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Featured Artist | Douglas Witmer
Witmer has said: “In the 21st century, I see my work as offering a clear alternative in a visual culture dominated by speed, layering, and complexity. I do not believe my work requires any prequisite knowledge beyond what you bring to it. My hope is that it can activate the sense that you simply feel yourself seeing. I like to think of that kind of moment as clear, pure, innocent, and solitary. And if you can get to it, then you have, in a way, started an experiential engine for yourself, and your thoughts can begin to move in uniquely personal directions.”
Sunday Selects | seeing red.
Sunday Selects is a weekly review of the art, artists and culture curated by gallery director and founder Kim Fonder. The books, podcasts, music, and food highlighted are shared with our email subscribers to enjoy and to connect to their own creative processes. By providing a connection to newly discovered art and objects as well as sharing enjoyed rituals, Exhibit hopes to expand enjoyment of the creative approach in your everyday life. We find this approach similar to the concept of wabi sabi, a Japanese term referring to the appreciation of the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity as the natural state of things in the world.
Less Is More
It's true that great art often relies on the idea of minimalism to be successful. It can be hard to find the balance between too much and too little in a piece of art. But when done correctly, minimalism can be spectacular! Check out these artist that exemplify minimalism with perfect execution. Their work is truly remarkable, and they show us that less can often be more when it comes to artwork.
Featured Artist | J P 제피
J P's interdisciplinary practice is truly inspiring, as it seeks to explore light, color, fabric, thread, site-specific installation and performance in a unique way. It speaks to a bicultural and bigendered state, and how to navigate the liminality of this world and beyond. It is a reflection of the struggle for safety, of synthesizing tensions and collapsing genres, spaces, identities and norms. The work is powerful and has the ability to come off the walls, integrate personal stories and cultural symbols, and inhabit the body. It is an incredible exploration and a reminder of the potential of the human spirit.
Sunday Selects | the allure of mixed media and texture
Sunday Selects is a weekly review of the art, artists and culture curated by gallery director and founder Kim Fonder. The books, podcasts, music, and food highlighted are shared with our email subscribers to enjoy and to connect to their own creative processes. This week we feature mixed media abstract artist Pascal Pierme, and figurative artist Kollabs ( a collaborative of Luis Garcia Nerey and Anke Schofield). Also this week, we include work by abstract landscape artist Patrick Adams. These artists all use different mediums to create depth, texture and history in their work.
Warm Minimalism
Warm Minimalism is a design style that focuses on creating a functional and clean space, while also adding a bit of character, comfort and warmth. This is achieved by incorporating natural materials, such as wood, stone, and textiles, into the design, as well as furniture that has a minimalistic design but still adds an inviting feel to the space. By creating a balance between minimalism and warmth, a space can become more inviting and homey without feeling cluttered or overwhelming.
Featured Artist | Holly Addi
Holly Addi is a remarkable artist based in Salt Lake City. Her works draw on the tradition of abstract expressionism, as she uses abstraction to create intense and personal moments in her pieces. Each time a viewer looks at her paintings, they can discover new layers of meaning and emotion within the artwork. Addi's mastery of the rules and omissions of abstraction is evident in her work, and her paintings are sure to captivate any audience.
Sunday Selects | indigo and more
Sunday Selects is a weekly review of the art, artists and culture curated by gallery director and founder Kim Fonder. Exhibit hopes to expand their enjoyment of the creative approach in our everyday lives. We find this approach similar to the concept of wabi sabi, a Japanese term referring to the appreciation of the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity as the natural state of things in the world. This week, we feature abstract artists Alan Alldredge and Jessica Feldheim, both minimalists working with color and texture. Ramona Stelzer is a figurative artist painting abstract floral stilll life painings. We combine their work with our curated selection of rustic home decor.
Art of Layering
Featured Artist | Kim Fonder
Kim Fonder's artwork is captivating and carries a unique signature. Her use of texture and touch in her pieces gives them an added level of depth, and her focus on minimalism allows the viewer to take in the details without feeling overwhelmed. The materials she selects to work with are carefully chosen and expertly crafted, and the end result is an incredible work of art that speaks to the senses.
Sunday Selects | wabi-sabi
Sunday Selects is a weekly review of the art, artists and culture curated by gallery director and founder Kim Fonder. The books, podcasts, music, and food highlighted are shared with our email subscribers to enjoy and to connect to their own creative processes. By providing a connection to newly discovered art and objects as well as sharing enjoyed rituals, We find this approach similar to the concept of wabi sabi, a Japanese term referring to the appreciation of the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity as the natural state of things in the world. This week, we feature 3 artists who are focused on their interpretation of their experiences by location and emotional state. Douglas Witmer shares abstract works that emphasize calm color palettes in minimal abstract paintings. Ceramic artist Brandon Reese shares his sculptures marked by a sense of history and familiar forms. Patricia Larsen's paintings are a reflection of the wabi sabi approach that is an integral part of her artwork as well as her lifestyle.
Director's Pick
Featured Artist | Jennifer Wagner
Jennifer Wagner's mixed media artwork has a unique style that incorporates her deep understanding of pigment, transparency and finish. The ethereal tones in her complex layered grids provide a serene sense of order and calm to modern interiors. Her color palettes reflect soft undulations of color.
Sunday Selects | the blues
Sunday Selects is a weekly review of the art, artists and culture curated by gallery director and founder Kim Fonder. By providing a connection to newly discovered art and objects as well as sharing enjoyed rituals, Exhibit hopes to expand enjoyment of the creative approach in your everyday life. We find this approach similar to the concept of wabi sabi, a Japanese term referring to the appreciation of the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity as the natural state of things in the world. This week, we feature 3 artists who are focused on their interpretation of their experiences by location and emotional state. Holly Addi shares abstract works based on her interpretation of location and space. James Zamora shares his experience of his view via still life images. Bernd Haussmann responds to the world around him with paintings and art that reflect his inner emotional and physiological responses.
Lived In Modern
Interior design is all about making a space feel like home, and one of the best ways to do that is by combining old and modern pieces. This creative approach to decorating creates a unique, homey elevated look that feels like it has been carefully curated over time. By mixing vintage items with modern trends, you can create a space that is full of character and charm. Not only does this style create a cohesive look, but it also allows you to bring in pieces with sentimental value. With the right mix of old and new, you can create a room that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Featured Artist | Margaret Evangeline
Margaret Evangeline is a contemporary abstract female artist whose work has been greatly influenced by her upbringing in Louisiana. She is well-known for her post-minimalist paintings, but she has branched out to sculpture constructed with metals.
