CURRENT EXHIBITION: SEEING CLEARLY
BESSE CENTER AT BAY de noc COLLEGE
2001 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, Michigan, 49829
Show Runs: March 2 - April 23.
Artist Talk/Panel Discussion and Reception is March 5 at 2 pm.
Curated by Art Faculty and Fine Arts Coordinator Kristine T Hunter
This exhibition brings together finished paintings and works on paper to trace the ebb and flow of an artistic practice. Large-scale paintings anchor the space, while a series of pinned sketchbook pages and studies reveal the thinking, revisions, and quiet decisions that shape each work.
Presented as both outcome and journey, the exhibition invites viewers to slow down, linger, and consider the value of small moments alongside larger gestures. In an educational setting, the work offers an open view into process — embracing uncertainty, intuition, and the layered labor of making.
In my work, I aim to evoke the essence of nature through vivid paintings. Inspired by the wilderness, I transform fleeting moments into vibrant works of art. Through a blend of transparent oils and bold strokes, I capture the magic of the natural world. With a focus on large-scale works, each piece invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, conveying not just its visual splendor but also the deeply personal emotions it evokes.
30 × 36 × 1.5 inches, oil on cradled wood panel