Plain Airs: Contemporary Takes on Reality and Realism Opening Reception

This group show features contemporary and conceptual artists from across the country working with Realism and Representationalism in new ways. This showcase pushes the viewer’s notions on what Realism can be and explores our perspective of reality through a cluster of distinctive artistic lenses. Expect dynamic interplay between the real world and imagined realities, new takes on age-old techniques, and a fresh focus on Realism’s place in today’s art world. This well-rounded and engaging exhibition features Brent Owens, Rimas Simaitis, Chris Thorson, Benjamin Rogers, Joe Sinness, Hans Gindlesberger, Anna Kell, Cynthia Gregory, Thom Sawyer, Melanie Vote, Alice Valenti and Tamie Beldue.