Exhibitions

Christopher Reilly

Sublime Metaphors

May 24th - June 30th

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

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
The Vision
Bronze  17" x 29"x 15"

Gwynn Murrill

New Sculpture

July 1st - July 30th

Gwynn Murrill's internationally recognized sculptures in primal forms, are reminiscent of ancient sculptures, but made from bronze, wood, or aluminum. Her creatures prowl stealthily or gaze back at us with haunting expressions. Some animals are serene and wise, others are slick and sensual, and some burst with energy. Her majestic deer will be featured along with a number of her elegant raptors.

Deer 8
Bronze  77.5" x 74" x 38"

Michael Gregory

The Passenger

July 1st - July 30th

Michael Gregory’s work is immediately recognizable with its icons of American barns, homesteads, and rural fields. These structures play evenly with the powerful imagery of the landscape and light. The light is captured from the landscapes of our enigmatic Midwestern and Western fields to the luminescent night time sky overlooking cityscapes.

Ploughman's Gone
Oil on Canvas  44" x 84"

Margaret Keelan

Interface

July 1st - July 30th

Margaret Keelan’s ceramic sculptures of dolls / children are both compelling and disconcerting. There is an immediate and visceral reaction to the heavily textured skins. The figures appear to have been excavated. The layers of stains and glazes curl and peel away, creating the illusion of disintegrating paint over weathered wood. Her meticulous approach to creating these aged surfaces gives the sculptures a strength and integrity, like they have undergone their own rites of passage through heat and flame.

Dancer with Cardinals
Clay, glaze  30" x 20"x 7"