JOLYNN REIGELUTH, DIANE SALAMON, JOHN HAYES, SCOTT RANDOL & SHANNON BROUK
JUNE 7 - 28, 2019
MALLIN GALLERY – JOLYNN REIGELUTH’s work combines an array of printmaking processes with drawing, painting, and collage to create print and mixed media hybrids. The images earnestly and humorously reflect on the emotional and physical aspects of the human condition and its twisted ironies. Throughout the process of making she explores and challenges the tension between intuitive responses and structural consistencies within her work. By working in tension between intuition and structure, she creates imagery that playfully captures the complexity of ubiquitous human experiences and interactions.
CHARNO GALLERY – DIANE SALAMON attempts to bring balance, beauty and hope to our chaotic and unorganized world. She utilizes her love of music and writing to energize her work. Each painting consists of layers of color, patterns, shapes and written thoughts or prayers resulting in a lyrical labyrinth. The viewer weaves through the painting in and out of “doorways” and “paths” looking for possibilities.
UNDERGROUND GALLERY – JOHN HAYES has always held an affinity for old two-reel comedies and vintage cartoons. The Faces he paints represent the appreciative audience; their laughter, their joy. This, at least, is the intent going in…often he starts letting the textures and colors perform their unexpected magic and abstraction of an already abstract concept begins to happen. Is there savageness behind the merriment? Does passion take the place of an intended belly laugh? Tragically, vintage humor is oftentimes crude by today’s standards, and all-too-often in today’s society we look back and see antiquated racial humor and stereotypes. Though Hayes feels like he was born in the wrong decade, he has to think twice about wanting to go back, but at their very best and in their prime, the Masters of comedy still reach out to him.
UNDERGROUND GALLERY – SCOTT RANDOL is inspired by the abstract and spontaneity. The Stick Figures and Industrial Supports series are examples of his “quick art”. The Stick Figures, rapidly made, bespeak of approaching life with childlike wonder and enthusiasm. The Beak Series reminds Randol of the quandary of the flightless bird. These and many items he makes have a pseudo aspect. Made for a society that does not exist. To amuse or confound later scholars and archeologists.
SNAP SPACE GALLERY – SHANNON BROUK finds COLOR has a significant impact on how viewers see and respond to images. Recognizing the importance of color and how they can be used to create depth on a flat surface, Brouk draws each of her portraits with the intension of creating a unique personality sprung to life through the colors she chooses. The blend of the pencils, as well as how the paper is specifically chosen for each drawing, allows her finished pieces to carry their own individuality/their own unique fingerprint. To Brouk, this is the true joy of drawing: to invite the viewer into the space of a fictional individual living eternally in their own world of vibrant COLOR.
