thanks for your interest in my work. i've diverted my bloggish tendencies to the studio page on Facebook. Please join us at thérèse murdza: studio art!
1.22.2012
colloquy for the black & the white
concept image and early process for residential commission: 52"x134" (asymmetrical diptych 52"x82" and 52"x52"). a lovely client studio visit last week and encouragement to "celebrate the hand" and build up the layers and layers of paint. hallelujah. install scheduled for late February 2012.
11.01.2011
when in Portlandia, do like Portlandia
Join me + a bunch of cool vendors for the Abernethy Art + Craft Fair Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
i'll have small-scale works on paper + canvas, and lots of bright, seasonal colors for folks on your holiday cheer list. 20% of proceeds go to the Abernethy Elementary School, located just up the street from my studio. I'll be there with bells on.... hope to see you.
10.05.2011
#100 of 100
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| "... a unique opportunity to visit artists where they work." |
opening our studios for the annual
Portland Open Studio Tour.
See preview images from all the artists, purchase guidebooks + maps, and learn more about this beloved Portland event [here]. Visit your favorite studios, meet new art, and stay inspired.
Saturday Oct 08 | 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Oct 09 | 10 am - 5 pm
and
Saturday Oct 15 | 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Oct 16 | 10 am - 5 pm
Artist #100 @Ford Building - 2505 SE 11th Ave, #227 (2nd Floor)
We'll keep the party going at marker #100 all four days with colorful conversation, painting explorations, and opportunities to make your mark on a shared community canvas. I'll also be working LIVE on large and smaller-scale paintings in process. All ages + abilities welcome.
Thinking about the holidays? I'll have original works on canvas and paper up on the walls, along with a curated selection of reproduction prints.
I look forward to seeing you + yours XO
8.16.2011
ReImagining Image: Installed!
Gallery hours and more information about the show are {here}. Portland-local (and out-of-state guests!), please join us for the artist party September 2, 2011 (September First Friday) 6P-9P.
6.06.2011
show at Luke's closes strong + well
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| fab folks buying up art at the reception party at Luke's Frame Shop May 14, 2011 some images (c) Rachel McPherson Hadiashar |
Thanks to Rob + Luke at Luke's Frame Shop for hosting my new works on paper + canvas for the month of May. I had FUN with this show. If you're an artist and/or art lover in Portland, you should be friends with these guys: good framing at fair prices + good advice for free. Learn more about Luke's art + the shop's upcoming shows [here].
SHOW EXTENDED THROUGH MONDAY JUNE 13
LUKE'S FRAME SHOP - 2707 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97214
Open Weekdays 10am-6pm; Sat 11am-5pm
5.05.2011
Ford Building First Fridays: May 6
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studio candids (c) Rachel McPherson Hadiashar Ford Building First Fridays monthly building-wide open house/open studios Food! Drink! Live Music! presented by Ford Food + Drink. Pop-up gallery of Ford artists in the lobby! MY STUDIO WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITORS Friday, 05.06.11 - 5:00-7:30ish pm The Ford Building - 2505 SE 11th St - Portland OR 97202 New paintings. Emerging work. Colorful conversation. |
4.26.2011
Movie-Magic: An Artist A Day
Our friend Nikole at Diesel Web Productions made some awesome movie-magic at my An Artist A Day day. Please bid early + often! Inquiries about bids are also accepted via email: muse@museartanddesign.com.
All works are available for purchase through silent auction. Each artist will receive half of the winning bid for their piece. All remaining funds will be used to purchase art supplies for Schoolhouse Supplies, the free store for teachers.
4.14.2011
Stephen King
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| watercolor detail + watercolor detail with filter; study for fabric panels |
In a recent interview in The Atlantic, he talks about the process of creating: "...I don't outline, I just have a vague notion. So it's always felt like less of a made thing and more of a found thing. That's exciting. That's a thrill."
i also have only a vague notion before i paint. finding flowers on paper + canvas these days has me making studies in preparation for high-quality prints on paper and textiles/fabric. i'll have some of these new prints for sale at Luke's Frame Shop in May. available online, soon, too.
3.28.2011
SE First Friday. Open Studio.
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| studio candids (c) Rachel McPherson Hadiashar First Fridays @ The Ford monthly building-wide open house OPEN STUDIO Friday, 04.01.11 - 5:00-8:00pm The Ford Building - 2505 SE 11th St - Portland OR 97202 New paintings. Emerging work. Colorful conversation. |
2.28.2011
flowers + other surprise guests
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| "...come Spring." (2011) 30" x 120" quadtych (30x30 each), detail. Come visit me + the flowers for Portland's SE Area Art Walk Saturday Mar 5, 2011 - 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday Mar 6, 2011 - 10:00am-5:00pm The Ford Building - 2505 SE 11th Ave - Studio #227 **Featuring Ford Building Artists and 60+ Guest Artists** Over 200 artists within walking distance!! i'll be in my studio at The Ford Building - Studio #227 with emerging flowers, new works on paper + canvas, and lots of color; everything you've come to expect from your friendly neighborhood painter. xo |
1.29.2011
exquisite longing alert: Feb 4-5, 8pm
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| music! art! poetry! regret + longing! |
Friday, Feb 4, 2011 8pm - Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College
Saturday, Feb 5, 2011 8pm - First Presbyterian Church, Portland
Saturday, Feb 5, 2011 8pm - First Presbyterian Church, Portland
Get your tickets online now!
1.28.2011
wine + cheese alert: Wed Feb 2, 6-8pm
Artist Reception: Wed Feb 2, 6-8pm
Showing Jan 15 –Feb 28, 2011
Tue – Sat 11-6pm
More information: 503.227.3779 or webmaster@shoprelish.com or therese@theresemurdza.com
1.20.2011
22 reasons to Relish
happy day, i'm the latest lucky Featured Artist at Trisha Guido's fabulous Relish Design here in Portland. Showing now thru Feb 28.
Thérèse Murdza: Small Works
Showing 01.15.11 thru 02.28.11
Artist Reception: First Wednesday 02.02.11, 6:00-8:00pm
More info: (503) 227.3779 or webmaster@shoprelish.com
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| Featured Artist Wall before install, and after install (hi Logan). |
1.05.2011
18-2120
Pantone 2011 Color of the Year: 18-2120 (aka Honeysuckle) (aka Pink) "...lifts the spirits and inspires confidence..." -- well, of course it does.
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| elevations 001-013. (2010). 10"x26". original painting on canvas. $375 |
1.04.2011
devotion 2011
the elevations 002 series of canvases are prepped for hot golds and reds in honor of the first solar eclipse of 2011: devotion "not to God, but to the work itself".
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| elevations 002-001. 2011. 8" x 24" (before) |
12.28.2010
pink + other, um, trends
the holy color pink is still showing up on trend guides for 2011. lucky-luck, we've got Paintings on Paper and on Canvas in pink + other trendy colors. intro prices for paper start at an awesome $45; visit the site, studio, and/or contact me for specs. *free shipping* til Dec 31, 2010!
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| untitled map (no. 21-01), 11" x 15", sumi ink + watercolor on paper (framed, $185) |
12.15.2010
party in the Heart of Winter
our new series of smaller-scale paintings are perfect for new and experienced art lovers. introductory prices for 8"x24" (and thereabouts) pieces begin at $375 with FREE SHIPPING now thru Dec 31. beloveds near + far, contact me for details!
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| elevations 001-014 (2010), 8"x24" |
12.04.2010
next up: Ms Eunice Parsons!
full house
a mystical, magical Brewhouse Studio/ArtWorks Consulting Opening Event at GBD Architects this week, complete with a pre-First Thursday nod from art critic D.K. Row. multiple requests for another public showing (stay tuned for details). in the meantime, please contact us for a private viewing for you and/or your friends and clients - now thru Jan 8, 2011.
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| Photo by Brian Lee Photography |
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