Challenge the Norm

Group exhibition

April 6 through May 31, 2024

With artistic methods, narrative or color application, the artists in this group exhibition are pushing the envelope as they "Challenge the Norm."

Exhibiting artists: Josh Atkinson*, Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura*, Amy Baylaurel Casey, Marc "Manix" Catino, Bréa Corcoran, Shenandoah Crook, Hannah Cole Dahar, John Diephouse*, Samuel Avery Giardina, Julie K. Gray, Kara Hunt, Alec MacLeod*, Sooltan Madsen, Barbara Morse, Aleka Artemis Munroe, Erica Nazzaro, Carrie M. Nixon, Natalie Obermaier, Maxwell Orsen, Brian Russo, Rachel Rossier Ryan, Brian Schmidt*, Darren Taylor, Bekka Teerlink, Margaret Vaughan*, Brian Wagoner, Debra Woodward

*Exhibiting in virtual reality and digital frame exclusively

Virtual Reality

Join the AIG opening reception - May 2, 8-9PM Award winners' work will be on display in the Aplomb booth at the art fair style virtual reception.

View in VR on a Browser
*(door to enter just before 8PM)

First Artist Talk - May 3 5-6PM EST: Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura, Bréa Corcoran, Hannah Cole Dahar, John Diephouse, Alec MacLeod, Carrie M. Nixon, Margaret Vaughan, Brian Wagoner, Aleka Artemis Munroe

Second Artist Talk - May 5 11-12PM EST: Josh Atkinson, Julie K. Gray, Kara Hunt, Erica Nazzaro, Sooltan Madsen, Brian Russo, Rachel Rossier Ryan, Debra Woodward

*On oculus toggle the menu + search Aplomb or visit the oculus app store and search for ArtGate

Not For Sale

Rachel Rossier Ryan

Resting
15'' by 20'' (unframed), 20'' by 26'' (framed)

Acryla Gouache, 2021

In painting sleeping figures, I portray the intrinsic dignity of the human person. While we often equate our value with our accomplishments, my paintings demonstrate that beauty is inherent to the human person by painting people in a state of rest. The beauty of this vulnerable state is accented by meticulous details in soft, cozy textures and warm colors, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness.