Reuben Saunders Gallery

"Stroke by Stroke" - Richard Davies
2023-09-01 10:00 - 2023-09-30 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 East Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218, United States
This solo-exhibition will feature new artworks by local artist, Richard Davies!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, September 1st from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

WICHITA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION & INVITATIONAL
2023-10-06 10:00 - 2023-10-28 16:00
Exhibitions Opening | First Friday
October 6th from 5:30pm ━ 9:00pm﻿
Exhibitions Run | October 6th ━ 28th
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Join us in the fight against hunger and be a part of this important community event! Over 20 exhibiting artists will be participating this year!
A portion of the proceeds from ceramic sales will be donated to Empty Bowls – Wichita that will assist in providing thousands of meals for those threatened by food insecurity and hunger in Kansas.
In addition to each artist’s featured exhibition piece, we will be selling two bowls donated by each participant! 100% of proceeds from artisan bowls will be donated to Empty Bowls – Wichita!
We hope you will visit the gallery to experience this exciting show curated to help aid our local community!
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Reuben Saunders Gallery is proud to host this exciting ceramic exhibition, that is in conjunction with a series of related Empty Bowls events taking place throughout the month of September & October.
The Wichita National Ceramic Juried Exhibition & Invitational (2023) offers exhibiting artists the opportunity to win cash prizes, awarded by this year’s judge and visiting artist, Chotsani Elaine Dean.
We are excited to also offer the Red Lodge Clay Center Residency Award! Judged by RLCC Director and WSU alumnus, David Hiltner.
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CURATED BY:
Brenda Lichman
Empty Bowls Wichita, Coordinator
Ted Adler
Wichita State University, Professor of Art
Trish VanOsdel & Mike Michaelis﻿
Reuben Saunders Gallery, Gallery Co-owners
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JURIED ARTISTS:
Chase Barney
Casey Beck
Ray Brown
Austin Coudriet
Matt Eames
Benjie Heu
Tess Hoenig
Scott Jones
Hannah Kautto
Sarah Knight
Peyton Lawler
Paul Maloney
Brooks Oliver
Grace Orwen
Dennis Ritter
Hannah Schelb
Jenna Schmidt
Matthew Skelly
Jonathan Stein
Kyle Triplett
Sarah ﻿Wiles
Williams, Christopher
P. K. Woo
Sarah Zeigler
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INVITED ARTISTS:
Chris Alvershere
Susan Beiner
Jessica Brandl
Brooke D’Onofrio
Bryan Hopkins
Beth Katleman
George Rodriguez
Kevin Snipes
Leah Tacha

"Impressions Rediscovered" - Lloyd Tabing
2023-10-06 10:30 - 2023-10-28 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new artworks by artist, Lloyd Tabing!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, October 6th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Big Ideas, Small Wonders"
2023-11-03 10:00 - 2023-11-25 16:00 | Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 East Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218, United States
Experience the fusion of imagination and innovation as 25+ local and regional artists showcase their stunning 2D and 3D artworks. These small and affordable masterpieces are perfectly catered to the gift-giving season, ensuring that you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones.
We hope you will join us for the opening reception!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
-Amy Baber
-James Borger
-Marc Bosworth
-Aaron Jackson Bowman
-Curt Clonts
-Dallas Dodge
-Marko Fields
-Mark Flickinger
-Nick Gadbois
-Kristin Goering
-Sara Grant
-Dale Hartley
-Rebecca Hoyer
-Brain Hinkle
-Denise Irwin
-Michael Jilg
-Kevin Kelly
-Nick Kostner
-Cally Krallman
-Jennifer Larson
-Michael McCaffrey
-Mary Binford Miller
-Mike Miller
-James Oliver
-Doug Osa
-Beverly Dodge Radefeld
-Scott Randol
-Michele Seeley
-Kathleen Shanahan
-Jim Simpson
-Katrina Swanson
-Bruce VanOsdel
-David Vollbracht
-Barbara Waterman-Peters
-Katie White

"Reflections in Metal"
2023-12-01 17:30 - 2023-12-30 16:00 | Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 East Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218, United States
This group exhibition will highlight unique and brilliant metalsmithing artists from the Kansas and the Midwest Region.
The collective of metalsmith artists embodies a culmination of elemental processes, materials, and concepts in their work. Through the manipulation of metals, the body adornment, holloware, and sculpture exhibited represent a diversity in expression and beauty.
Featured Artists:
-Sydney Pener – Curator
-Cheryl Eve Acosta
-Jacob Burmood
-Sunyoung Cheong
-Mark Cowardin
-Dave Darpinian
-Genevieve Flynn
-Linda Gebert
-Leon Jones
-Eric Ryser
-Ngan Vuong
We hope you will join us for our opening reception from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Pieced Together"
2024-01-05 10:00 - 2024-01-27 16:00
Join us for the opening of “Pieced Together”, a sensory journey through a collection of fabric artworks meticulously crafted and inspired by the wonders of the natural world.
Immerse yourself in a tapestry of creativity as artists skillfully weave together threads, fabric, and imagination to capture the essence of nature’s marvels. Each piece on display reflects the artists’ interpretation of the organic textures, vibrant hues, and intricate patterns found in the wilderness, translated into stunning textile compositions.
Featured Artists:
-Maggy Rozycki Hiltner
-Mary Anne Jordan
-Kevin Kelly
-Annie Helmericks-Louder
-Kathy Suprenant
We hope you will join us for our opening reception from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!
“Pieced Together” – RSG Group Exhibition is on display from Jan. 5th, 2024 – Jan 27th, 2024

"Space Invaders" - Bob Burdette
2024-02-02 10:00 - 2024-02-24 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature artworks by local artist, Bob Burdette!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, February 2nd from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Lover's Eyes" - Sara Grant Atelier
2024-02-02 10:00 - 2024-02-24 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature miniature “eye” artworks by local artist, Sara Grant Atelier!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, February 2nd from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Enjoy" - REBECCA HOYER
2024-03-01 10:00 - 2024-03-30 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature all new artworks by local artist, Rebecca Hoyer!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, March 1st from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

ARTIST TALK: Rebecca Hoyer
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:00
Rebecca Hoyer will be discussing the various techniques, materials, concepts, and themes represented throughout “Enjoy”!

We hope to see you on Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm!

This event is free and open to the public!

"Ambient Light" - DAN CHAFFEE
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-04-27 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature artworks by artist, Dan Chaffee!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, April 5th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Reflections" - Trisha Coates
2024-04-05 17:30 - 21:00
This solo-exhibition will feature intricate ceramic sculptures artworks by local artist, Trisha Coates, in our east alcove gallery space!
We hope you will join us for our the opening reception on First Friday, April 5th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

"Talk To Me" - RACHEL CURTIS
2024-05-03 10:00 - 2024-05-25 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature artworks by local artist, Rachel Curtis!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, May 3rd from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

ARTIST TALK: Rachel Curtis
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00
Rachel Curtis will be discussing the various techniques, materials, concepts, and themes represented throughout their show “Talk To Me”!

We hope to see you there!

This event is free and open to the public!

"WARPED"
2024-06-07 10:00 - 2024-06-29 16:00
“Warped” is an invitational glass exhibit of works by artists in the United States and United Kingdom that will be on display at Reuben Saunders Gallery in Wichita, Kansas.

We hope you will join us for the opening reception on June 7th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

In conjunction with the opening weekend, there will be a panel discussion by Kate Clements, Dorie Guthrie, Erica Rosenfeld, & Alison Siegel hosted by the Wichita Art Museum on Saturday, June 8th 1:00pm – 3:00pm!

Bonus, a few of these glass artists have been featured on the Netflix original series, ‘Blown Away’!

On Display: June 7th – June 29th, 2024
FEATURED ARTISTS:

Emma Baker – South Brewham, Somerset, UK
Jeff Ballard and Joe Tsoulfas – Eugene, OR
Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzalez – Newburgh, NY
Jonathan Bolivar – Tulsa, OK
Brandyn Callahan and Phirak Suon – Seattle, WA
Brian Corr – Hastings, NE
Kate Clements – Kansas City, MO
James Cockerill – Guildford, Surrey, UK
Daniel Coyle – Florence, MA
Jenny Crescuillo – Silver Point, TN
Element Ten – Kansas City, MO
Minhi England – Seattle, WA
Dorie Guthrie – Brooklyn, NY
Kayla Ohlmer – Tulsa, OK
Morgan Peterson – Seattle, WA
Julia and Robin Rogers – Chesapeake, VA
Erica Rosenfeld – Brooklyn, NY
Pam Sabroso and Alison Siegel – Brooklyn, NY
David Schnuckel – Rochester, NY
Megan Stelljes – Arlington, WA
Austin Stern – Tacoma, WA
Hoseok Youn – Kansas City, MO
Thoryn Ziemba – Star, NC

This exhibition is curated by Tyler Kimball – a glass artist working in the field of public glass installation and fine art in Kansas City Missouri.

He selected the artists for this show based on their ability to use glass in unconventional methods, pushing limits and creating work that bends perceptions and pushes viewers into undiscovered realms and identities.

"Special Delivery" - AARON MORGAN BROWN
2024-07-05 10:00 - 2024-07-27 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new artworks in our main gallery space by local artist, Aaron Morgan Brown!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, July 5th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

R. Todd Slawson
2024-07-05 10:00 - 2024-07-27 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature photographs in our east alcove gallery space by local artist, R. Todd Slawson!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, July 5th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm!

Summer Shift
2024-08-02 10:00 - 2024-08-31 16:00
Join us for the opening of “Summer Shift”, a sensory journey through a collection of new abstract, landscape, and portrait artworks by local & regional artists.
We hope you will join us for the opening receptions on First Friday, August 2nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!
FEATURED ARTISTS:

Charles Baughman
Curt Clonts
Kristin Goering
Sara Grant
Brian Hinkle
Kevin Kelly
Cally Krallman
Jason Needham
Beverly Dodge Radefeld
Kate VanSteenhuyse
Jocelyn Woodson

This exhibition is on display until Saturday, August 31st 2024

"All In A Day's Work" - MICHAEL McCAFFREY
2024-09-06 10:00 - 2024-09-28 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature artworks by Lawrence artist, Michael McCaffrey!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, September 6th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

WICHITA NATIONAL CERAMICS INVITATIONAL
2024-10-04 10:00 - 2024-10-26 16:00
Since the inception of the Craft National in 1946 to the Wichita National, ceramics have played an important role in establishing clay as art. From early visits by iconic clay artist Shoji Hamada, Betty Woodman, and Bernard Leach to later modern master like Peter Voulkos and Jun Kaneko, Wichita has been a central hub in the national clay picture. Reuben Saunders Gallery has been in the heart of the Wichita Art Community since 1978. With the reestablishment of the new Wichita Ceramics National, the tradition will be reborn and clay artists young and old will lift the show to new heights. A portion of all sales will be donated to Empty Bowls Wichita to help fight food insecurity!

Empty Bowls Project, an international, artist-driven, grassroots movement helps combat hunger. Ceramic artists from around the globe enlist communities to make bowls to raise food insecurity awareness and provide funding for food pantries.

JUDGE: Chris Staley
Well respected in his field, Chris Staley taught at WSU from 1985-1989. He then joined Penn State in 1990, earning Penn State’s Distinguished Professor award in 2008 and honored as the 2012-2013 Penn State laureate. He has participated on the school boards of the Archie Bray Foundation, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and as a past president of NCECA. He is currently working on a book on life and art.
VISTING ARTIST: Lisa Orr
Lisa Orr is a professional potter and has been a student of ceramics for more than 40 years. After completing her MFA in 1993 at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, she received a Fulbright and an MAAA/NEA grant to continue her studies. Her work is shown in numerous public and private collections including the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, and the permanent collection of WOCEF in Korea.

FEATURED CERAMIC ARTISTS:

Ben Ahlvers
Meg Beaudoin
Nolan Baumgartner
Sam Chung
Bede Clarke
Cary Esser
Julia Galloway
Chris Gustin
Kenyon Hansen
Doug Herren
Trey Hill
Randy Johnston
Eva Kwong
Justin Lambert
Eiko Maeda
Kirk Mangus
Janina Myronowa
Sam Scott
Matt Towers

SHOW DATES:
October 3rd, 2024 – VIP Opening/Patron Preview
October 4th, 2024 – Public Opening at RSG
October 26th, 2024 – Last day of Exhibition

ARTIST TALK: Brenda Lichman & Ted Adler
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00
Brenda Lichman & Ted Adler will be discussing the various techniques, materials, concepts, and themes represented throughout the Wichita National Ceramics Invitational!

We hope to see you on Thursday, October 17th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm!

This event is free and open to the public!
WNCI Exhibition Opening | First Friday
October 4th from 5:30pm ━ 9:00pm
Exhibitions Run | October 4th ━ 26th, 2024

"Two Old Friends Under the Influence; One For the Road" - MARKO FIELDS & DIEGO VALLES
2024-11-01 10:00 - 2024-11-27 17:30
This exhibition will feature artworks by ceramic artists, Marko Fields & Diego Valles!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, November 1st from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

NORTH AND EAST
2024-12-06 08:00 - 2025-01-25 16:00
This exhibition will feature new artworks by a group of Lawrence artists!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, December 6th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!
FEATURED ARTISTS:

Ben Ahlvers
Brian Horsch
Danny Meisinger
Diana Meisinger
Molly Murphy
Javy Ortis
Rachael Sudlow
Kathy Suprenant
Jen Unekis
Shantel Wright

"Lover's Eyes Deux" - Sara Grant
2025-02-07 10:00 - 2025-03-29 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature miniature “eye” artworks by local artist, Sara Grant!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, February 7th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!
Exhibition on display: FEBRUARY 7th – MARCH 29th, 2025

"My Home to Yours" - Notable Works from the Estate of Andy Kenyon"
2025-02-07 17:00 - 2025-03-07 16:00
Our main gallery area will be featuring a large collection of ceramic artworks in “My Home to Yours” – Notable Works from the Estate of Andy Kenyon!

Andy Kenyon dedicated his life to the pursuit of ceramics, shaping not only clay but also the lives of those around him. His journey began with traditional academia, but his true calling emerged when he discovered the transformative power of working with his hands. After studying ceramics at community colleges in St. Louis, he was accepted into the Kansas City Art Institute in 1974, where he trained under the renowned Ken Ferguson, earning his BFA in 1976. He continued his studies at Wichita State University under Richard St. John, completing his MFA in 1978.

Andy’s passion for ceramics was deeply personal—an extension of his curiosity, craftsmanship, and quiet resilience. This is reflected in his collection, a testament to his love for the material and the artistry of those who shaped it. Spanning a diverse range of ceramic techniques and styles, the collection includes works by renowned artists such as Cary Esser, Ken Ferguson, John Glick, Clary Illian, Randy Johnston, Jeff Oestreich, Chris Staley, Byron Temple, and many more.

This exhibition is a tribute to Andy’s artistry and spirit. Each piece in this collection holds a part of his story, waiting to find a new home where it will be cherished, used, and loved—just as he would have wanted.

“My Home to Yours” – Notable Works from the Estate of Andy Kenyon | Exhibition runs February 7th through March 1st, 2025

ARTIST TALK: Sara Grant, Ted Adler, & Bruce VanOsdel
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a special artist talk featuring Ted Adler and Bruce VanOsdel as they discuss the techniques and artistic significance of works from Andy Kenyon’s estate collection in the exhibition “My Home to Yours”. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the craftsmanship and legacy of Andy’s curated works.

Additionally, local colored pencil artist Sara Grant will share insights into her creative process and inspirations behind her work in “Lover’s Eyes Deux”.

We hope you’ll join us for these engaging conversations.

This event is free and open to the public!

—“My Home to Yours” – Notable Works from the Estate of Andy Kenyon | Exhibition runs February 7th through March 1st, 2025

—“Lover’s Eyes Deux” – Sara Grant | Exhibition runs February 7th through March 29th, 2025

In collaboration with De Buck Gallery: Devan Shimoyama
2025-02-27 08:00 - 2025-06-16 16:00
In celebration of Devan Shimoyama we are collaborating with De Buck Gallery in New York, and are honored to offer collectors the opportunity to acquire works by Devan Shimoyama, currently on view at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus. Shimoyama’s work, inspired by classical mythology and the cultural influences of his youth, blends intricate embellishments with deeply personal narratives. His mixed media canvases celebrate identity, queerness, and transformation, transporting viewers to mesmerizing, dreamlike spaces.
For inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please contact trish@reubensaundersgallery.com.
Don’t forget, the Ulrich Museum will be hosting an artist talk with Devan Shimoyama in conjunction with his Spring 2025 exhibition, Devan Shimoyama: Rituals. An award-winning contemporary multidisciplinary artist, Shimoyama will share insights into his creative process, themes of vulnerability and metamorphosis, and the diverse cultural narratives that shape his work.
This free program will take place on February 27th at 6:00 p.m. in McKnight Art Center, Room 210 (WSU Campus).
(Artist Profile Image by: Zac Riggleman)

"Transmutación" - Armando Minjarez
2025-03-07 10:00 - 2025-03-29 16:00
Armando MinjarezB. 1986, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Armando Minjarez is a Mexican interdisciplinary artist, designer, and community organizer. His practice is guided by themes of displacement, collaboration, and empowerment to open spacefor the development of social change strategy, creative expression, and liberation for racialized communities.
Armando has presented work and conducted research on racism, displacement, migration and creative expression in Canada, USA, Mexico, and throughout Europe, and his creative and community work has been featured on major news publications and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
—Exhibition Statement:
My fascination with the built environment draws me to the smallest, often overlooked details of everyday objects—the threading on a plastic lid, the mold seams of a spray bottle, the subtle curves of a water bottle spout. This close examination of ubiquitous, machine-made objects designed by humans serves as the foundation for my exploration of form.
The works in this exhibition do not center on a single narrative but rather engage with everything that surrounds us—human-made objects shaped by machine-made processes, ultimately conceived by human hands.
Familiar forms linger at the edge of recognition: a detergent bottle, a pile of clothes, a stack of mail, a Tupperware container. Suspended between the mundane and the abstract, they invitecontemplation and stillness.
—Artist Statement:
“Over the years, I have assembled a vast alphabet of shapes and forms—an ever-growing vocabulary scattered across my studio. Disparate objects gather on shelves and tables, quietlyconversing, forming relationships with one another. Over time, these connections emerge as compositions of familiar forms—fragments of memory, imperfect and mended, stitched together and transmuted. The metal shelf, once a vessel of pure function, becomes something else entirely—a repository where objects meet, a quiet archive of shifting meanings”
—EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY MARCH 7th – MARCH 29th, 2025

ARTIST TALK: Armando Minjarez
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a special artist talk featuring Armando Minjarez as he discusses the techniques and artistic significance of works from his solo exhibition, “Transmutación”. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the creative process, artistic influences, and the meaning embedded in his work.

We hope you’ll join us for this engaging conversation!

This event is free and open to the public!

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Armando MinjarezB. 1986, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Armando Minjarez is a Mexican interdisciplinary artist, designer, and community organizer. His practice is guided by themes of displacement, collaboration, and empowerment to open spacefor the development of social change strategy, creative expression, and liberation for racialized communities.
Armando has presented work and conducted research on racism, displacement, migration and creative expression in Canada, USA, Mexico, and throughout Europe, and his creative and community work has been featured on major news publications and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

—Exhibition Statement:
My fascination with the built environment draws me to the smallest, often overlooked details of everyday objects—the threading on a plastic lid, the mold seams of a spray bottle, the subtle curves of a water bottle spout. This close examination of ubiquitous, machine-made objects designed by humans serves as the foundation for my exploration of form.
The works in this exhibition do not center on a single narrative but rather engage with everything that surrounds us—human-made objects shaped by machine-made processes, ultimately conceived by human hands.
Familiar forms linger at the edge of recognition: a detergent bottle, a pile of clothes, a stack of mail, a Tupperware container. Suspended between the mundane and the abstract, they invitecontemplation and stillness.

—Artist Statement:
“Over the years, I have assembled a vast alphabet of shapes and forms—an ever-growing vocabulary scattered across my studio. Disparate objects gather on shelves and tables, quietlyconversing, forming relationships with one another. Over time, these connections emerge as compositions of familiar forms—fragments of memory, imperfect and mended, stitched together and transmuted. The metal shelf, once a vessel of pure function, becomes something else entirely—a repository where objects meet, a quiet archive of shifting meanings”

—EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY MARCH 7th – MARCH 29th, 2025

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Photo By: Hugo Zelada Romero

"Tangled Roots"- Christina Rodriguez, Michael Pointer, Scott Randol
2025-04-04 10:00 - 2025-04-26 16:00
This group exhibition will feature new artworks by local & regional artists, Christina Renee Rodriguez, Michael Pointer, Scott Randol

We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, April 4th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

CHRISTINA RENEE RODRIGUEZ:
(b.1968 Newton, Kansas) Rodriguez is an intuitive, contemplative photographer. Autodidactic by nature, with a voracious appetite for learning, Rodriguez is wholly un-indoctrinated. “Photography brings me joy and fulfillment. There is a certain kind of awareness that is gained through looking longer, closer and deeper at the world. Intuition sharpens, creativity sparks and imagination is set free to explore infinite possibilities.” Rodriguez pushes the limits of her art through exploration of materials, concepts, visual boundaries and process (both analog and digital). She endeavors to make quality, innovative, unique and thought-provoking imagery. “I ask the viewer to join me on a creative journey— to step with me into the secret, magical, strangeness that lingers beneath the world of appearance.”
Rodriguez has received many awards including Critical Mass Top 200, 2024. She has exhibited nationally in galleries and museums across the country and is held in private collections nationally and internationally.

MICHAEL POINTER:
Michael Pointer is a fourth-generation artist. He received his first camera at age nine and began working in the darkroom when he was twelve. He has won numerous awards for photography and drawing, as well as exhibiting extensively in the United States, Taiwan, and Europe. After a solo exhibit in Wichita, Kansas he was invited to teach Photography at Wichita State University, he taught there for three years. He is best known for his large scale semi-abstract analog photography work. In 2009 Pointer lived in Afghanistan supporting a free dental clinic in Kabul and working with the Center for Contemporary Arts Afghanistan. Until recently he served CCAA as an advisory board member.

“My work is generally about the relationship between painting to photography. The images in this exhibit are explorations of organic forms and other miscellany played against the wooden grid of a large vintage paper cutter. They provide interesting visual textures. Each piece works to expand photographic language through the combined influence of abstract composition played against real photography. I have titled the pieces with familiar song titles so that the viewer, if they are familiar with the music, will hear the song in their head which will facilitate a connection between my mind and theirs. I have always been involved with the surface of my paper, often showing swathes of gelatin silver paper torn at either end. I want the viewer to experience my paper in the way I do. Using encaustic to finish these images lets me work that surface further and enhance metaphorical possibilities.”

SCOTT RANDOL:
Scott Randol is a sculptor from Kansas City, MO. Before he identified as a sculptor, Randol spent his working career in union jobs to support his family but began exploring his artistic questions independently in sculpture classes and through internships with working artists. Instead of attending college, Randol spent his early artistic career in the studio with other sculptors, such as John Beasley, Kwan Wu, Elden and Kim Tefft, and Robin Richerson. He learned casting methods and foundry work a little over time with the help of books from the local library, mentors, and lessons from constructing his own blast furnace in 1987. His sculptures start conversations about nature, history, and the human ability to create art from any available tools. Today, Randol’s work has appeared throughout the area in galleries, Union Station, private residences, business lobbies and offices. Scott Randol lives in the KC area with his wife and experiments with new sculptural methods in his fire-proof garage.

“Working mostly in bronze, Scott makes sculptures in his own facility. Inspired by nature, history and archeology, valuing inspiration by the imagination above all. His sculptures exist as physical representations of a deeply contemplative practice.”
