Paula Bullwinkel Archives - The Source

Local Paintings Censored

Works featuring quotes by the president deemed too controversial for local building

Teafly PetersonApril 10, 2019July 16, 2025

Paintings by local artist Paula Bullwinkel spent about one day hung in a local mixed-use building before a complaint prompted the building owner to request they come down. “25%! Americans! Approved!” is Bullwinkel’s series of oil paintings, featuring women inspired by beauty ads from the ’60s, ’70’s and ’80s, alongside images of rodents and quotes […]

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Figuratively Speaking Group Show

Six female artists explore memories and relationships

Teafly PetersonApril 3, 2019April 12, 2025

When you walk into At Liberty this month, you’ll notice a long, paper cut-out on the ceiling, guiding you into the space. The piece, created by artist Lauren Iida, is like a beautiful upside-down picnic table, or a net of memories cascading from the ceiling. It’s delicate and enchanting—a perfect welcome into this wonderful group […]

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Photography Show Explores the Artistry of the Darkroom

Teafly PetersonOctober 31, 2018April 12, 2025

In an ever-growing world of technology that brings new mediums and tools for artists to explore, Central Oregon Community College is still displaying interest in the archival process of photography. Next week, a new exhibit of student work titled “Shake That Shadow” will open at the Pence Pinckney Gallery, showcasing the work of 12 student […]

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Sheila Dunn: Painting Bikes

Teafly PetersonJuly 18, 2018April 12, 2025

Bend artist Sheila Dunn has a new canvas these days: bikes! Approached by David Marchi, owner of Crow’s Feet Commons, to customize the Open brand bike frames they were selling, Dunn has taken her unique style to create these one-of-a-kind bikes. Taking her style of broad colorful brushstrokes and translating that style to a clean […]

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