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Published on January 16, 2025
Urban Realism Takes Center Stage in Christopher Mooney's Art Exhibition at Rebecca Anstine Gallery in Clark CountySource: Google Street View

The Rebecca Anstine Gallery is currently displaying paintings by local artist Christopher Mooney, showcasing his depictions of urban infrastructure and manual labor. The exhibit will be open to the public until the end of March, according to the Clark County.

The Clark County Public Service Center gallery, located at 1300 Franklin St., is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. A reception for artist Mooney will be held on February 7, from 5-7 pm, with light refreshments. Mooney’s work, influenced by artists such as Edward Hopper, Charles Sheeler, Daniel Greene, and Steve Hanks, combines realist and precisionist styles, featuring industrial landscapes and human figures, as reported by the Clark County.

Mooney's work began with a grant to document construction workers on Tilikum Crossing and the Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge. He later focused on barge maintenance workers in Vancouver, Washington. The exhibit shows his technique in capturing light, shadow, and movement, documenting the labor involved in building infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest, as stated by the Clark County.