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Opening Reception - Three New Shows
Charles Munch - Balancing
Charles Munch uses vibrant colors and bold lines to convey the essential elements within his oil paintings, offering an enigmatic reflection on humanity's place within the natural world. The work simultaneously celebrates the splendor found in nature and sets up a tension between humans and animals. His current exhibition, ti-tled Balancing, reflects his journey as he confronts the realities of aging. Munch sens-es a shift in his artistic style, a transition from luminous landscapes to a darker palette and more opaque layers. Focusing on the glowing colors found at twilight, these works contemplate challenges and hope. “In the daylight, we may be able to cobble together a precarious structure of humans and animals that, if steadily renewed, will allow us to maintain balanced lives in this bright, dark world.” - Munch
Group Show: 22nd Annual Ceramics Invitational
For the 22nd year, Abel Contemporary Gallery will host an invitational of new works by ceramicists from across the country. One of our most anticipated exhibits, the show will be available in person and online, featuring the work of: Nicholas Bernard, Nikki Blair, Karl Borgeson, Wesley Brown, Rob Cartelli, Nick DeVries, April D. Felipe, Delores Fortuna, Noelle Hoover, Erica Iman, Tom Jaszczak, Ani Kasten, Nancy Ku-bale, Glynnis Lessing, Becky Lloyd, Mitchell Spain, Ryan Myers, Ted Neal, and Charlie Olson.
In no. 5:Stairing Contest by Tom Loeser and Katie Hudnall
These two accomplished woodworkers, Katie Hudnall, the current head of the Woodworking and Furniture Department at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and Tom Loeser, the former head of the same department, have brought their tal-ents together for a second time in our no. 5 Gallery. Both artists draw inspiration from how humans interact with the constructed world, often adapting familiar structures such as staircases into versatile seating areas, bringing a sense of play to each piece.
