Ductile Compression 2.0 – Joshua Goss
Joshua Goss, B.Sc. Geology, MFA Metals, is a sculptor/artist who uses fabrication and blacksmithing techniques to simulate geological processes and transformations.

Ductile Compression 2.0 is characterized by the uplift and faulting that originates from the collision of tectonic plates. As mountains rise, fractures and folds expand through the Earth’s crust. With exposure to the atmosphere, organic textures are etched into underlying structures and patterns are revealed. The series of work exhibited in Ductile Compression 2.0 embodies the idea of time and material. Time is shown by the movement and offset of the layers – over millions of years horizons that were once flat become juxtaposed. Iron is a result of mineralization; a product of metamorphism. Metamorphism is a change that sedimentary and igneous rocks undergo when exposed to time, heat and pressure.

Ornament – Jennifer Hope
Jennifer Hope’s new paintings are a formal expression of motion and color on a large scale.

OPENING RECEPTION : 6 – 10 PM

Second Acts – Jennifer Pettus
Inspired by theatrical devices like lighting, props, exaggerated palettes, and costuming, Second Acts experiments with the amplified and temporal qualities of theatrical story-telling and story-experiencing. It likewise speaks to the second acts we may experience in life. Like a play’s protagonist, sometimes we must experience the unexpected in order to move forward.

Chemigrams and a Printer – Dania Pettus
Dania Pettus’ new work is a reconnection to her previous photographic work. She uses a method called Chemigrams, which is a filmless darkroom process that allows her to accept the unknown look of the final image. The images are made on photographic paper, scanned, and printed digitally.

Attunement – Mala Setaram-Wolfe
Explorations of the mysteries of matter. Mixed media works featuring encaustic and found photographs.

The Cost of Being Fragile – Faith Williams
New works by Faith Williams featuring printmaking and drawing. Reflections on personal medical experiences through exploration of the body, medical imagery, financial bills, and visual manipulations.

Bennett Onsager is proud to announce his newest solo show at Edge Gallery, “Integrated Extremities”. You are guaranteed to love exploring Bennett’s powerful take on the human experience expressed through the use of the human figure and forms that remind people of technology’s influence. Come see his masterpieces up-close and personal. Opening Reception Aug 7 and the show runs till Aug 23.

 “Carbon and Ash”.  Charcoal drawings by Jane Davis.

Sandra Azcarate, in presenting “The Nature of Dogma” at Edge Gallery, is exploring how dogma can very quickly become oppressive and destructive. Oftentimes, religions and philosophies begin with ideas meant to enlighten the human spirit but this can rapidly, if used by those intending to secure control and power over others, become tools of repression. I hope that people can work together to prevent this from happening.

Surprises – Phil Rader
Each abstract work in Surprises, the new series of abstract oil paintings by Philip Rader, were created to mirror life. The artist’s intention was to make his subconscious mind a visual reality and demonstrate the immediacy, emotion, and surprises he encountered during this process.

States of Transition – Edge Members
Showcasing art from a variety of members, this year’s Member Show exhibits the diversity of talent represented among the gallery’s gifted membership. The exhibit includes paintings from Katherine Johnson, Gayla Lemke, Dennis Pippen, Stephen Shugart, Susan Smolinski, and Nolan Tredway; sculptures by Hee-Hun Cho, Joshua Goss, Susan Hazaleus, and Ken Peterson; and mixed media pieces by Joan MacDonald, Dania Pettus, Jennifer Pettus, Mala Setaram-Wolfe, and Faith Williams.

The show will feature finished, contemporary artwork of varied mediums from more than a dozen of EDGE’s artists as well as live demonstrations of artwork in progress each Saturday of the show.