Renée Zangara

Artist Statement

Observation, curiosity, intuition, and follow-through are a few of the essential elements of my art practice. I am equally swept up in the sighting of a corralled plastic horse as by the magnificence of a lunar eclipse. I’m tuned in to the whispers that guide me along my path to creativity. To honor these occurrences, I act: I head into the studio and let the inspirations start to inform my creative impulses.

Artist Bio

Renée Zangara is a prominent Portland-based artist whose work is held in major public, corporate, and private collections, including the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Health & Science University, Swedish Medical Center, and The Northern Trust Company. She’s been featured on OPB’s Emmy Award winning series, Oregon Art Beat. Her work has been exhibited at the Portland Art Museum and Portland International Airport. An active arts advocate, Zangara serves on grant and public art selection committees for the Regional Arts & Culture Council, shaping opportunities for artists across the region.

Sentry, 2023