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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 Sisters Folk Festival selects artwork by local artist By Jodi Schneider Correspondent Each year a theme is cho- sen for My Own Two Hands (MOTH) celebration of the arts, the primary fundraiser for the Americana Project and programs of Sisters Folk Festival (SFF). This year9s theme 4 <We all Belong= 4 inspired artists to create and donate a piece of art to be sold at the benefit auction in support of music and arts pro- gramming in Sisters schools and the community. Sisters artist Carly Garzon Vargas laid the groundwork for the 18th annual fundraiser by creating the piece <We are this Town,= which was cho- sen as the image for the 2019 MOTH poster. Garzon Vargas said, <My artwork includes a variety of characters intertwined to show our connection to each other, the value of diversity, and the strength that comes from supporting each other as we construct our future. My work aims to underscore our shared humanity.= Her work explores the intersection between art, cul- ture, identity and community. SFF Development Director Steven Remington noted, <Carly really embraced the theme; it was clear she had put thought into the design and then used her impressive skills to realize the image. Her medium 4 cut paper 4 is unique and not completely obvious in the printed version, so I hope people will come to the Art Stroll on Friday and see the piece in person.= Garzon Vargas added, <I am glad for the opportu- nity to share my art and sup- port our community and the arts through My Own Two Hands!= She studied anthropology and Spanish literature at the University of Oregon, and then moved to Cali, Colombia to complete her graduate stud- ies in international humanitar- ian law, human rights and cul- ture of peace. <The people, projects and communities I have con- nected with influence the sub- ject matter and objectives of my artistic practice,= Garzon Vargas said. Her professional back- ground includes housing, financial nonprofits and library services, and creat- ing art has been her outlet for self-expression and an anchor throughout her life. Garzon Vargas noted, <In the last two years I have developed the paper-cut style in which I currently work and am largely self-taught.= She creates the outlines of her images by cutting away at one continuous sheet of paper to create the image. Then, she hand-dyes watercolor paper with a wet-on-wet tech- nique and layers it behind the outline. This process trans- forms a simple piece of paper into something unique and delicate. Carly really embraced the theme; it was clear she had put thought into the design and then used her impressive skills to realize the image. — Steven Remington <I use this technique to rep- resent the connection between the viewer and subject and the precarious dance of recogniz- ing ourselves reflected in the experience of someone else. I depict a wide range of human experiences with pain, hope, joy and resilience at the core. My subjects include portraits of girls overcoming barriers to education, families travel- ing to new lands in pursuit of a better life, men who are gen- tle caretakers and women who are physically strong pursuing their goals.= Garzon Vargas is also a bilingual author illustrator and is employed by the Deschutes Public Library in Sisters. She loves interacting with her audience at story time and being surrounded by books all day long. She added, <I have self- published two bilingual children9s books and have attended the Highlights foun- dation twice to learn and work with other illustrators and am an active member of the soci- ety of children9s book writers and illustrators.= Garzon Vargas is passion- ate about living in Sisters and being part of the artists9 community. She recently completed the Suttle Lodge9s <Cabin 8= Artist-in-Residence program at Suttle Lake and will have new work from that experience on display in June at the Good Day Café con- nected to Bedouin. When she is not working at the library, making art, or teaching yoga at Life.Love. Yoga., she9s out climbing, mountain-biking and playing with her dog, Luna. The My Own Two Hands celebration kicks off with a parade on Hood Avenue at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 10, fol- lowed by an art stroll and community gathering at The Belfry at 7 p.m., featuring the music of Las Cafeteras. The Art Auction & Party will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Ponderosa Forge. For more information visit www.sistersfolkfestvial.org or call 541-549-4979. GRAPHIC PROVIDED The My Own Two hands Theme this year is “We All Belong,” brought to life by Sisters artist Carly Garzon. Sisters Dental is uniting with our neighbor Everson Family Dentistry! THE LOCALS’ CHOICE Increased & More Flexible Hygiene Appointments Expanded Dental Care Services Same Compassionate Dental Team! 541-549-9486 | www.sistersdental.com Call Jeff Today! 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