Presence as Object

The seemingly endless possibilities of abstract painting continue to have resonance and relevance to comment on current political climates and contemporary aesthetic discourse. The works in the Presence as Object exhibition focus on approaches to abstraction as a vehicle to explore the construction of painting, as well as its presence as object, and its ability to illuminate the atmospheres and sensations linked to our understanding of the constructed versus natural environments. Artists include: Maryville, Missouri based-German artist Armin Mühsam; Los Angeles-based Kelley Johnson; Kevin Umana Kansas City, Missouri artist; and Shawn Powell from Cleveland, Ohio.

Opening Reception Friday February 10th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm