Affiliated Artist    David deViller      In his second exhibition at the Linda Hodges Gallery, Northwest artist Linda Hodges Gallery presents a new body of work by Northwest artist David deVillier in a one person exhibition of mixed media paintings. Combining wax, paint and steel, deVillier focuses on the figure as icon, and renders this work in a naive style that belies a sophisticated repertoire of artistic methods. The figures and objects in deVillier's work often exist in ambiguous settings; deconstructed environments that serve as a stage for implied drama. Mystery is another important element, with enigmatic figures, animals, nature and household objects serving to challenge the viewer's notions on what meaning is present. Influenced by a childhood in Cajun Louisiana and an adulthood in the Northwest, this narrative work reflects both. David deVillier's work is about storytelling without being didactic; refreshing in its honesty and charming in its expression.    David deVillier received his BFA from Louisiana State University in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University in 1987. He has exhibited widely on the west coast from California to Washington. In 1996 he was awarded an Oregon Arts Fellowship.

David deVillier The Girl Who Travels in Circles 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 32" x 32" $4500

David deVillier The Woman who Has a Secret in Her Pocket 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 32" x 32" $4500

David deVillier The Woman from the Red Village 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 32" x 32" $4500

David deVillier A Tale of Two Beach Birds 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 32" x 32" $4500

David deVillier Called to Play by the Blue Horn 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 21" x 18" $2000

David deVillier Red Bird Tuning Its Own Horn 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 21" x 18" $2000

David deVillier Hoping for a New Bloom 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 21" x 18" $2000

David deVillier A Red Heart on a Rusty Day 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 21" x 18" $2000

David deVillier A Red Heart on a Rusty Day Blues from a White Horn 2005 Acrylic on Panel, Wax, Steel 21" x 18" $2000

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