Colleen Hoffenbacker | Women Painters of Washington Making History — Cascadia Daily News Feature
WOMEN PAINTERS OF WASHINGTON ARE MAKING HISTORY, AUG 26 2023Written by Amy Kepferle | Cascadia Daily News
Colleen Hoffenbacker | Featured Artist
Cascadia Daily News Interviews Colleen Hoffenbacker
In its coverage of the Fresh Perspectives exhibition at Cordata Gallery, Cascadia Daily News interviewed Colleen Hoffenbacker, who announced her inclusion in the Lunar Codex, the international art archive bound for the lunar surface. The article also highlighted her oil painting process, noting its luminous quality and the way her practice reframes classical technique through a contemporary digital lens — a hallmark of her approach that situates realism within today’s evolving visual culture. The coverage reflected not only her personal milestone but also the presence of Women Painters of Washington, headquartered in Seattle and active within the Pacific Northwest. Explore the exhibition details here. Learn about the artist’s inclusion in the Lunar Codex.
Editorial Highlight
“Colleen Hoffenbacker, whose ethereal ‘Floragen 2.o.2’ oil painting of flowers can be seen as part of the WPWs new ‘Fresh Perspectives’ exhibition at Cordata Gallery, broke the news about her acceptance into what is called the Lunar Codex during a recent tour of the expansive exhibit.”
