Meet our December/January Artists
Kristena Eden
Seven artists will join us for the months of December and January at the Gallery sponsored by the Midway Art Association, in Midway, UT. The Gallery is in the Town Hall in space 120B. It is part of the Association’s mission to give our members an outlet to show their art to the public, whether they are established artists or just getting started in their practice.
The Gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the second Friday of the month until 8 p.m., or by appointment.
An open house will be held on Saturday, December 6 th , from Noon to 5 p.m.
to view the art and meet some of the artists. Light refreshments will be served.
Here are some interesting facts about our seven new artists.
Kristena Eden
Kristena Eden
Kristena, a Bluffdale resident states, “My art is a revelation of cultures from past and present. These influences from around the world are
interwoven into my life and expressed through my art. The use of ancient
Raku technique of firing pieces adds to its natural form and expressing deep cultural bonds. I want to bring to the viewer a sense of connection: a connection to their past or to memories of a simpler life. I believe the things we see and the way we express them reflect who we are. I am a published artist from Utah. I was born in Oceanside, CA and studied at St. Charles College, MO, the University of Utah, Utah State, Utah Valley and Brigham Young Universities. I have traveled the world studying art of different cultures, finding the touch of the Master’s hand in the hearts of all people. I choose to paint, sculpt, and form pottery from the heart of life itself. Through my work I invite all to feel a part of the magical mystery found in the soul of mankind.”
Website: kristenasfineart.com
M. Kolsoum Ginney
A Heber resident, Kolsoum says of her art, “These works are drawn from experiences I have had in nature, in dreams, or are sometimes the reflection of meditations or visions. They are meant to be experiences of the splendor of light and color from the inner and outer worlds. They reflect the enthusiasm and joy I feel when I create, and my desire to share this with others.”
Painting all her life, with the last several years working in multimedia, she draws inspiration from nature and her garden. She says, “I have a particular interest in art as a means of healing and balance for our lives.” Shifting between painting and drawing she loves “the rich colors and textures of painting and the meditative quality of long hours spent in drawing. I often use shimmering iridescent and metallic color to express radiant light in my work.” She received a B.F.A. in painting from University of Michigan and a M.A. from CSU Sacramento.
Website: https://www.kolsoum.com/
Alison Jensen
Alison Jensen was born in Salt Lake City and has lived here all her life. Her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all artists. Alison graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Utah and has studied informally
ever since. She has received awards for her work at Murray City and the Utah State Fair and has been a featured artist through Murray City twice. Much of her work depicts the areas around Kamas and Woodland, UT, where she owns a cabin, happily speaking of natures’ creations!
Website: https://www.a-jensen-art.com/
Shauna Powell
A resident of Saratoga Springs, Shauna says, “Anyone can learn [art] if you practice enough. I decided to give it a try and here we are... still
learning and still practicing. I think I will be for life. As with most subjects, the more I learn, the more I realize I have yet to learn.” She
has taken several online courses and in person classes with Jane Anne Woodhead, Dan Wilson, the Midway Art Association Plein Air
Retreat. She also has weekly paint nights with SWAG and artist mentor, Richard Horrocks. She says, “I've been lucky enough to be at home the past 25 years raising my 6 kids and recreating as a family in the beautiful state of Utah. We've loved hiking peaks, mountain biking, canyoneering, skiing, and rock climbing. My husband and I spent a lot
of years pushing kids up mountains, and now they must push me. Through it all, I’ve loved finding the connection to all things with the Creator of all things. So grateful for our Savior and this beautiful world that He created.”
Website: https://shaunapowellart.com/
Gael Reaves Shults
Gael Reaves Shults is a long-time artist and currently lives in American Fork, who is now reemerging after a child-raising sabbatical. She began as an art major at the University of Florida and after marriage took classes at
various universities in Utah and Idaho. In her past she showed her art multiple times at the Springville Art Museum, including the Spring Salon and the Spiritual and Religion shows. She also showed and sold her art at the Park City Arts Festival, Repartee/Frameworks, the Utah Women’s show (where she was an award winner), Kimball Art juried show, the State Black and White show, Celtic Music and Arts evening at the Springville Museum, (which she spearheaded), and more. She won a scholarship award for a photograph in a national magazine, two international illustration first place awards which led to multiple illustrations for an international hobby magazine. Prints of several illustrations were marketed by a company and distributed throughout the US, Canada and Japan.
Website: www.fineartichoke.com
Tiffiny Shults
Tiffiny is a Utah native, calling Alpine home. She has loved arts and crafts all her life, and her love only grew as she took classes at BYU. Her adult life has been focused on her four children, but with them all in school she has had more time to immerse herself in art, including private instruction from her artist mother-in-law Gael Shults. Tiffiny draws inspiration from her beautiful surroundings. She particularly enjoys painting scenery, animals, children, Christian art, and farm life, especially the Highland longhorns that
live close by. She enjoys hosting art shows in her home, collaborating with other artists, doing art nights with friends, and displaying art all over her home.
Website: www.fineartichoke.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffinys_artt/
Brian Thayne
A Midway resident long known for his watercolors, Brian Thayne is now gaining quite a reputation for his bold and colorful oils as well. A graduate of BYU, Brian has traveled the world in search of meaningful subject matter. Chosen locales include parts of Europe, Mexico, Trinidad, as well as the mountains and deserts of the Great American West.
Website: https://www.bthayne.com/
