Still Life of Men - Brenda Gilliam

January 10 - February 15, 2025

Opening Reception: January 10| 6:30-8:30 pm

Curated Gallery

Over the years Brenda Gilliam has collected thousands of images to use as inspiration for future paintings, grouped by subject matter. These images are comprised of her photos and sketches, images from friends and family, clippings from print material and most recently social media.

The choice of subject matter was not so much about the man as emphasis, but the man as representative of humanity - what we do, how we feel, how we live day-to-day presented in Gilliam’s signature style.

Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age

January 10 - February 15, 2025

Opening Reception: January 10| 6:30-8:30 pm

Juried Gallery

Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age explores the dynamic realm of contemporary portraiture in the context of the digital age. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, social transformations, and evolving notions of identity, this exhibition presents a thought-provoking collection of portraits that reflect the diverse narratives, emotions, and experiences of individuals today.

Through a curated selection of works by emerging and established artists, 'Reflections Unveiled' showcases the myriad ways in which contemporary artists are redefining portraiture. From traditional mediums such as painting and drawing to innovative approaches incorporating photography, digital art, and mixed media, each piece offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human existence in the 21st century.

Juror: Victor Wang
Victor Wang is a Chinese American artist based in the United States. He earned his BFA from the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in China and his MFA from Fontbonne University in the U.S. Currently residing in St. Louis, MO, Wang is a full professor at Fontbonne University, where he teaches painting, drawing, and graduate critique classes.

Wang has exhibited his work widely across the country and internationally, receiving various awards for excellence in both painting and art instruction. His work has been showcased in museums and galleries worldwide. Wang's figurative paintings act as vehicles to convey the human experience, capturing the emotional tension and psychological drama of life's pivotal moments. Themes such as nostalgia, harmony, passion, agony, sadness, and pleasure are all evident in his recent body of work, developed over the past two decades. His art, often inspired by childhood memories and past experiences, frequently tells a recurring story. Wang's painting technique combines heavy impasto on the light areas with transparent applications on the shadows, creating a striking physicality and perceptual depth.

Juried Artists: Lisa Asmus, Erica Balestreri, Pat Barton, Maryn Blanco, Luba Briginets, Cari Casper, Zach Chasnoff, Kathy Corey, Tai Davis, Camelia Eheart, Pennie Fien, Gaye Gambell-Peterson, Richard Greene, Colin Halsey, Justice Henderson, Michele Hilbing, Sean Hoisington, Nicole Horton, Charlotte Johnson, Adam Long, Alison McMahon, Katie Millitzer, Gary Mitchell, Nabil Mousa, Jane Mudd, Alex Paradowski, Adrienne Patel, Sonja Petermann, Kristi Ponder, Kimberlyn Renee, Mark Roman, L Eric Ronshsugen, Paola Scharberg, Eric Schoolcraft, Douglas Simes, Tate Skinner, Kristin Smith, Evie Strope, Melissa Tychonievich, Ria Unson, Nancy Van Ness, David M. Yates.

Young Artists’ Showcase

February 28 - March 29, 2025

Young Artists’ Showcase is a juried, all-media exhibition of artwork created by high school students between 15 and 19 years old residing within 150 miles of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.

Juror: Emmett Merrill 
Emmett Merrill (Born 1993, Kansas City, MO) received BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2015, and his MFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2020. He manages the lithography studio at Grafik House, a fine art printmaking studio in downtown St. Louis, MO. His prints can be found in the public collections of the Library of Congress, The New York Public Library, as well as the Bradbury Art Museum. In the last two years, he has had solo exhibitions at Monaco USA, Buckham Gallery, Wonderfair and the Sheldon Arts Center. Since 2023, his work has been featured in 21 group and juried exhibitions across the country.