Opening reception July 5th, 7 - 10 pm. Gallery hours Saturdays 2 -5 pm or by appointment. A series of events will be held in conjunction with this exhibition including: an artist talk on July 10, 7 pm, and an evening of poetry on July 12, 7 pm. Later in the month, an experimental puppet performance (adults only) and musical act will be held on July 22-23, 8:30 pm (doors open 8pm). Lastly will be a burlesque show on July 27, 8 pm. (photo by Jaime Bird)

This Exhibition reflects an opportunity to communicate an objective set of narratives over a variety of motifs, with the challenge of engaging and moving our viewers without the benefit of words.

Each presentation strives to motivate the viewer both emotionally and intellectually. First moving the viewer emotionally by the way each perceives the central character (s) in the composition and then intellectually through a variety of surrounding symbolism and allegory, which are juxtaposed to create an avenue for the viewer to discover a variety of possible contrasting interpretations.

Each narrative is conveyed from the perspective of a neutral observer, free of personal doxa, and independent of social mechanisms that may introduce pressure towards some standard consensus. Compositions avoid notions of how we are to see or think about any particular subject matter, and in fact contrast these positions entirely.

By seeing the possibility of multiple interpretations through varying lenses, the viewer becomes more receptive of other viewer’s perspectives and truths. This is where dialog may begin and ultimately enhance the timelessness of these pieces.