Art House 310 First Friday – Michella Tripoli & Dominique Joiner

Opening Reception | First Friday July 1st, 2022 | 6-10pm

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through July 24th, 2022.

Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas & Washington in downtown Wichita.

MICHELLA TRIPOLI

My name is Michella Tripoli and I am an artist with a passion for making the most out of this life. I live for the lessons that can be learned by simply observing the beauty of nature and all things around us, and I live for the lessons learned when we are brave enough to come face-to-face with the darkest aspects of ourselves so that we may overcome it and grow. My life is a balancing act between looking inward, confronting myself, trying heal the damaged parts of myself and allowing myself to let go, to lose myself in the flow, to simply be.

I feel this incessant need to turn these contemplations into something tangible. That is why art is a means of catharsis for me. I use my paintings as a way to define my thoughts- to get them out of my head and into a physical existence. They are an extension of myself, my beliefs, my passions, and my experiences. While much of my work is personal, I hope it can be relatable to others. My ultimate goal is to shift the viewer’s perception of the world and what we are capable of. I believe we can change the world if we can find the courage to change ourselves.

See more of Michella’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michella_tripoli/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellatripoliart

DOMINIQUE JOINER

Dominique Joiner (b 1988 Wichita, Kansas) uses her chosen mediums of acrylic and oils to identify the experience of women in a male dominated society. Dominique has observed the lives of many women from several walks of life and uses the influence of these women to relay her narrative. She uses the ideals of sensuality and affection to draw the viewer in and coaxes them to become more aware with riveting details and underlying messages. Dominique has a goal of pressing women to gain more ipseity, regardless of the rhetoric they are taught to the contrary.

Ipseity starts with awareness, the doorway to change. Many of the artist’s paintings directly depict the chosen problem, with no offer of a solution, forcing the viewer to digest and relate. The use of golden accents is meant to show a sense of majesty and divinity that women carry, regardless of the situation, be it vulnerable or powerful. As the gateway to life, women deserve to be viewed as such. Dominique’s art will encourage individuals to search inwardly and come to peace with their feelings.

See more of Dominique’s work online at https://dominiquejoinerart.square.site/  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domiijo/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DomiiiJo/

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LEARN ABOUT WHAT ART HOUSE 310 IS DOING TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

Art House 310 will RECOMMEND masks to be worn upon entering the gallery, despite vaccination status. We will continue to have masks on hand as well as hand sanitizer. Please help us keep our artists and staff safe and healthy. This is crucial to keeping our doors open.All events at Art House 310 are subject to change.

• Hand sanitizer will be on site for use.
• Art House 310 will disinfect the public areas before and after any events.
• There is no public restroom at Art House 310.
• Properly worn masks are RECOMMENDED, despite of vaccination status, when entering Art House 310 and we strongly encourage you to practice safe social distancing.
• We ask that any purchases be done so with card payment in order to reduce the spread of germs.
• Anyone showing symptoms or feeling ill or have been exposed to Covid-19 should NOT enter Art House 310.

We appreciate your understanding and efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy.