INDIGENOUS: A Report on 49 New Species from the Pacific Northwest Ecosystem
by John Osgood & Solace Published & Exhibited by Bherd Studios Gallery
Bherd Studios Gallery Urban Contemporary Art Gallery 312 N. 85th St. Suite 101 Seattle WA 98103 (206) 234-8348 www.bherdstudios.com
Catalog copyright @ 2014 Bherd Studios All images courtesy & copyright of their respective artists. Introductory text and design by Sarra Scherb.
BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY Seattle Department of Agriculture Contents of Memo for May 2014: Bherd Studios Gallery presents “Indigenous�, a two-person exhibition by preeminent entomolartists John Osgood and Solace. These enterprising young sons of Washington spent much of the past year capturing and documenting an astonishing 49 new species of insect from around our State. We are pleased introduce them here for the benefit--and further study--of the entire scientific community. The insects in this exhibit exhibit intriguing signs of adaptation, seeming to reflect the characteristics their native counties, cities and habitats. Hypotheses of how these specimens could possibly be aware of the cultural aspects of their environments will be discussed in future memos.
Field Notes & Errata on “Indigenous” by Osgood, Solace et al. | 2014.06.09-07.27 “The Northwest, more specifically Seattle, is a very interesting place to be an artist. There’s a magic and mysticism in the air and inspiration around every corner. From our folklore to our pop culture, there is a style and grace that is unmistakably us, the indigenous. This area breeds an ultimate respect for its surroundings. It’s a place where nature isn’t afraid to reclaim its territory amongst the urban sprawl. It’s with this spirit that we present a new collection of work that unearths some of what makes this area so electric. From the tiniest of creature to the beasts we’re so well known for, prepare to be immersed in our corner of the world visualized through our collaborations.”
King Candy Tooth Beetle Captured by John Osgood
Snohomish Rose Butterfly Captured by John Osgood
Dainty Wing Captured by Solace
Pulchram Mortem Captured by Solace
Thurston Black Tails Butterfly Captured by John Osgood
Droogie Dragon Captured by Solace
Island White Butterfly Captured by John Osgood
Armored Mite Captured by Solace
Wahkiakun White Rip Captured by John Osgood
Garcia Moth Captured by Solace
Mason Silverback Moth Captured by John Osgood
Tiffany Moth Captured by Solace
Military Scout
Captured by Solace
Bosnian Buzzer Captured by Solace
Pepper Fly Captured by Solace
Speckled Tiger Moth Captured by Solace
Greenvested Doodle Bug Captured by Solace
Klickitat Fire Fly Captured by John Osgood
Button Butt Tick Captured by Solace
Gentleman Bug
Captured by John Osgood
Hooter Beetle Captured by Solace
Lewis Love Bug Captured by John Osgood
Columbia Blue Moon Beetle Captured by John Osgood
Chelan Hondacusp Beetle Captured by John Osgood
Stevens Blue Stinker Captured by John Osgood
Doo Doo Beetle Captured by Solace
Benton Deviled Egg Beetle Captured by John Osgood
Pend Oreille Purple Hondacusp Beetle Captured by John Osgood
Clark Cuddlebugs Captured by John Osgood
Equestrian Aviator Captured by Solace
Whitman Wasp Captured by John Osgood
Cerebral Bumble Captured by Solace
Spokane Orange Hornet Captured by John Osgood
Walla Walla White Wasp Captured by John Osgood
Antique Hopper Captured by Solace
Yakima Cicada Captured by John Osgood
The Elusive Hypnotic Gnat Captured by Solace
Camo Crawler Captured by Solace
San Juan Tan Flying Ant Captured by John Osgood
Albino Creep Captured by Solace
Garfield Green Beetle (Juvenile) Captured by John Osgood
Sucker Captured by Solace
Okanogan Brown Flying Ant Captured by John Osgood
Freckled Pearl Toad Captured by Solace
Lava Ant Captured by Solace
Grant Stink Bug Captured by John Osgood
Kleine Diablo Captured by Solace
Pacific Flying Ant Captured by John Osgood
Chief Wiggum Captured by Solace
THE ENTOMOLARTISTS:
John Osgood John Osgood is an urban contemporary artist and muralist who grew up in Edmonds, WA. He graduated with a BA from Washington State University with a minor in Fine Arts, and is a 2008 Artist Trust Edge Graduate. Osgood has created murals all over the Puget Sound area and was an invitee to Upfest, the United Kingdom’s Urban Mural Art festival. Osgood has shown at ArtsWest Gallery, CoCA (Center on Contemporary Art) Gallery, Flatcolor Gallery, Halogen Gallery, Tasty Gallery, Twilight Artist Collective and others. In 2011, he was selected as one of 22 internationally commissioned artists for CNN’s “9/11 | 10 Years Later: Ripple Effect” tribute. Osgood is co-owner and artist in residence at Bherd Studios Gallery, and an organizer of W3AVE, Seattle’s urban arts festival. His style has evolved from character-based works to more abstract paintings, playing with line, color and rhythm. Drawing the viewer’s attention to every section of the piece with carefully balanced compositions, Osgood unleashes dynamic aerosol and acrylic colors, funky patterns and a sense of rushing motion with every new canvas.
Solace Born at the dawn of the 80’s, Solace was molded by a golden era of pop culture. Raised on Star Wars, Mad Magazine, and Batman, Solace displayed a love for drawing and art at an early age. He began by mimicking the heroes of the day: Spy vs. Spy, Alf, Garfield, and the always-popular skateboarding T-Rex. He knew he wanted to be an artist when he grew up. Well, Solace hasn’t quite grown up, but he is an artist. Rooted in the Northwest, he draws much inspiration from his surroundings: lush landscapes that are broken up by cities and towns. It’s a place where the “hustle & bustle”, and taking it easy go hand in hand. From this emerges a pop sensibility that fuses organic textures and vivid graphics. Using street tools and techniques, Solace paints backgrounds that transport you into a different time and place. Utilizing nature as stencils, with an often electric palette, he gives the illusion that you’ve been immersed in a Technicolor forest.