September 15 – October 14

Best known for his elaborate low-relief paper sculptures, Michael Velliquette returns to this medium in his upcoming solo exhibition. Velliquette hand-cuts small, simple paper shapes and assembles them into complex forms akin to three-dimensional mandalas. The formal symmetry, balance, and order of these works are meant to evoke the rhythm and repetition of breath. Velliquette forgoes his prior use of vibrant color, instead employing an emotionally restrained palette of tans, grays and whites. Beginner’s Mind refers to an approach to living without preconception—a sensibility that characterizes the skillfully simple posture Velliquette brings to this new series.

September 15 - October 14

Breehan James shares her connection with nature and experiences in the wilderness through paintings depicting scenes from Northern Wisconsin and the wild Boundry Waters of Minnesota.  Her use of saturated color and beautiful brushwork lend a magical quality to her canvases.

October 20 - November 25

Inspired by his latest sojourn to Thailand, award winning glass artist Jeremy Popelka will feature his new works. Popelka reinterprets nature’s cellular structures and organic patterns in colorful blown glass vessels.  More details to follow.

October 20 - November 25

In Beacons, Jason Rohlf explores the geometrical optics of emitted light. Elaborately worked surfaces made up of countless layers of collage, medium, and acrylic paint coalesce to become vibrant and richly textured paintings. In addition to his painted canvases, large tarp paintings and shop rags will be available. This exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of his “shop rags project” first shown at the gallery in 2007.

December 2-30

Derrick Buisch uses vibrant color combinations as a conduit for jolts of optical electricity designed to warm a room.  His iconic abstract symbols begin as scribbles and sketches of monsters, buildings or abstract patterns that he enlarges on canvas and paints with brilliant color.

December 2-30

Bill Reid’s brightly painted metal sculptures tell the story of the artist’s own folklore through imaginary creatures riding on whimsical mechanical creations.  Reid’s toy-like creations are made entirely of welded pieces of thin sheet metal and metal rods and range in size from miniature to life sized vehicles.