Artist Show and Opening Reception
Artist Adria Trail
The Mindpower Gallery in downtown Reedsport is honored to feature local Reedsport Artist Adria Trail in her own showcase entitled ‘Land Sea and Fantasy’. The opening reception will be held on Friday, June 6th from 4 pm to 7 pm and will feature a wide variety of work in multiple mediums.
Artists can often express themselves through multiple genres and Adria Trail is an artist who demonstrates this with her extraordinary talent, creative imagination and competent skillsets.
Adria, when asked about her broad range of style will say: ‘It is not important to me to be consistent in subject or medium. Colors and style change with me day by day. Sometimes I sign my first name with two “i” s and sometimes with just one. My artwork comes in fits and spurts without much planning; revealed in the rendering of layers to the surface finish. There are usually ten to twelve pieces waiting on completion at a time. Some call my work romantic surrealism, with a mathematic approach to line spacing, others call it undisciplined. What ties my pieces together is the quest for beauty, color and detail, expressed in an amusing or serious way; whether it is perceived to be light or dark’.
“There’s so much to see in this old world; especially if you look closely. We can observe celestial masterpieces being painted above us and microcosms thriving beneath our feet. Life and color and atmosphere inspire my art.”
With so many mediums mastered to choose from when creating, it may surprise some to know Adria is also an avid photographer. To Adria the difference is wrapped us thus; “Photography is for me like collecting treasures… little gems from passing visions. Painting is my compelling freedom to work without words to bring to the surface expressions that are part of me.”
Being born into an artistic family of craftspeople, her interests have always been about art, music and the Word of Truth. She says, “My early education was through watching others create – mostly my mother – sewing, woodworking and crafting. High school days were spent mainly between art classes, mural painting (including a 100-foot-long mural of a dragon toasting a soccer ball) and sidewalk chalking followed by sports practice. Many fellow students allowed me to decorate their arms and legs with sharpie tattoos on the way to track meets on long bus rides.”
“I didn’t start reading art literature until after high school, aside from one Georgia O’Keefe book that was left out on the table in 11th grade. In college I hid in the art section of the library instead of studying for other classes. The second year I spent fully immersed in studio classes – the highlight of the time spent at SOU. Later education consisted of the too few art programs available on OPB, and every art book available on the shelves of Coos County public library.”
Although there is a large body of work, her work has been halted at times to make room for being a wife, co-Pastor, piano player for a praise team, and singer in a quartet, then trio. Many building projects and ministry volunteering had her reserving creative time to the late night and early morning hours. Today, Adria no longer has to sneak time to paint. Every room of her home she has transformed into a gallery/studio. Besides her art Adria shares, “Having music playing and paint moving is one of the greater privileges I enjoy, as well as sharing God’s word and cooking, playing the piano and accordion, singing, and driving out to explore outdoor photography opportunities.”
Mindpower Gallery is eager to share with the coastal and surrounding communities a glimpse into the many talents of Adria Trail in this one artist featured showcase. Please join us in celebrating this body of work by Adria Trail from 4pm to 7pm at the opening reception in her honor. ‘Land, Sea and Fantasy’ has so much to delight the viewer and will be featured through July 11th, 2025. Gallery regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and during special Friday events from 10 am to 7 pm. For more information or event date inquiries please visit the Mindpower Gallery’s webpage, Facebook or by calling (541) 271-2485.
