Winston Wachter Fine Art

I’m not a huge visitors of galleries so I don’t have many to compare to. The gallery was a nice space but pretty sparsely populated with the exhibition. The prices were very high, but that is probably more due to the artist. It took a while to get in as the staff didn’t have the door open and didn’t hear us, but once in, were very friendly.

I came here last weekend to check out Robin Layton’s work and ended up meeting the great photographer herself!
I was with a friend who is just starting to be interested in art, so we decided to explore the Seattle art scene on a quiet day (free Thursdays are interesting, but oftentimes I can’t stand the crowds). We were gushing about Robin Layton’s simple, subtle, yet spellbinding photography when she came up to us and introduced herself!
It was funny that we didn’t notice her before that. My friend and I were the only ones in the gallery, so when Robin walked into the gallery and immediately started talking to the gallery associate near the back room, we thought it was just another gallerist. I’m so glad I got to meet her because we ended up talking about life, pursuing the arts to how to be constantly inspired in a world where so much is about materialism. I’m not killing myself for not having taken a picture with her! My friend tells me that’s a good thing, though, because I would have probably seemed like just another «fangirl.»
I was disappointed to have missed Christopher Boffoli’s Big Appetite exhibit when it was showing here, but there were three pieces displayed in the back that I still got to see. They change their exhibits every six weeks which is a little longer than most art galleries, but I have no complains.
It’s quite tricky to get here, but I’m glad they are located close to SLU where they can stand out, as opposed to Pioneer Square or Belltown where art galleries are just packed and stacked against each other (makes for convenient «art walk,» but not for prominence).

I can’t believe this place hasn’t been reviewed yet! I went in for the first time last night and I am so bummed that I haven’t been coming here for all the years they have been in Seattle. Winston Wachter also have a gallery space in New York.
They have 6 week long exhibitions of contemporary art. I love that it changes with just enough time for people to truly enjoy and marinate in the art. I went in last night to see Piper O’Neil and Robin Layton’s work. My friend and I were the only ones at the gallery (my friend had a hard time finding the door, it’s the one that’s facing the main road; you just have to push the door in). Not only does the gallery exhibit some of the greatest artists of our time but it’s also completely free.
We were gushing about how envious we were of the Robin Layton’s ability to capture so much in one picture and how she was able to pursue her passions. We were about to head out but I wanted to spend more time with a specific photo and then seconds later, Robin Layton introduced herself. It was truly surreal; I was fangirling so hard (she was voted top 8 photographers by LIFE magazine).
They have two main exhibit rooms but if you decide to explore further, they also have smaller rooms with magnificent art pieces. For example, my friend really wanted to see Christopher Boffoli’s artworks that Winston Wachter exhibited last month. When we went exploring, we found 3 Christopher Boffoli pieces hidden away in the corner.
They have a receptionist type of desk in the front and the girl there can answer any questions you have. They also have a few books for sale as well as guest log where you can sign up for their emails.
The whole space, the lighting, the «ART» sign outside, everything about this place is amazing.