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Step into the ancient beauty of the Pacific Northwest at the Columbia Gorge Museum's upcoming exhibition, PAINTING GESTURE AND LIGHT OF ANCIENT FORESTS, which features the evocative work of local artist Genevieve Scholl. As a Columbia Gorge studio artist, Scholl works primarily in oils on canvas, paper, and board, and creates portrait-like paintings that immerse viewers into the quiet majesty of the Hoh Rainforest of Olympic National Park, Washington. Scholl interprets atmosphere through layers of transparent oil pigments, which creates a sense of depth. Her work captures the expressive forms and gestures of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and fallen nurse logs from which new growth emerges. Each tree is rendered with care as it reflects the unique vitality of the forest. Pause, reflect, and engage actively with the beauty and personality of these ancient landscapes. PAINTING GESTURE AND LIGHT OF ANCIENT FORESTS will run from February 2 through March 30 during Museum hours (10 am to 4 pm). An opening reception will be held on February 1st at 6 PM as a special event for Members and invited guests. To become a member, visit https://www.columbiagorgemuseum.org/membership