On view March 18-April 12, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 19th, 2026, 5-PM

The show title Press On refers to the fact that Debra Livingston's art in this show began as a print produced on an etching press. As a printmaker for over 40 years, she has amassed a collection of etchings, monoprints, and monotypes. In a world increasingly dependent on computers and digital media, the etching presses used to print her art are not that different from those used by Rembrandt in 1650. For this show, Debra has recycled her old prints into new artworks by transforming them with drawings, collage, and encaustic wax. The title also encourages Debra to Press On and continue her artistic journey.

Karen Wharton is a homebody who loves to travel. Travel fuels her imagination and reminds her how widely connected we are. Home is where Karen explores long-term, personal connections with the people she loves.

Art is how Karen holds both ideas at once: the vastness of the world and the intimacy of everyday life. She notes, "Honest, authentic art connects us as human beings." A trip to Japan in 2024 reopened her eyes to the quiet grace of ceramic vessels from all over the world. Some paintings in this show focus directly on these vessels. Others are simple tributes to the rhythms, shapes, and colors. Most of the paintings integrate her hand-painted monoprint collages, created with a Gelli Plate and a variety of printing techniques. Karen hopes these paintings bring the world home.

Banner Image: Karen Wharton, “Steady.”