Installation image of James Lavadour's Land of Origin

Art Heals

Mindful Looking Tour – James Lavadour

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join Lisa Abia-Smith, Director of Education and Art Heals, for a gallery experience that explores the intersection of art, poetry, and contemplative practice. Centered on the powerful landscapes of James Lavadour, this hour-long session invites participants to slow down, observe deeply, and engage with the present moment through his exhibition Land of Origin. Through guided reflection and facilitated discussion, we'll consider how Lavadour's layered paintings offer pathways to connection, belonging, and personal insight. No previous art experience needed. All materials provided. Please email artheals@uoregon.edu to reserve a spot.

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James Lavadour: Land of Origin

Coeta and Donald Barker Changing Exhibitions Gallery

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James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spanning five decades of work, this national retrospective celebrates Lavadour’s deep connection to the eastern Oregon landscape, particularly the Umatilla Indian Reservation and surrounding Blue Mountains region where the artist has spent most of his life, and recognizes his esteemed place in contemporary American painting.