Five Minutes With: Gin Laughery

Published 6:01 am Thursday, September 26, 2013

Where were you born and raised?

I was born and raised in Eastern Washington.

Where do you live now?

I am now a long-time resident of Astoria.

What art mediums do you work in and where do you show your art?

I work primarily in the medium of printmaking, specifically monotypes. My art has been shown at RiverSea Gallery and has been juried into shows in the Pacific Northwest. I currently have an exhibit Personal Landscapes at Columbia Memorial Hospital in the Pavilion Building.

What sparked your interest in art and how did you become an artist?

I grew up in a creative home. It has only been in recent years that I have had the time to explore the luxury of producing art. Once introduced to printmaking, I have never looked back! It incorporates my love of texture and color sometimes in very unexpected ways.

Why are you drawn to creating monotypes? What does it take to work in this medium and what do you strive to portray?

My monotypes express reflections and memories of personal landscapes, internal and external. They are influenced by the sparse, elegant landscapes found in Eastern Washington and Oregon. I am drawn to the creation of monotypes for many reasons, one being the element of surprise caused by sending a piece through an etching press.

What is something you like about living on the North Coast?

Living on the North Coast is a very rich experience with access to an amazing variety of individuals. I cant imagine living elsewhere.

What does it feel like to sell an art piece?

I enjoy the connection to the individual that purchases a piece of my art. I feel very fortunate that something I created is relevant to another person.

Your motto is: Keep printing!

What do you do when youre not creating art?

When I am not creating art, you might find me gardening, walking our dog Izzie, enjoying music or theater, and traveling with my husband.