Auburn: Community & Event Center Gallery Lev Elkin Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-3043 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2024 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Lev Elkin at the Community Center Gallery, on view September 12 - November 7, 2024. "I am a sculptor transforming found wood into art. I find twisted branches and driftwood on river banks and ocean shores and strive to reveal their hidden beauty. Some pieces display their potential right away and others spend months or even years on my shelf before I arrive at a concept. Similarly, some take weeks and others much longer to finish. If a piece needs to be mounted, I pay meticulous attention to selecting and crafting the right base to complement my art. I hope my art brings joy and inspires others to see hidden beauty in seemingly ordinary pieces of wood." -Lev Elkin [cid:image001.jpg@01DB052C.C6A7D7B0] Artwork by Lev Elkin Community Center Gallery 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor at ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.