From Lisa Edge for Real Change:
ArtXchange gallery in Pioneer Square is an inviting space no matter whose work is displayed on its walls. The ambiance is akin to the living room of an aesthete who believes in the accessibility of art. The gallery serves as the perfect backdrop for a new show with the central theme of connection. “Poetic Translations: A Visual Journey” is a collaboration between Peruvian artist William Hernandez and writer Christa Kaainoa.
Hernandez’s paintings are rich in color while Kaainoa’s poems are rich in details that transport the reader into a specific scene. His vision of her work leans toward a complementary rather than a literal translation. Kaainoa didn’t give him any limitations on how to interpret her poetry.
“This is the thing that I really like about the show, because that collaboration was more like agreements for freedom,” said Hernandez. “Painting is the means of expression that most suits my life and creative environment.”