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.

Magpie – Wynne Reynolds
Magpie emerged from Wynne’s lifelong love of odd and ends, as well as the array of skills required to bring them to life. The pieces are made from reclaimed materials, photos and drawings by the artist, found objects, and other
ephemera. We are all Magpies, collecting trinkets, stories, and insights — the fragments of life.

Liquid Color – Maggie Stewart
Abstract hand dyed silks! Large expanses of color inspired by nature.

Sciamachy – Nolan Tredway
Nolan Tredway combines traditional Old Master and modern techniques to tiptoe into the taboo territories of psychedelia, illustration, and mythological iconoclasm. He explores worlds both accessible and mysterious, with thoughtful and open-ended narratives drawing from dreamscapes to sociopolitical commentary.

W.T.F. – Ken Peterson
New works in mixed media; dri-wall mud, house paint, boat shellac, roots, and other found materials. Exploring what objects do we consider to be art objects, and who decides.

Connecting Dark & Light – Katherine Johnson
Is darkness a statement in a field of light or is light the message offered by the shapes of darkness? Through focusing on the juxtaposition and interplay of light and dark, with a limited color palette, my work brings a sense of pared down reality. I see the dark and light paintings as exploring the meaning of darkness and light in myself and in the world

Sit – Deborah Henson
“My loss was the death of the Polaroid. My gain was the iPhone. That camera allows for an obsessive, continual adaptation of the image. My photos are displayed with chairs or other seats, to permit a stillness that the iPhone image rarely experiences.”