The Harbor Community Center and Gallery and Chris Shirer welcome you to visit the gallery for the Opening Reception. The event will take place Saturday, October 19 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served!

Artist Statement

Chris Shirer’s photography, pastel and encaustic work reflects the infinite resilience of nature, inspired by the earth and skies of Southeast Ohio and East Coast beaches.

Her application of pastel on wood or canvas, sometimes combined with encaustic wax, creates an ethereal effect. Pigments and wax, working with the textured substrate celebrate the influence of what lies beneath on our perception of reality.

Shirer is a member of the Somerset Artists’ Co-Op. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh and has lived in Lancaster, Ohio for the past 28 years.

For more details, please visit The Harbor Community Center’s Facebook.