Art House 310 First Friday – Tania Pemar & Jim Simpson

Opening Reception | First Friday September 2nd, 2022 | 6-10pm

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through September 25th, 2022.

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

TANIA PEMAR

Growing up in the South of Spain, abstract artist Tania Pemar moved to the US in 2008. Migrating from the crowded streets and busy atmosphere to the quiet and calming aspects of Wichita in Kansas, led to a reconnection with nature in an entirely new way.

Using gestural brushstrokes or stains across the medium, Tania Pemar focuses on line and detail to build a narration of the life around her. From the changing seasons to the tallgrass prairies – she is ever surrounded by inspiration, in awe of its beauty.

She engages an almost physical dance – an extension from the painter’s hand, built through action. With a palette of acrylics, ink, oil pastels on cotton, the artist works in large scale between the floor and the wall.

Tania’s final image is focused on color relations, as the environment instigates the patterns. Within her abstract oeuvre, there are in-depth investigations between the links of nature – from the dancing grass to the moving clouds. Yet, the artist leaves her work open to personal interpretation as a storyteller that lets you become the author.

See more of Tania’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniapemar

JIM SIMPSON

My art starts with the act of soaking up thousands of pieces of color, pattern, or unique form. This storehouse of inspirational fragments are reflected in my work later. An eye for the unique and picturesque merges with a love for worn and battered things. I let the image evolve on the surface, working up layers, destroying parts, letting other parts gleam through from underneath, aggressively scrubbing paint onto the surface, and carving into previous layers, all these techniques contribute to a richer image. Every layer or vibrating broken line adding character and nuance. The majority of my work is acrylic painting. It’s a medium that works well with my method of painting. If I were to characterize my work in a few words it would be expressive and sincere, I believe the process of letting the image evolve results in a more authentic and fresh result.

See more of Jim’s work online at https://www.jimsimpsonartwork.com/ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimsimpsonartwork or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jim-Simpson-Artwork

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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.