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artist, curator, & alt gallery space

Saturday, March 22nd - Sunday, April 27th

(online through Sunday, May 4th)

Textiles and fibers. Ceramics and sculptures. Prints and photos. Knick-knacks and tchotchkes. Illustration and design. Pastels, charcoal, pencils, pens, galore! The KC Arts Scene is filled to the brim with talent and Gallery Athanor want to showcase the incredible mixture of mediums and artists who practice here.

The background is a map of Eastern Europe that has a variety of textural areas and rivers. Several shapes are colored in with pencils to emphasize specific areas using rivers and roads as outlines. On top, there is a collage. On the left side, there is a black/white medical-line illustration of a human head with muscles and nerves. On the right, there is a wall of random serif text and a small black/white illustrated hand holding a pocket watch. Towards the center bottom, there is a collaged chapter title from a book that says “An Act of Awakening.”

Graphic linocut print comprising of deep purple, teal, yellow ochre, and magenta color layers. The image depicts three female figures, stretched out and overlapping each other. The figure has three feet running off the page, on the road underneath the bodies. Behind the head of one of the figures is a depiction of the Painting “The Birth of Venus”. The figures float above a forest of magenta trees. At the top of the work, it says “Stumble Into a Sprint”

A tablescape of three pottery pieces against a white background. The front piece is an oval plate with a loose plant drawing in pale yellows, pear green and rose pink. On the right back corner is a small cup with a sgraffito abstract design on it in white and pale yellow. On the left back corner is a small cup with a handle with an abstract design on it in white and rose pink. The colors of the pieces are warm and vibrant.

“Mask #2” is an abstract expressionist piece featuring bold strokes of warm, earthy reds, oranges, and yellows set against a contrasting black background. With hints of black and white, these marks come together to resemble various facial features, such as hollow eyes, a mouth, a nose, an ear, horns, and other ambiguous shapes and streaks.

Photographed is a small handmade teapot with one cup made using a traditional Japanese ceramic practice called kurinuki. The teapot is squat with several small ledges and hard angles across the surface. Its handle is made from driftwood and is attached to the teapot by heavy wire. To the left of the teapot is a small cup fashioned in a similar way. Both items are glazed in black and teal, emphasising the texture of the clay.

The piece ‘connection’ is a graphite portrait of two figures, one woman and one man. The figures are facing each other, looking into each other's eyes. The man has his hand resting on the woman's cheek. The background is a thin wash of red ink, bringing the subject focus of the piece to remain on the figures. The piece has a deep blue frame.

A ceramic sculpture of a teddy bear character wearing a black hoodie, baggy blue jeans, Timberland type boots and a buddhist mala around the neck. The teddy is pink and holding up peace fingers with the right hand with the left is in the kangaroo pocket of the hoodie. The teddy has a happy expression on its face with a smile and squinted eyes.

An image of a scanned sketchbook spread. The spread is split into a four panel comic. Top right and left: abstract red and black landscape. Bottom right: a figure smoking while making eye contact with the smoke. Bottom left: a man and woman making eye contact walking past each other.

“Kitchen Incident” is an electric pedestal piece featuring a couple of bizarre chef creatures hungrily aiming their spatula & rolling pin at a terrified, three-eyed alien herbivore. This strange dreamscape is enhanced by multicolored lighting that cycles through primary colors.

"Stranded Hope" is 6 or 7 strands of various lengths that are strung up in a corner of the gallery. The strands do not touch but do cross each others' path in the eyes of the viewer. The strands are an assembly of fuse and pony beads of green, blue, green, pink, red, purple, and orange color. Clear and iridescent glass and acrylic beads in sphere and polygonal shapes and several disco balls are placed on the strands. Small seed beads, silver chain, and silver metal tubes space out the design of the formentioned beads.

Multiple exposure of female presenting person in a nude dress displaying the chocolate cake in the air in multiple directions in green light.

Pictured is a vibrant abstract monoprint. The colors shift from a bright green to a rich orange, top to bottom. Throughout the piece are several organic shapes with lots of curves and swirls; they are colored with whites, blues, and yellows. The layering of shapes gives a 3D illusion.

Praying, consists of a wooden frame on swinging hinges. This found frame is chipped and worn, and is carved with decorative flowers and motifs. It holds a plywood sheet, with laser etched text reading "praying you hear my..." partially obscured by a white cotton undershirt. A denim jeans pocket lies underneath the shirt. Both pieces of fabric have the phrase "praying" burnt or cut on them.

Photographed is a small birthday cake made of foam and paint, and other found objects. It has white “frosting” with blue piping and pink dots. There are six candles along the top edge of the cake. On the top of the cake is gestural portrait of a child wearing a party hat crying.

The background is an upside-down map of California that has a variety of textural areas and rivers. Several shapes are colored in with pencils to emphasize specific areas using rivers and roads as outlines. On top, there is a collage. At the top, a black/white illustration of an open hand dangles a collection of five pocket watches. In the bottom right corner, there is a black/white medical-line illustration of a human bust displaying facial muscles. Its right arm has been severed with a spiral and extends towards the watches. On the right, there is a wall of random serif text. In the bottom left corner, there is a collaged chapter titled from a book that says “as recounted in myth.”

Two broken bricks stand together, forming a whole. On the left, a blue glassy brick bears an image of Joan of Arc with text under reading "Women of America, Save your country" On the right, a red matte brick displays an image of Lady Liberty, with the text reading "If ye break with them who sleep and will not die tho poppies grow on Flanders hill". Both images and text are taken from WW1 propaganda.

Meet the Artists

Person with glasses in a navy sweater makes a peace sign in a room with art, papers, and warm lighting, creating a relaxed mood.

Woman in a blue blazer with a red pendant necklace poses confidently. Light background with a staircase railing visible.

Man with gray hair and patterned glasses smiles slightly against a brick wall. Wears a dark striped shirt. Bright natural light.

A person with curly hair and nose ring smiles in a room with colorful striped shirt. Background shows plants and a window curtain. Cozy mood.

Person with curly hair, nose rings, wearing a white tank top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. Background is blurred.

TRINITY POTE

SHAZA UMRAN

PHILO NORTHRUP

NATHANIEL LEIBEL

MILES MEASON

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Smiling person in checkered shirt, close-up, black and white photo. Dark curly hair, happy expression.

Man with gray hair and beard wears a black shirt with "RESIST" in colorful letters. Neutral expression, blurred gray background.

Person sitting on a bed, wearing a black shirt with "Every little thing you do is magic" text. Background shows blurred interior setting.

Smiling person in a gray sweater with a black beaded necklace in a well-lit art studio, surrounded by tables and shelves. Bright, spacious.

Young woman with tattoos stands in a hallway next to a painting and a geometric mirror. She wears a yellow headscarf and a "Renoir" shirt.

JOHA BISONE

JOE BUSSELL

ISABELLA MATUTE

HEIDI SCHULTZ

ELIZABETH WORK

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Woman in blue sweater stares seriously, set against a plain gray background, conveying a contemplative mood.

Smiling person in a striped shirt and gloves listens through headphones in an art studio. Colorful paintings and supplies surround them.

Smiling woman in orange sweater with purple-streaked hair. Abstract art background with warm yellow, green, and orange tones. Relaxed mood.

Man in black attire stands smiling indoors, with abstract art and wooden panel background.

A dark-skin Black woman with a bright pink fuzzy hat sits on stairs, wearing a cow-print jacket and white top. Sunlight casts a shadow on the wall. Urban setting.

CHELSEA SMITH

DAISY PIERCE

CHRIS LAVALLEY

BLAKE KNISLEY

AKOT

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A person with dramatic trad-goth makeup and jewelry, wearing a black outfit with lace-up detail. Dark setting, ornate wall decor.

Smiling woman in a colorful striped shirt with yellow pocket, wearing hoop earrings, stands against a plain gray background.

Man with beard and glasses smiles, wearing a cap and hoodie. Background features diagonal wooden planks, black and white image.

JAMIE GALLAGHER

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CRAIG AUGE

FERNANDA

FREGOZO TORRES

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