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Upcoming Exhibitions

The Golden Hour: A Solo Exhibition by Guest Artist Shruti Ghatak

May 2 – June 1, 2024
 

“The Golden Hour” is a window into the heart and mind of Shruti Ghatak, whose work is inspired by everyday life experiences, conversations, and personal memories. Through her intimate blend of color and form, Ghatak explores the genres of figurative landscape and portraiture, inviting viewers to step into her world—a world where the boundaries between memory, reality, and imagination blur.

Shruti Ghatak received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from the New York Studio School, NY, and an MS in Organic Chemistry (specializing in Color Technology) from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India. Her work reflects a deep engagement with subjects from life, memory, and imagination—combining figures, landscapes, and abstract prisms of light. Ghatak’s art has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

“My works are inspired by everyday life experiences, conversations, and personal memory,” says Ghatak. “Displacement, belongings, and identity take center stage in my work as I explore the genres of figurative landscape, still life, and portraiture. I consider my works as journal pages, more like an autobiography where people, places, objects, memory, and imagination collide with no particular order or rule.”

The Inner Child

May 2 – June 1, 2024

This exhibition is an exploration centered around the notion of inner child, releasing the serene, unburdened core that resides within us. Moreover, it’s an opportunity to spotlight the profound connection that exists between our inner selves and nature.

“During dark times imagining peaceful scenes brings me a sense of hope and comfort. Through this series, my aim was to capture and recreate these serene scenes,” says Ghirmay.

In today’s fast-paced and often demanding world, reconnecting with our inner child becomes a source of solace and inspiration.

A visual artist based in Seattle, Ghirmay found his way there in 2010 after an extensive immigration journey from Eritrea through Sudan and South America. These diverse experiences have deeply influenced his artistic perspective, reshaping his concept of ‘home’.

His work explores the complexities of identity and emotional experiences through a range of mediums. Central to his artistic vision is a desire to capture our shared humanity, inspired by the stories and sentiments of those around him. “Through my work, I hope to evoke emotions and experiences that resonate with people from all walks of life.”

By sharing his art, Ghirmay hopes to cultivate empathy, understanding, and to create a space for meaningful dialogue.

Join us for the unveiling of this exhibition during the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk on May 2nd, 2024, from 12pm to 8pm. The exhibition will continue during gallery hours, Thursday through Saturday, from 12pm to 5pm, and by appointment.

Elegy for a White, Black, and Red Butterfly

May 2 – June 1, 2024

Through Julian Peña’s vibrant, immersive visual narratives, viewers are invited to question reality, consciousness, and our role in the universe. These hallucinogenic adventures unfold across fantastical realms populated by eccentric, grotesque, obnoxiously kawaii characters blurring digital and hand-drawn lines.

Gallery hours are Thursday – Saturday from 12pm – 5pm and by appointment. Please join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on May 2nd, 2024 from 12-8pm.