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Paper/Canvas:  Quality, Archival.  Quality:  Excellent - New, not secondary sale.
Framing:  Professionally and archivally framed by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Old Friends by Grace Bishko
Gouache on Handmade Paper, 19 x 19 1/2 inches

This painting, “Old Friends”, is still another image belonging to a long series of my paintings that are based on The Ancient Trilogy – Man, Wolf and Raven.

Again, I’m carried away by the delight of working on handmade paper that responds physically to my brush.  Still another ancient African mask divides the painting into land and sky, and the flock of birds belongs to early spring.  The complex earth is wet with black.  -- Grace Bishko, March 30,  2008

High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to make available artwork by Nationally Acclaimed Oregon artist, Grace Bishko. The original work is signed by the artist.  

About Grace Bishko:  

Grace lives in Central Oregon, hikes the trails, and paints her memories of what she has seen. A serious and honest painter, she paints from her heart and of her memories and experiences. Her imagery contains an ever so slight surreal edge to grab and retain the viewer’s attention, while at the same time satisfying their deep emotions and enjoyment. High Desert Gallery is truly honored to represent Grace Bishko.

In the 1970’s she decided to stop painting directly from “life,” and to develop a vocabulary that would allow her to paint through her personal feelings. Through education, and experimentation, her creative endeavors evolved in many stages. The results of this adventure are embedded in the artwork she is involved in today. Now, Grace is honored that her paintings are appreciated and understood across a wide multicultural expanse.

Winning all possible awards at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers, The State University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. After receiving her M.F.A. degree, Grace taught life drawing at Rutgers, design at University of the Arts, and lithography at Moore College of Art. Since then, she has focused on her own art, exhibiting yearly in solo and group exhibitions.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Grace Bishko exclusively in Central Oregon.