life iS absurd!
where nonsense reigns
new work by garrett middaugh
Opening reception: Saturday, August 16th, 4-7pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, August 23rd, 1-3pm reception and talk at 1:30pm
Davis Gallery is pleased to present Life is Absurd, a solo exhibition by Garrett Middaugh, opening August 16th, 2025. In recent years, Middaugh has embraced an expressive style, employing surrealism, figuration, and abstraction to create imagery that, informed by the philosophy of Absurdism, is initially conceived as essentially meaningless.
Life is Absurd invites viewers to engage with a body of work that is weird, whimsical, crude, and rebellious against conventional reality, embracing imperfection and the chaotic nature of the world, ultimately revealing a powerful undercurrent of human experience. Through this intricate interplay of the deeply symbolic and the absurdities of life, Middaugh's exhibition challenges viewers to look beyond surface meaning and embrace the inherent richness of unconventional artistic expression – where nonsense reigns and stories unfold.
SPOTLIGHT GALLERY:
Isabel Stensland
Opening reception: Saturday, August 16th, 4-7pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, August 30th, 1-3pm reception and talk at 1:30pm
Davis Gallery is thrilled to present new works by Isabel Stensland in the Spotlight Gallery, opening August 16th. Stensland's latest creations draw inspiration from her personal experiences, particularly moments of beauty, calmness, and serenity. Color is a crucial element in her work, and she meticulously selects hues to impart a sense of peace to the viewer, a feeling that, fundamentally, all is well.
Her diverse sources of inspiration reflect a continuously evolving artistic voice. While many pieces capture the vitality of nature, others stem from her observations of the world or her deep appreciation for music, as seen in works like "All the tired horses in the sun…" and "In the Hall of the Mountain King." These varied inspirations, from the tranquility of plant life to the energy of music and the realities of modern life, contribute to the depth and breadth of her collection.
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