April 5 - 26, 2025
From Redbud Arts Center:
“Redbud Arts Center is proud to present a Portfolio Exchange by artists from Texas and Finland titled Correspondence.
This is a unique cultural exchange between Houston, Texas, and Helsinki, Finland, in the form of a printmaking portfolio. This collaborative project features the creative talents of fourteen accomplished artists, seven from each city, who have explored the theme of connection through their art.
The concept for Correspondence was born during a dinner in 2022 between Houston artist Kelly Moran and Finnish artist Inka-Maaria Jurvanen. A discussion about fostering cultural ties between their two cities quickly evolved into a creative initiative designed to bridge geographical and artistic divides.
The chosen theme, Correspondence, highlights the intricate connections between individuals, ideas, and communities. Each artist has created a unique print measuring 13×19 inches that embodies the essence of thinking, concentration, communication, and the careful crafting of messages. Diverse printing techniques are employed, ranging from relief printing to silkscreen, etching, and lithography.
Texas Artists participating: Tess Doyle, Cathie Kayser, Sharon Kopriva, Kelly Moran, Chasity Porter, Sherry Owens, Susan Plum.
Finnish Artists participating: Roma Auskalnyte, Pirjetta Brander, Gunzi Holmstrom, Naoji Ishiyama, Inka-Maaria Jurvanen, Erkki Kannosto, Emma Peura.
This exchange is a cultural collaboration and dialogue between the two cities. It invites viewers to reflect on the bonds that tie us together through shared experiences and artistic expression.
Free and open to the public. “
Reception: April 5, 2025 | 6–9 pm
Artist Talk: 5pm
303 East 11th Street
Houston, 77008 TX
(713) 862-2532
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