Sue McIntyre – Watercolor Reflections from the Field
Each brushstroke in this exhibit tells a story. The artist, who draws deeply from the path she has walked and the people she has met, unveils a collection that resonates with both emotion and precision. From sun-dappled still life paintings to the quiet dignity of people she has admired, the paintings capture fleeting moments of grace and permanence, reminding viewers of the timeless beauty found everywhere.
JB Hack – Momentary Certainty
This exhibition represents a compelling exploration of “the frictional gravity between focus, effort, understanding, and initiation,” a reflection of Hack’s 25 years of intensive medical study intertwined with his artistic practice. Navigating the intersection of science and art, Hack’s work invites viewers to “contemplate the changeability and tension between belief, learning, and what is meant,” offering a visual space that challenges perceptions of knowledge and truth. With a career rooted in medical toxicology and emergency medicine, Hack’s artistic evolution over the last two decades has led him to engage deeply with themes of transience and malleable truths, reminding us that “what you see (and hear) may not be what you see (or hear).”
This collection serves as a “visual alphabet” of his experiences, presenting a limited palette that contrasts “the rigid accountability of form with autonomous flow.” Each piece encourages a pause, reflecting on the dynamic pressures of learning and growth, as well as the “ineluctable movement both above and below” our understanding.
Exhibited in notable venues from the Warwick Museum of Art to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Hack’s work resonates with viewers, enhancing spaces and provoking thought. As you engage with this exhibition, we invite you to reflect on the beauty of impermanence and the hidden narratives that shape our perceptions.
Shayla Thorton – Solace by Way of Wonder II
Shayla Thornton, a mixed media artist from North Carolina, utilizes “watercolor, ink, and collage” to craft abstract forms that enable her to cope with anxiety while leaning into the wonders that await her internally and externally.
Her “hyperactive line work” invites viewers to experience the euphoric relief she finds in her intricate and fluid line work. Organic lines converge to create a signature form that is featured in many of Thornton’s pieces, known as “soul atoms.” A first glance at these amalgamation of forms, their rendering might appear identical. Take a closer look. Each form is as distinct as an individual’s life experience. This exhibition marks a continuation of Thornton’s exploration of what it means to find comfort within “existential wonder,” connecting her personal narrative to realities that she shares with her community.