My approach to painting merely dovetails off those emotions of nostalgia and of home. Not only my dwelling, in which I live and work, but the familiar landscape of the Midwest. I owe this vast variety of nationally under-appreciated land much gratitude and thanks. Over the past 22+ years it’s helped define my unique style of painting. From big skies to rolling river plains to hidden lakes exposed by a retreating sun. I grew up in Kansas City so the Midwest has a special place in my heart. It’s hard to think that at one point in my life I couldn’t wait to leave it. I’m so glad I didn’t. It has just become one more silver lining in an incredible life.

Rich Bowman

“Fields”
Oak & Steel
April 7th — April 30th, 2023
Artist Reception 5 – 7 pm

The series “Fields”, painted by Thomas Woodward LaFavre in 2020 – 23, uses documentation from a wild flower garden at golden hour to pay homage to the power of remembered spaces. Perspective plays an important role in the works, turning the picture plane into a receding space that welcomes the viewer inside.

Celebrating Women Artists Series 

Lexitas April First Friday- April 7, 2023

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” – Gloria Steinem.

The Celebration of Women continues beyond just recognizing International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

This Friday we are featuring several talented local women artists’ works like this one by Catherine Kirkland — Dance Like No One’s Watching, in our gallery. Join us to view some of the most unique and beautiful artwork that can be purchased for your offi ce, home or gifted.

Celebrating Women First Friday Reception is open to the public and will include appetizers and drinks. Doors open at 5pm. 1608 Locust, KCMO. 

Studio Above is open again for the season! Come see work by the 5 artists: Nancy Clay, Noelle Stoffel, William Rose, Jackie Warren and David Uhlig.