1 p. Sean Cain's 1995 exhibition list., Sean Cain received a B.F.A. from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in 1994 after studying for two years at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has shown in Oregon at the Laura Russo Gallery as well as the Art Gym, Maryhurst College, the Corvallis Art Center, and Artquake 1994, Portland. As a promising emerging artist, Sean Cain has caught the eye of the public and has warranted reviews in Willamette Week, Artweek, the Oregonian, and Reflex. He works in a classical tradition rendering the figure in statuesque poses depicted in rather stark light that allows for a beautiful chiaroscuro. Using the paint thinly, layering like washes, he paints colors which enhance the atmospheric other-worldliness of his work. Cain combines surrealism, humor, and a high level of craftsmanship to attain a compelling and heroic narrative. (Oregon Arts Commission), The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Linn-Benton Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.artcentric.org/
This painting depicts what appear to be two female figures shrouded by the cloak of night on the beach. The figure on the left wears a red shirt and brown pants, while the figure on the right wears a yellow shirts and blue pants. The figure on the left stands upright with her left arm extended behind her, holding a shovel. Her other hand cups her ear, as if she were listening for something. The other figure bends low with a tool in her hands., Stop, Look and Listen; acrylic on canvas; (72 x 81 inches); unstretched; CaiS96042901, Sean Cain received a B.F.A. from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in 1994 after studying for two years at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has shown in Oregon at the Laura Russo Gallery as well as the Art Gym, Maryhurst College, the Corvallis Art Center, and Artquake 1994, Portland. As a promising emerging artist, Sean Cain has caught the eye of the public and has warranted reviews in Willamette Week, Artweek, the Oregonian, and Reflex. He works in a classical tradition rendering the figure in statuesque poses depicted in rather stark light that allows for a beautiful chiaroscuro. Using the paint thinly, layering like washes, he paints colors which enhance the atmospheric other-worldliness of his work. Cain combines surrealism, humor, and a high level of craftsmanship to attain a compelling and heroic narrative. (Oregon Arts Commission), The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Linn-Benton Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.artcentric.org/