
BergenBock.
Multidisciplinary Artist.
Artist Statement.
As a multidisciplinary artist my work exists at the intersection of emotion, memory, and the passage of time. Through the mediums of painting, ceramics, textile work, and printmaking I explore themes of nostalgia, longing, and memory. My practice is driven by a deep desire to capture fleeting moments and the intangible feelings that define our experiences.
I began my artistic journey delving into oil painting, where I first learned to convey emotion through color, texture, and form. Over the years, my work has evolved, branching into ceramics, textile mixed media and printmaking, each medium offering a unique way to engage with the themes that move me. The tactile nature of clay, the precision of print, and the fluidity of paint allow me to express a range of emotions—some quiet and introspective, others bold and urgent.
In my art, I am not only revisiting personal memories but also reflecting on the universal human experience—the yearning for connection, the bitter sweetness of time passing, and the powerful emotions that linger long after moments have passed. My work invites the viewer to pause, to reflect, and perhaps to recall their own moments of longing and introspection.
Ultimately, my practice is about connection—between myself and the viewer, between past and present, and between the material and the emotional. It is through this exploration that I continue to find meaning and purpose in my work, hoping to evoke a shared emotional response in those who engage with it.
Education
Oregon Associate’s Transfer Degree
Art
Central Oregon Community College
Bend Oregon
2020
Fresco Painting Certification
International School of Affresco of San Vittore e Corona
Feltre, Italy
2024
Solo Exhibitions
Memories in the Ground
Scalehouse Gallery Annex
Bend, Oregon
Sept & October
2023
Group Exhibitions
Local Artists Showcase
Middle Way Cafe
Anchorage, Alaska
2102
The Wild Things
Middle Way Cafe
Anchorage, Alaska
2011
Great Big Heart
Middle Way Cafe
Anchorage, Alaska
2013
Great Big Heart
Middle Way Cafe
Anchorage, Alaska
2014
Student Exhibition
Barber Library
Bend, Oregon
2018
Student Exhibition
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2019
A Novel Idea: Rocket Men
Barber Library
Bend, Oregon
2019
A Novel Idea: When All is Said
Barber Library
Bend Oregon
2020
Student Exhibition
Pinkcney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2020
OSU Student Photography Showcase
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2022
Fine Arts Department Showcase
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2022
Contours: A Personal Geography
Open Space Event Studios
Bend, Oregon
2023
The Future is Genderless
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2023
Fine Arts Department Showcase
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
2023
Residencies
Patricia Clark Studio
Artist in Residence
Scalehouse GalleryJanurary - June
2024
References
Available upon request.
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