Caryn Friedlander | Make of Yourself a Light

Caryn Friedlander’s new series of luminous oil paintings on linen draws visual inspiration from the moods and seasonal cycles of a spring-fed lake that has been a refuge for the artist. The immersive, large-scale works invite the viewer to find solace and comfort in the color, texture, and emotion of being immersed in nature.

Born in New York City, Friedlander earned a master’s degree in East Asian art history (University of Washington, 1987), and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing (University of Washington, 1991). Friedlander’s work is included in a number of private and public collections, including The New York Public Library, Swedish Hospital, Washington State University, Vulcan Foundation, Whatcom Museum and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.