In the exhibition, “Freytag’s Pyramid,” California painter Seonna Hong explores human interaction in a vast world. Hong’s lithe and faceless figures, typically women, drive the narrative across swaths of bold and sometimes dripping colors in hazily rendered dreamscapes. Each canvas reveals moments of reality and fiction, illustration and abstraction. Hong’s work successfully balances controlled composition with intuitive, loose application of paint, revealing the grandness of shared human experience.
Flavia Junquiera: The Absurd and the Grace
Brazilian artist Flávia Junquiera crafts poetic photographs that beautifully blend monumental architecture with the fleeting nature of childhood. Her meticulously staged, site-specific compositions are both whimsical and evocative. Picture grand theaters adorned with balloons, a solitary carousel horse amidst an ornate library, and bubbles drifting over Rio de Janeiro’s Parque Lage. Infused with innocence and joy, Junquiera creates a fantastical universe that resonates with childhood memories. Each photograph not only captures an installation but also celebrates the lightness and brightness of the unexpected.
Dozey Dubs- Grunge Reggae
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night with Dozey Dubs, the jazz-influenced, grunge-funk-reggae jam band hailing from Boise, Idaho. This dynamic ensemble is composed of a collective of extraordinarily talented musicians from across the Treasure Valley. Dozey Dubs isn’t just a band; they’re a movement. With a mission to create an atmosphere of friendship and “overstanding,” their performances are electrifying journeys filled with high-energy jams and intricate transitions. Each song is a testament to their passionate songwriting and masterful musicianship, ensuring that every show is a unique and captivating experience. Join us at Whiskey’s on Main and immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Dozey Dubs. Let their infectious grooves and soulful melodies carry you away on a night of pure musical magic FRIDAY JULY 19th, 2024 9pm-Late $10 at the door 21+
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION for CUBBY WEST SPAIN & ANSLEY WEST RIVERS Exhibition
A joint show by two sisters who are inspired by the beauty and importance of preserving wilderness areas. Cubby West Spain is a painter who uses line and shape to find and define forms in the landscape. Working with gouache, watercolor, acrylic and oils, Spain paints subjects such as western landscapes and the American buffalo employing her distinct use of pattern and intentional brush strokes. Ansley West Rivers is an artist whose photographic practice focuses on the intersection of landscape and humanity. For the past ten years, Rivers has been photographing American rivers including her own watershed in Idaho’s Teton Valley. Using historical photographic techniques and a large format film camera, she layers several shots on each piece of film with masking made in camera to create an expansion on the singular landscape image.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION for EZRA SIEGEL Exhibition
Ezra Siegel has spent over thirty years exploring forms, shapes and paint surfaces to create something that is both simple and complex. His paintings are both empty and full, ordered yet improvised. With multiple layers of washes and thin paint, Siegel’s work is full of nuanced color and tone. His work suggests a minimalist approach but exhibits a human touch in the hope that the viewer can experience beauty through imperfection and subtlety.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION for SALLY KING BENEDICT Exhibition
Sally King Benedict’s exuberant style is unmistakable thanks to her expert use of color and dynamic brushwork. Known for both her figurative and abstract work, Benedict has built an impressive following including features in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Domino and Southern Living. Now living and creating in the Wood River Valley, Benedict’s summer show will showcase signature works on canvas, paper and ceramics. Opening Night Reception with artist on Friday, July 5th, 5:00-7:30PM
Gallery Walk: Language of the Birds, Whimsical Still Life Paintings by Jason Wheatley
Jason Wheatley’s first solo exhibition, “Language of the Birds”, features surreal and dreamlike still life paintings that explore our relationship to fantastical ideas and recognizable imagery. Embracing the illustrative style of John James Audubon’s famed avion paintings, Wheatley deploys realist and absurdist sensibilities to each still life. Filled with metaphor and riddles, each canvas demonstrates a contemporary sense of whimsey, wit and folly. “I dabble in the absurd and make it accessible and beautiful at the same time. I want people to feel like they have stumbled onto a riddle. The don’t have to figure it out, just know that something is taking place.” -Jason Wheatley Artist in Attendance.
James Austin Murray: On the Return
“On the Return” features new works from painter James Austin Murray who continues to demand that we put aside preconceived perceptions of light and dark and explore their evolving role in our lives. Murray rakes, scrapes, and physically moves his thickly applied jet-black paint, making the flat surface expand, contract, ripple, and pulse. Each painting is informed by years of innovative, intentional practice that is tempered by the fickle nature of wet oil paint. Murray’s ability to create an infinite possibility with paint and canvas is one that belies the limitation of material. The simplicity creates a visual complexity that can only be experienced when standing in front of one of his paintings. With each painting, we are given a glimpse into Murray’s artistic and material perspective.
WORKSHOP: Copper Pendant Making
In this beginner-friendly introduction to metalsmithing and jewelry design, learn how to incorporate texture by using stamps and texture hammers to create a wearable copper metal pendant with a bead. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of jewelry design and their own unique pendant. Age & Ability: 16+, beginners welcome!
OPEN STUDIO: Summer in the Makerspace—Ketchum
Summer in the Makerspace is a non-instructed DIY opportunity for families and teens to explore, experiment, and collaborate using different materials, tools, and techniques. Each week will feature a surprise project as inspiration. All materials will be provided. Recommended for families with children of all ages (ages 10 & under require adult supervision).