Painter Diane Washa will be in conversation with gallerist Theresa Abel discussing the work in her current show Biophilia followed by Q&A from the audience. Open to the public, this event will be held on the main floor of the gallery and will be recorded for later viewing. Diane Washa – Biophilia Madison artist Diane Washa uses oil paint to interpret the landscape and make it her own. Through direct observation, she creates paintings that are sometimes soft, other times dramatic, but always with the sensitivity of a poet. Washa has been witnessing the landscape long before she began painting it. "We discover why we're passionate about art when memories come on strong or moments of transcendence remind us of what and who first sparked our artist drive." When Washa talks about the locations where she paints, the people she meets along the way become an important part of the story. "Painting in plein air isn't just about creating a piece of art in a beautiful setting. It's the journey of finding that place and the beautiful people I meet along the way."