If you thought First Friday Artwalk was already brimming over with lots of great work from local artists, get ready, because there is more! On Saturday, we’ll be launching a month-long exhibition with works from Pat Morse at our Tower Store Location. It’s an art-packed weekend with lots to see and do while you enjoy your favorite Tea Smith brews and immerse yourself in the world of Omaha’s creators, innovators and artists.
We’re excited to share Pats Morse’s work with you, especially since it’s such a striking contrast to the figurative photography we’ll be showcasing at our Old Market Location on Friday. Pat has always been drawn to abstract expressionism and has refined his own unique process over the years to arrive at some beautiful, psychedelic imagery with bold colors and dynamic compositions.
Pat is a true mixed media artist, pushing the envelope to incorporate all sorts of materials and approaches. He calls his approach Poxynamel Color Infusion (PCI) on glass, a method that is tricky to master for a few different reasons. First, there is the issue of working on glass. As the paint spreads on the slippery surface, time is always of the essence! Second, with oil-based and acrylic paints sourced from various places, there is always an element of surprise when it comes to mixing colors. By straddling the line between accident and intention, Pat arrives at these wonderfully abstract pieces.
At the heart of Pat’s work is a playfulness, curiosity and love for experimenting with vivid color. Some of these works look like eerie alien landscapes from some remote galaxy. Others look like cells, muscle tissue or glowing microorganisms you might examine under a microscope. Think of them as an inkblot test; what you see in them could say a lot about you!
You can check out more of Pat’s work at his online gallery. Don’t forget to stop by the Tower Store on Saturday from 1-4pm. Pat will be there to talk about his work, mingle with guests, answer questions and enjoy the party with all of you!