Blog January 21, 2024 Sunday Selects | Winter Blues and Greys 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. View More → January 20, 2024 Photography and Mixed Media Photography and mixed media can result in a unique and captivating art form. By combining the two mediums, artists can create imaginative and complex pieces that challenge traditional notions of photography as a straightforward representation of reality. Mixed media allows artists to incorporate a range of materials and techniques, such as paint, collage, and digital manipulation, to create layered and textured compositions. This fusion of photography and mixed media can produce works that are visually stunning and thought-provoking, blurring the lines between photography, painting, and sculpture. View More → January 16, 2024 Featured Artist | Mark Jackson Mark Jackson is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in a small town in Arkansas. He is fascinated by photography, design, and sculpture. Jackson's photographs are generally focused around places, the human figure and curious objects. They walk a delicate line between the abstract and the real. View More → January 14, 2024 Sunday Selects | Staying in....... 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. View More → January 11, 2024 Warm Minimalism Warm minimalism is a contemporary art style that emphasizes the use of warm colors, simple shapes, and clean lines. It is a departure from traditional minimalism, which is often associated with cold, stark, and austere aesthetics. Warm minimalism is characterized by a sense of warmth, comfort, and approachability. View More → January 9, 2024 Featured Artist | Beverly Morrison As a sculptor, I use clay to bring to life the complex and ephemeral emotions that exist within us. My work is influenced by the beauty and diversity found in nature and the human body, and I aim to express this through abstract and contemporary forms that balance fluidity with structure. The resulting sculptures, which I refer to as “Modern Day Relics”, capture the primitive elegance and raw vitality of the human experience. View More → January 7, 2024 Sunday Selects | Quiet Luxury Vibes 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. View More → January 6, 2024 Organic Shapes in Art Artists may use organic shapes to evoke a sense of movement, freedom, and spontaneity in their work. Additionally, these shapes can create a more organic and natural feel to a piece, especially when used in contrast with more rigid shapes. Overall, organic shapes provide artists with a versatile tool to create dynamic and visually engaging artwork. View More → January 2, 2024 Featured Artist | Bernd Haussmann When we look at art in a gallery or a museum, we spend at most 15 seconds with one work before we move on to the next one. If you want to build a relationship with a work you need to be open and present, and you need more time. The painting that seems the most challenging, irritating, boring, ugly, sweet- -the one you think you already know or the one that seems too far out - is the one you pick. Sit in front of it and look carefully. First you will see some paint and stuff on a surface. Then slowly, with patience, openness, curiosity and presence, you will go beyond. And the painting you least wanted to talk to will talk to you. Listen carefully, absorb with all your senses and let the mind create a new experience. View More → December 31, 2023 Sunday Selects | New Year. New Views. Welcome 2024 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. View More → December 28, 2023 More of Mixed Media Mixed media art is a type of art that combines various materials and techniques to create a unique piece of work. The possibilities are endless when it comes to mixed media art, as artists can combine everything from paint and paper to fabric and found objects. The beauty of mixed media art lies in its versatility, allowing artists to express themselves in a way that is both visually stunning and deeply personal. Decorating your home with mixed media art can add a touch of creativity and intrigue to your space. View More → December 26, 2023 Featured Artist | Kathleen Hope Kathleen Hope, a talented mixed media artist residing in Fountain Hills, Arizona, draws inspiration from her extensive background in Interior Design and Color Psychology. Kathleen believes that a piece of art should have a warm and inviting feel, much like one’s home. With this in mind, she creates artwork that is a fusion of all that inspires and intrigues her. View More → December 24, 2023 Sunday Selects | Materials Make The Difference 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. View More → December 23, 2023 Gold and Textured Art Decorating your home with gold accents in art can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any room. Gold is a timeless color that has been used in art for centuries. It can be incorporated in various ways, such as through paintings, sculptures, or even picture frames. You can also mix and match different shades of gold to create a dynamic and layered look. Overall, adding gold accents in art can elevate the aesthetic of your home and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. View More → December 19, 2023 Featured Artist | Bill Claps “I find that the most important thing to me is to listen and be open to what the world presents to me. It’s amazing what happens to me when my mind is clear,” says Claps. He explains that he doesn’t seek inspiration, but rather finds that the ideas seem to present themselves and if he is open he can “grab onto them quickly before they go away.” View More → December 17, 2023 Sunday Selects | Holiday Gift Ideas and More 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. 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January 21, 2024 Sunday Selects | Winter Blues and Greys 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. View More →
January 20, 2024 Photography and Mixed Media Photography and mixed media can result in a unique and captivating art form. By combining the two mediums, artists can create imaginative and complex pieces that challenge traditional notions of photography as a straightforward representation of reality. Mixed media allows artists to incorporate a range of materials and techniques, such as paint, collage, and digital manipulation, to create layered and textured compositions. This fusion of photography and mixed media can produce works that are visually stunning and thought-provoking, blurring the lines between photography, painting, and sculpture. View More →
January 16, 2024 Featured Artist | Mark Jackson Mark Jackson is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in a small town in Arkansas. He is fascinated by photography, design, and sculpture. Jackson's photographs are generally focused around places, the human figure and curious objects. They walk a delicate line between the abstract and the real. View More →
January 14, 2024 Sunday Selects | Staying in....... 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. View More →
January 11, 2024 Warm Minimalism Warm minimalism is a contemporary art style that emphasizes the use of warm colors, simple shapes, and clean lines. It is a departure from traditional minimalism, which is often associated with cold, stark, and austere aesthetics. Warm minimalism is characterized by a sense of warmth, comfort, and approachability. View More →
January 9, 2024 Featured Artist | Beverly Morrison As a sculptor, I use clay to bring to life the complex and ephemeral emotions that exist within us. My work is influenced by the beauty and diversity found in nature and the human body, and I aim to express this through abstract and contemporary forms that balance fluidity with structure. The resulting sculptures, which I refer to as “Modern Day Relics”, capture the primitive elegance and raw vitality of the human experience. View More →
January 7, 2024 Sunday Selects | Quiet Luxury Vibes 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. View More →
January 6, 2024 Organic Shapes in Art Artists may use organic shapes to evoke a sense of movement, freedom, and spontaneity in their work. Additionally, these shapes can create a more organic and natural feel to a piece, especially when used in contrast with more rigid shapes. Overall, organic shapes provide artists with a versatile tool to create dynamic and visually engaging artwork. View More →
January 2, 2024 Featured Artist | Bernd Haussmann When we look at art in a gallery or a museum, we spend at most 15 seconds with one work before we move on to the next one. If you want to build a relationship with a work you need to be open and present, and you need more time. The painting that seems the most challenging, irritating, boring, ugly, sweet- -the one you think you already know or the one that seems too far out - is the one you pick. Sit in front of it and look carefully. First you will see some paint and stuff on a surface. Then slowly, with patience, openness, curiosity and presence, you will go beyond. And the painting you least wanted to talk to will talk to you. Listen carefully, absorb with all your senses and let the mind create a new experience. View More →
December 31, 2023 Sunday Selects | New Year. New Views. Welcome 2024 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. View More →
December 28, 2023 More of Mixed Media Mixed media art is a type of art that combines various materials and techniques to create a unique piece of work. The possibilities are endless when it comes to mixed media art, as artists can combine everything from paint and paper to fabric and found objects. The beauty of mixed media art lies in its versatility, allowing artists to express themselves in a way that is both visually stunning and deeply personal. Decorating your home with mixed media art can add a touch of creativity and intrigue to your space. View More →
December 26, 2023 Featured Artist | Kathleen Hope Kathleen Hope, a talented mixed media artist residing in Fountain Hills, Arizona, draws inspiration from her extensive background in Interior Design and Color Psychology. Kathleen believes that a piece of art should have a warm and inviting feel, much like one’s home. With this in mind, she creates artwork that is a fusion of all that inspires and intrigues her. View More →
December 24, 2023 Sunday Selects | Materials Make The Difference 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. View More →
December 23, 2023 Gold and Textured Art Decorating your home with gold accents in art can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any room. Gold is a timeless color that has been used in art for centuries. It can be incorporated in various ways, such as through paintings, sculptures, or even picture frames. You can also mix and match different shades of gold to create a dynamic and layered look. Overall, adding gold accents in art can elevate the aesthetic of your home and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. View More →
December 19, 2023 Featured Artist | Bill Claps “I find that the most important thing to me is to listen and be open to what the world presents to me. It’s amazing what happens to me when my mind is clear,” says Claps. He explains that he doesn’t seek inspiration, but rather finds that the ideas seem to present themselves and if he is open he can “grab onto them quickly before they go away.” View More →
December 17, 2023 Sunday Selects | Holiday Gift Ideas and More 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. View More →