OPENING
FIRST FRIDAY: JUNE 5- 27th, 2026
4pm-8pm
The Imagination of Respiration
Ceramic sculptures by Joe Taylor
Join us at the palace gallery this Friday, June 5th, from 4pm-8pm. Explore the sculptural genius of Joe Taylor and feel free to introduce yourself. The artist will be present!
Along about 5pm sonic accompaniment by the group Cedar Moses will commence and may last until about 7. Feel welcome to drop by this free event anytime throughout the evening!
Read more about Joe Taylor and Cedar Moses below below.
Along about 5pm sonic accompaniment by the group Cedar Moses will commence and may last until about 7. Feel welcome to drop by this free event anytime throughout the evening!
Read more about Joe Taylor and Cedar Moses below below.
On, Saturday June 6th, at 1:30pm Artist Joe Taylor will discuss his sculptures and give a short demo of his ceramic sculpting process! This free event gets you up close to why and how the artist does what they do! Please come on by!
"The Imagination of Respiration began with the realization that I understand very little about how my body transforms oxygen into carbon dioxide through the simple act of breathing. In an effort to move closer to this phenomenon, I approached the subject through multiple modes of investigation. One involved closely studying the microscopic systems responsible for exchanging gases within the bloodstream. Another focused on the larger biological structures involved in respiration such as the lungs, organs, and interconnected systems that sustain us. The third approach was experiential, as I was paying attention to the emotional and physical sensation of breathing itself.
Each perspective offered a different pathway into understanding respiration and the unseen complexity contained within an action so constant it often escapes notice. Rather than arriving at a clear conclusion, the process led to a body of work that encourages viewers to make their own investigation and interpretation through sculptural form, texture, scale, and spatial relationships.
The exhibition centers on wonder, and on the possibility that closely observing ordinary experiences can reveal something profound. The sculptures move between references to the body and the landscape, drawing visual parallels between internal biological systems and geological formations. Erosion lines resemble branching bronchioles, while rounded and weathered forms echo both internal organs and stone shaped slowly over time. These similarities suggest an intimate connection between our bodies and the environments we inhabit, blurring distinctions between the human and the natural world.
Equally important to the exhibition is an investment in curiosity as a method of learning. After fifteen years as an educator, I continue to believe that risk-taking, experimentation, and failure are essential tools for discovery. Throughout the creation of this work, I relied on an intuitive process of making first and understanding later. Research, observation, and material exploration intertwined with instinct and play. The sculptures often revealed their meanings gradually, emerging through the physical process of building, carving, and responding. The plan remained flexible, the process intentional, and the final forms became discoveries in themselves."
-Joe Taylor.
Each perspective offered a different pathway into understanding respiration and the unseen complexity contained within an action so constant it often escapes notice. Rather than arriving at a clear conclusion, the process led to a body of work that encourages viewers to make their own investigation and interpretation through sculptural form, texture, scale, and spatial relationships.
The exhibition centers on wonder, and on the possibility that closely observing ordinary experiences can reveal something profound. The sculptures move between references to the body and the landscape, drawing visual parallels between internal biological systems and geological formations. Erosion lines resemble branching bronchioles, while rounded and weathered forms echo both internal organs and stone shaped slowly over time. These similarities suggest an intimate connection between our bodies and the environments we inhabit, blurring distinctions between the human and the natural world.
Equally important to the exhibition is an investment in curiosity as a method of learning. After fifteen years as an educator, I continue to believe that risk-taking, experimentation, and failure are essential tools for discovery. Throughout the creation of this work, I relied on an intuitive process of making first and understanding later. Research, observation, and material exploration intertwined with instinct and play. The sculptures often revealed their meanings gradually, emerging through the physical process of building, carving, and responding. The plan remained flexible, the process intentional, and the final forms became discoveries in themselves."
-Joe Taylor.
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Cedar Moses is a folk-rock trio band based out of Ellensburg centered around the melodic compositions of guitarist and lead vocalist Zach Lynd, a local talent with two released albums recognized by his emotive voice, impassioned lyrics, and masterful fingerstyle playing. Accompanied by multi-genre rhythm players Dom Singh (bass/supporting vocals) and Jared Nicolai (drums/auxiliary percussion/ supporting vocals), each member brings elements across genres from alternative to country-rock to create an energetic group with a unique sound and feel. |
ALSO IN JUNE at The Palace Gallery:
WILD AND FREE
ART JOURNALING WORKSHOP
SUNDAY JUNE 21, 10am-4pm
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Unleash your self-expression in a judgement-free zone by creating unfussy artwork with paint, paper, marks + text
you’ll walk out with a handmade journal and a new art habit you won’t want to kick! This all day workshop is suitable for adults of all skill levels. $175 includes all materials and instruction. |
REGISTER today at www.robinmayberry.com
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The Palace Gallery is free and open to the public 12pm-4pm every Saturday and the First Friday of every month from 4-8pm.
We're also open for special events throughout the month.
Come join us downtown at 210 W. 4th Ave, Suite X!
We're also open for special events throughout the month.
Come join us downtown at 210 W. 4th Ave, Suite X!
The Palace Gallery / Art Is Fine LLC / 2026