THE WORLD OF CYNTHIA TOOPS: DRAWINGS
April 22, 2026 – June 30, 2026
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Join us to view a series of never before seen drawings by Cynthia Toops
On view online and in the gallery April 23 – June 30, 2026
Cynthia Toops graduated with a BA in biology from Drake University and BFA in printmaking from the University of Washington with Honors. She is well known for her intricate micro mosaics, a technique she developed in 1992 and continues to explore along with her husband Dan Adams. She is less known for her other passion which is drawing, especially with scratchboards. This collection of 60 drawings made from 2019 to the present, have never been exhibited before. Running the gamut from figurative to abstract, they feature domestic scenes from everyday life, narratives and fantasy in the artist’s unique style.
Toops is a recent recipient of the 2025 SOLA Prize, an award given to women artists who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art. It was founded in 2016 by the late Seattle artist, Ginny Ruffner (1952-2025) who was renowned for her fantastic glass art.
The artists’ work can be found in various public collections including: the Cincinnati Art Museum, OH ; Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum, Japan; Mingei International Museum, CA; Museum of Arts and Design, NY; Museum of Contemporary Craft, OR; Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA; Newark Museum of Art, NJ; Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA; Racine Art Museum, WI; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.; Swiss National Museum (Koch Collection), Zurich, Switzerland; and Tacoma Art Museum, WA.