announce that Cameron Kaseberg’s work will open the #BikeLove Party on Thurs, February 6, and be available for sale at the event and through the end of the month. We are honored to have Cameron attending the event so come meet the artist, discuss his unique approach to his craft, and buy a piece of art while you are at it. A share of all sales will benefit Washington Bikes’ education, safety, and advocacy work.

See you February 6 to celebrate BikeLove!!

Bicyclists, Zipsters, Art-lovers & Assorted Romantics:  Come on down to Washington Bikes in Pioneer Square for the Second Annual #BikeLove Party on Thursday, February 6! Enjoy complimentary drinks courtesy of our local friends at Hilliard’s Beer, live tunes from Seattle musicians and mouthwatering appetizers from Veggie Grill. Mix and mingle with other lovers of bicycling throughout the Nord Alley building and AXIS Pioneer Square‘s expansive gallery while tattoo artists create original designs on three Timbuk2 bike bags, one of which we’ll raffle off to a lucky winner.

Celebrating #BikeLove 2013

Washington Bikes spearheaded this  event in 2013 to commemorate our love of bicycling with the month of love. It was such a success we decided to make it an annual celebration! In Pioneer Square, where our statewide headquarters is located, day in and day out we see the link between biking and living in an urban village. While cars may still outnumber bikes in downtown Seattle, there are a proliferation of bicycle riders in this historic neighborhood, many of whom bike to work. #BikeLove Party is meant to honor them and all people who ride a bike on the streets of Seattle, many of whom make it their primary form of transportation. For many of us, we ride for a plain and simple reason. Because we love it!!

Start 2014 on the right wheel and come feel the #BikeLove during Pioneer Square Seattle‘s iconic First Thursday Art Walk. We look forward to seeing you and raising a glass!

THE DETAILS:

DATE:  Thurs, Feb 6

TIME: 5:30-9 PM

PLACE:  Washington Bikes, Nord Building, Pioneer Square, 314 First Ave South, Seattle WA 98104

FEATURED ARTIST: Bike Art by Cameron Kaseberg and Kaseberg Design will be on display and for sale in our space. See related post.

CO-HOSTS INCLUDE:  Zipcar®, Timbuk2, Hilliard’s Beer, Veggie Grill, Back Alley Bike Repair, International Sustainability Institute, and AXIS.

There is a lot of momentum building in the Spokane area around encouraging youth to bike and walk. The Spokane Regional Health District is hiring a new Public Health Educator 2 position who will focus on Safe Routes to School efforts. This position will assist area schools in developing Safe Routes to School programs, as well as develop a Safe Routes to School advisory group(s) to address policy solutions and to promote best practices. You can read the full description here. The position closes January 24th.

This is in addition to Washington Bikes’ new position of School and Family Programs Coordinator in the Spokane region that we announced a few weeks ago, and closes January 20th. These two positions will collaborate in growing biking and walking in the Spokane area.