August: Spotlight Gallery
August 13 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Space Between Seeing and Feeling
Ken Wenger
The Space Between Seeing and Feeling showcases the work of Ken Wenger, whose artistic practice is driven by an intrinsic need to express the profound emotions that arise from close observation of the world. Working across a range of media, with a particular emphasis on pastel, Wenger reveals the beauty and emotional depth found within portraiture.
His process begins with a black-and-white photograph enlarged and printed on textured paper, creating a foundation for richly layered pastel applications. Sometimes working delicately with his fingertips and other times using the full force of his hand, Wenger transforms photographic images into deeply tactile works that blur the boundary between documentation and emotional interpretation.
His subjects range from intimate studies of flowers to dramatic nudes and emotionally charged figurative scenes. Across these varied themes, Wenger is consistently drawn to moments of vulnerability and intensity. The photographic image captures a fleeting moment in reality, while the hand-applied pastel reshapes it through memory, imagination, and touch.
By combining photography and pastel, Wenger explores how images evolve when they are physically engaged and emotionally reimagined, inviting viewers to slow down, look closely, and discover the emotional landscape beneath the surface.
The opening reception is free and open to the public on Friday, July 31, from 6:00–8:00 PM. On view through August 30.