November Galleries Opening Reception: That’s Absurd | Zan Lombardo | Nude Works

That’s Absurd celebrates unconventional thinking and the freedom to question, reinterpret, and simply wonder. These works ask us to loosen our grip on certainty and consider what might emerge when we stop searching for the answer—and allow the absurd to speak for itself. _____________________________________________________________ Foulds Theater Gallery Night Swim by Zan Lombardo “For viewers who want to enjoy this art installation on a surface level, imagine standing on a dock at night, looking down at fish swimming up to underwater lights. For viewers who want to dive deeper into understanding the source of this imagery, know that my daily awareness swings widely between the wild beauty of our world and sadness about the way we treat it.

My original plan for this installation was to create a winding labyrinth of continuous scrolls filled with beauty and despair that alternated at every turn. However, I soon discovered that I did not have the wherewithal to focus on, much less paint, despair. I have spent my adult life aligned with spiritual communities that gather together to receive the light, then go into the world, greeting everyone with that light.

I will continue to behave artistically in this way. Greetings to you all as you walk these light-filled paths. Move forward.

Turn right and left. Look front and back. Be fascinated by the seeming chaos and know that it is blessed.

Join in the movement toward the light. Come in to remember that you are the place where creation is working itself out, and as Jim Koopman said, have confidence in the river that runs clean beneath life’s storms. The winding labyrinth was reimagined into forward paths leading viewers to physical and aesthetic sustenance at the bar and theater.

The continuous scrolls have been divided into enough sections for everyone who wants to be encouraged about the wild beauty of our world and reminded to treat it as such.” _____________________________________________________________ Member Gallery Nude Works by the students of Life Drawing Lounge and Instructed Life Drawing This exhibition celebrates the work of artists from our Instructed Life Drawing and Life Drawing Lounge classes, showcasing a diverse collection of figure studies created from direct observation of the human form. From guided instruction to independent practice, these works reflect the unique approaches of each class. Instructed Life Drawing emphasizes seeing beyond simple representation through gesture, structure, and form under the guidance of artist Francesco Gillia.

Life Drawing Lounge offers a relaxed, uninstructed studio environment where artists develop their skills through extended poses and personal exploration in the medium of their choice under the guidance of artist Juli Bobman. Together, these drawings demonstrate the enduring value of life drawing as both a foundational artistic practice and a deeply personal form of expression. _____________________________________________________________ Featured Artwork: “Eclipse” by Susan Solomon