- November 23, 2024
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A new collective art show by Art Spotlight owners Thays França and Teri Althouse, Director Jon Benjamin and Director Barbette Jensen will ope at the gallery on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The show, "Split Personalities," celebrates the intersection of diverse artistic visions and practices of a multi-generational group of co-workers, friends and artists, according to a press release.
"The group prides themselves by working as one body but honoring each personality within and showcasing the strengths and talents of each individual artist," the press release states. "The four artists bring their own style and medium to the table, resulting in a dynamic and multifaceted experience."
França creates works that intertwine the beauty of flora with the presence of aquatic wildlife, and each piece invites viewers into a dreamlike, immersive experience, blending realism with fantastical elements.
Althouse's newest series is focused on the elements of the earth. Each painting starts with black iron paint, to produce a rust finish when activated. The interplay of textures and colors "evokes both the wildness of nature and a deep sense of harmony, making each piece a vivid, dynamic celebration of the natural world," the press release states.
Benjamin is a figurative artist working mostly in oils, and through the use of symbolic motifs, his work bridges the boundary between human identity and the masks humans wear.
Jensen's current work is an exploration of color as a language. She hopes to challenge the viewer to slow down, to feel the gentle pull of the color, and to appreciate the richness found in the spaces between, the press release states. As a nod to the 70s, all her pieces are named after disco songs and occasionally mix in a little disco mirror tile.
The opening reception for "Split Personalities" will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 3-7 p.m. at Art Spotlight, located at 67 W. Granada Blvd.
