Museo

Art in the Age of Pandemics

At this moment Museo is open “by appointment only”.  We are happy to meet you at the gallery anytime. We are there working, catching up and, of course, disinfecting and cleaning.  

As one would expect though, it’s been quiet in the gallery this past week. Despite our fears for our business, as well as, our community, the quiet is actually nice.  The world seems to be changing so fast, I am exhausted from the flood of new news, a new development to the crisis, the next panic situation.  

Here in the gallery, with beauty all around us, with paintings and objects made with intention and love, we find small reminders of all that we can still be thankful for.  It’s calm in here, and that is soothing and restorative.  

Each art object and each painting come with its own narrative that gives art it’s weight. A story that begins with the creator, who had the need to express something, and then the life the piece has after it has been placed in a gallery, or in someone’s home.  That story, that life, most likely has nothing to do with us washing our hands for 20 seconds (although the creation of art can, at times, be a messy endeavor), not touching our faces, or keeping our “social distance”,  that in and of itself, feels freeing.  Not a distraction, as much as a therapeutic rest for the chaos of the world, and a journey that requires no plane tickets, or a touch that requires no contact, or a celebration that requires no crowds. 

We welcome you to come by for a little art therapy.  We would be happy to arrange private viewings with take-out from a local restaurant, in-home consultations, or any other special accommodation.  

If you are making a special trip, give a call before you come in (360-221-7737) to make sure we are here, and let us know if there is something in particular you are hoping to see.  Please visit our website for available work: museogallery.net. 

Sending everyone much good wishes, balance, and peace.

~Nancy & Michael