Asheville – Momentum Gallery hosts “Nocturne” and “Small Works/Big Impact”
As winter approaches and the days get shorter, Momentum Gallery hosts Nocturne, a collection of enchanting works in a variety of media that celebrates the drama and mystery of the night. Nocturne includes paintings, photography, cyanotypes, plywood constructions, sculpture, and orignal prints, While the world is shrouded in shadow, the moon and artificial lights offer definition to shapes that emerge from the darkness. Imagination picks up where detail leaves off, imbuing this time of day with magic and intrigue – the potential of the unknown and unseen. Featuring works by John L. Cleaveland, Jr., Tom Eckert, David Ellsworth, Bill Hall, Ron Isaacs, Ron Layport, Casey Roberts, Sandy Rothberg, Paul Sattler, Brian Sostrom, Maltby Sykes, and more.
Small Works, Big Impact
Also on display is Small Works | Big Impact, an annual exhibition that assembles intimately-scaled works in a variety of media by gallery artists and special guests. Intricate details and concentrated energy define a collection that highlights the smaller side of works by over a dozen artists of varying media. The Exhibit runs through February 19.
Momentum Gallery offers a contemporary and modern program with an emphasis on emerging and mid-career artists. The spacious, two-level gallery occupies 15,000 square feet of fully accessible space. Curated exhibitions featuring paintings, original prints, and innovative sculpture are refreshed regularly in the primary spaces and smaller supporting galleries. Momentum is located at 52 Broadway, in downtown Asheville. Hours are M-F 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm.