Gorge White House Solo Show 2012
“Traveling Light”
Artist Statement

I have moved from one coast to the other, away from the familiarity of home.

I have shifted from communication art into the world of fine art, traveling all the while through pop culture, nostalgia, longing and hope. My paintings represent places, people and ideals that I uncritically admire, or that have left a lasting mark on me. Like the effects of distance and the daydream of home, the distinction between memory and reality is blurred and my paintings exist as both fact and fiction.

Celeste Bergin
Portland, OR
April 2012

celeste@celestebergin.com

http://celestebergin.blogspot.com/

503-774-3787



Hood River, Oregon

Nicholas Photography, located in Hood River, Oregon was established in late 1972 by Nick & Pam Bielemeier. They are now in their 40th year of creating memories for families in the beautiful Mid-Columbia area. Nicholas Photography was the first in the Gorge to offer outdoor portraits for high school seniors and families. Nick became very involved in the Professional Photographers of Oregon, winning many blue ribbons and also serving as their President in the mid 80’s. On a national level, several of Nick’s photographs have hung in loan collections touring the United States as examples of the best in the nation. Two of his photos were selected for a display at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. For his accomplishments on the state and national level, Nick earned the distinction of Master Photographer. His love of the outdoors and nature, combined with the availability of digital photography has kept Nick excited about creating fine art photography after all these years.

A selection of Nick's HDR photographs will be on display in the "Green Room" at The Gorge White House throughout the year.
The Gorge White House 2012 Artist Schedule

We hold an artist reception in each new month on the first Sunday from 1-3 in the afternoon. We offer complimentary wine tasting during the reception for our guests. Having said that, our first reception of the 2012 season will be on Saturday, April 7th, as the first Sunday of April is Easter!

April

Nick Bielemeier, Photography. Reception is Saturday, April 7th

May

Celeste Bergin, Oils. Reception is Sunday, May 6th

June

Judi Kane, Textile Art. Reception is Sunday, June 3rd

July

Gayle Weisfield, Watercolors. Reception is Sunday, July 1st

August

"Pastels in the Hood” A collection of 8 pastel artists. Reception is Sunday, August 5th

September

Vicki Shuck & Janice Druian, Oils. Reception is Sunday September 2nd

October

Mary Rollins, Watercolor. Reception is Sunday, October 7th

Welcome to the Gorge White House!

Featuring wines & craft beers of the Columbia River Gorge. Seasonal local fruit, flowers
from our fields, art, photography & more in an elegant, casual setting in the heart of the Hood River Valley.
Mt Hood

2265 Hwy 35
PO Box 798
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-2828