Abstract Sanctuary - Verum Ultimum Art Gallery

 

Thank you Verum Ultimum Art Gallery for the insightful perspective 💚💙

"Spaces everywhere need punctuation in the grammar of visuals.  May Barbara De Pirto’s “Corolla” provide the moment, the pause to breathe in the wonder of unfolding. Barbara creates the most organic paper art forms. My art confession today is that this breathtaking beauty is as singular as the first spring bloom after a bleak winter…indeed an early spring-like sanctuary for the gaze!"

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Verum Ultimum Art Gallery 

1513 SE 42nd, Portland, OR 

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NWDC Online Shop!

 

Currently in my online shop! 

This series of sculptures are all created using a combination of fiber & acrylic -- using familiar materials, methods & techniques in unconventional ways.  

Check them out HERE

"Articulated Layers", Fiber, Acrylic, Glass Beads, Stainless Steel Armature

"Ruffles", Fiber, Acrylic, Wood Cradle

"Translucent Shards", Acrylic, Glass Beads, Stainless Steel Armature

Shunpike Storefronts & Artist Residencies

Barbara De Pirro, "Sea Urchin (Yellow)", Synthetic Strapping & Crocheted Stainless Steel Wire

Fibers

Curated by June Sekiguchi

September 15 — October 14, 2025

Location: 906 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA

(On Madison between Alaskan Way and Western Ave)

Artists include: Jill Nordfors, Terri Shin, Elin Noble, June Sekiguchi, Janet Kurjan, and Barbara De Pirro.

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SHUNPIKE calls our local artists and entrepreneurs to reinvigorate our city by activating empty storefronts. These projects benefit Seattle neighborhoods by creating vibrant and engaging streetscapes, while encouraging the public to support local businesses and artists – particularly historically underrepresented groups.

June Sekiguchi, "Seaweed Mandala", Scroll-cut wood and acrylic paint

 "Seaweed Mandala", June Sekiguchi and "Sea Urchin", Barbara De Pirro

 

Meet the Artists: Pacific Northwest Perspectives

 

Pacific Northwest Perspectives 

Lynnwood Event Center

July 7 — Dec 12, 2025

Artist Reception: September 16, 6-8 PM

Join us at the Meet the Artists Reception on Tuesday, September 16th from 6–8pm at the Lynnwood Event Center. This free, community event is a great chance to see the full exhibit, enjoy live music, taste complimentary small bites, and mingle with fellow art lovers. I’ll be there to chat about my work, along with many of the other talented artists in the show.

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The Lynnwood Event Center at The District is proud to announce the opening of its latest art exhibit, Pacific Northwest Perspectives, a collection showcasing the imaginative work of 25 members of Northwest Designer Craftartists (NWDC). The exhibit opens Monday, July 7, 2025 and will be on display through December 12, 2025.

Exhibiting Artists: Noble Golden, Denise Snyder, Steven Jensen, Francie Allen, Barbara De Pirro, Larry Halvorsen, Joyce Hayes, Barbara J. Matthews, Liza E. Halvorsen, Suze Woolf, Danielle Bodine, Gabriela Nirino, Bonni Brooks, Claire Renaut, Lynne Rigby, Kathy Ross, Dorothy McGuinness, Bella Yongok Kim, Julie Sevilla Drake, Barbara Nepom, Mark Ditzler, Priscilla Cypiot, Katherine Lewis, Nancy Loorem Adams, and Cheryl Kamera.

Pacific Northwest Perspectives

 

Thank you Lynnwood Event Center for hosting us!

'Pacific Northwest Perspectives', Northwest Designer Craftartists - NWDC.

'Blossom', 'Entangled' & 'Entwined' are included in this exhibition. Opening July 7, runs through Dec 12, 2025.

'Blossom', Painted Papers, Acrylic, Crocheted Stainless Steel Wire

'Entangled', Crocheted Fiber, Acrylic, Stainless Steel Wire Armature

'Entwined', Crocheted Fiber, Acrylic, Stainless Steel Wire Armature

'Patchwork'

"Inspired by an aerial perspective of farmland. A landscape where fields are divided into smaller, irregular plots, each often cultivated with different crops or at different stages of growth. This creates a visually varied and intricate pattern, much like a quilt."  This piece reflects my continued exploration of organic textures & forms, recreated in paper & acrylic. Each individual segment is collaged with found & painted papers then coated with multiple layers of acrylic. The final piece is mounted on a wood panel so it appears to float on the wall when displayed.

 

'Tafoni'

 "Inspired by rock structures that look like honeycomb or Swiss cheese and form over eons through cycles of erosion and weathering.  This sculpture is created using painted papers, the two-sided segments are adhered together then coated with multiple layers of acrylic to increase stability. The oval lace-like pattern is cut out, each section is attached to form final sculpture. Additionally the shadows cast by this structure become an intriguing part of the piece. This sculpture reflects my  continued exploration of organic textures & forms, recreated in paper & acrylic."