About

Shane Koehler is an Oregon artist whose work celebrates biodiversity and the interconnectedness of nature. Koehler’s, Imaginative combinations of flora and fauna take viewers out of everyday life and on a journey of possibilities. Each exciting “naturescape” merges themes of childlike innocence and reverence for all life. At the core, Koehler’s work is rooted in the feelings of joy and the idea of oneness.

Subtle layers of watercolor are combined with the appearance of wood grain to create organic, rich and dynamic wildlife scenes. Wooden boards are Intricately cut out into shapes that further emphasis the boldness and drama of the intricacies found in nature. These hand-cut paintings are “floated” from the wall on one inch pegs, making them more dimensional and sculpture like. Some pieces have multiple layers that give a shadowbox feeling and draw the viewer in deeper. Most recently, Koehler’s plants and animals sit amongst and are adorned with 23 karat gold leafing. A medium that is sure to reappear throughout his work.    

Within all of Koehler’s art, there strives to be components of environmental education. This is a reflection of his background as an outdoor educator and of the desire to use art as a way to connect people with the natural world, themselves and each other.