Photography by Dayna Law featured at Silver Lining
FLORENCE — During the Second
Saturday Artwalk on Nov. 12, there will
be a champagne and hors d’oeurves
reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at The
Gallery Above Silver Lining, which is
featuring landscape photography by
Dayna Law.
Law uses her lens to capture the
world with color, beauty and the magic
of all of the life surrounding her.
“She is ever dedicated in her pursuit
of the delicious details of Mother
Nature’s evolvement, glory and ever
changing light,” says gallery owner
Kimberly Fleenor. “One glimpse of her
photography and it becomes ever so evi-
dent of her respect, admiration and total
wonderment of her subject matter.”
Fleenor says each photograph has a
specific personal story and takes the
viewer on a personal journey. Some are
even in sepia tones to contrast from the
colorful array of beautiful scenary.
Law previously attended the Art
Institute of Atlanta and Kennesaw State
University, in Georgia, to facilitate and
inspire her creative skills with her pho-
tography and metal working designs.
“She moved to exactly the right area
to pursue her artistic endeavors and,
now, we are the fortunate recipients of
enjoying and celebrating her exciting art
forms,” says Fleenor.
“Moving to Oregon has given me the
opportunity to enjoy great coffee, hiking
and traveling this magnificent state to
photograph the extraordinary beauty of
this environment,” Law says.
Since living in Florence for the last
few years, her works have been shown
at numerous venues in town. Many
of her photography canvases were
recently purchased by PeaceHealth
Peace Harbor Medical Center as part of
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“What Lies Beyond,” a photo by Dayna Law, is one of several on display this month at The Gallery Above Silver
Lining.
its permanent art display.
Along with the prints and canvases,
Law has also loved being able to share
her photographic images by creating
and including greeting art cards and
postcards.
Come enjoy the photographic cele-
bration of Mother Nature through the
eyes of Law’s photography Nov. 12.
“I personally invite and encourage all
to participate in her wonderous art,”
says Fleenor.
FRAA now highlighting student art on new gallery wall
FLORENCE — Florence Regional Arts
Alliance (FRAA), 120 Maple St., is
adding a new dimension to its Gallery and
Art Center by dedicating one gallery wall
to highlight youth art.
The first exhibit displays the talents of
Siuslaw High School Senior Benjamin
Cahoon, who describes his art style as
“Impressionistic Realism.”
Cahoon incorporates a variety of natu-
ral and urban themes in his artwork.
“I enjoy trying every medium I can get
my hands on, including charcoal, graphite
acrylic, watercolor, pastels, mixed media,
lino cuts, scratchboard, photography and
ceramics,” Cahoon said.
He is an award-winning and published
artist who has had artwork displayed from
coast to coast.
Cahoon has won first place two years
running at the Florence Event Center’s
“Fresh Impressions,” exhibit and honor-
able mention at many other shows.
He was one of the artists chosen to pro-
duce a sea lion at the Florence Event
Center’s
Anniversary
celebration
“Dancing with Sea Lions.”
Cahoon’s sea lion was named “Eco and
the Ecosystems of Oregon.”
Recently, he had the honor of being
selected as a winner of the Congressional
Art Competition.
As a winner, he received a trip to
Washington, D.C. to attend the reception
event, and his art piece, “He Flies in
Silence,” will be displayed in the Cannon
Tunnel of the Capitol Building in
Washington, D.C. for the next year.
The public is invited to come and view
Cahoon’s artwork, including a wide vari-
ety of ceramic pieces available for pur-
chase.
The FRAA Art Center is open
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday,
noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
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