Exhibitions

Christopher Reilly

Sublime Metaphors

May 24th - June 30th
GALLERY I

Christopher Reilly's latest exhibition, Sublime Metaphors follows the lifecycles of various beings from the natural world. Insects transform from aquatic or ground dwelling to flying, such as dragonflies, butterflies, moths and mayflies. Amphibians, notably frogs,  live in three worlds: water, land and air.  Reilly captures all of these creatures in his intriguing, yet quiet and peaceful encaustic work. Creating his work by adding and removing layers of paint filled wax and resin, Reilly's construction and deconstruction of the encaustic on panel is emblematic of the circle of life itself.

Metaphor
Mixed Media on Panel  40" x 40"

Morgan Brig

Dream Lessons

May 24th - June 30th
VIEWING ROOM

Gallery Walk •Saturday, May 25th • 5:00-8:00 pm
Artist Chat • Sunday, May 26th • 12:30 pm

Inspired by the mysteries of life, Morgan Brig’s mixed media along with her copper and enamel works are both playful and contemplative. Her three dimensional wall sculptures are typically conceived in words by the writings in her journal. There, she explores human nature and the inner dialogue of individual character. Brig then expresses these ideas through symbols, icons, and even written text embedded onto her surfaces.

Artist Statement

Four years ago I started meeting once a month with six other women to explore our night-time dreams. It terrified me at first, the idea of  bringing the dark unknown lurking in my nights out into the light.

Yet slowly, over the years, I came to trust the process and the fear was replaced by curiosity. It became clear that these dreams, both mine and theirs, were a gold mine of awakenings and guidance.

Soon, unconsciously and consciously, these dream lessons started entering into my artwork. A slow trickle at first and then, this last year, a tidal wave. It manifested in the form of dress photocollages,  a direct response to the amazing feminine strength, intuition and  courage I witnessed in my fellow dreamers.

Sometimes I am inspired by a complete vivid dream, sometimes only a fragment; but what always comes to the artwork is a small awakening  that puts me just a little step closer to understanding my place in  this world. -   Morgan Brig

State of Nature II

May 24th - June 30th
GALLERY II & III

Gail Severn Gallery will explore our open air environment in “State of Nature II.”  Allison Stewart, Brad Rude, Jane Rosen, Carolyn Olbum, Kenna Moser, Robert McCauley, Lynda Lowe, Hung Liu, Lisa Kokin, Margaret Keelan, Michelle Haglund, Michael Gregory, David deVillier, and Jenny Honnert Abell will present their portrayal of the outside world.

Hung Liu
Madame Shoemaker
Cotton Jacquard tapestry  approx 59" x 72"



Brad Rude
Vista
Bronze  66" x 60"x 25"