GUEST ARTISTS
CHARLIE EMLEN
The universe is a vast array of infinite variation. While much of that variation already exists, most of it does not nor ever will exist. Or rather, most of it exists only as having the potential to exist. As humans, we have the unique ability to knowingly create things that were not here before and in doing so are privy to the notion that there is an immense reservoir of things that have not yet nor ever will be seen. I’m fascinated by systems and technology, the way things work, evolution, massively large numbers, complex algorithms, the human brain, entropy, eternity, language, sex, disease, biology, economics, and the functional aspects of just about every part of this great, big, wonderful thing we call reality. I perceive the physical world as an endless array of size, scale, complexity and granularity. The universe is at once infinitely large and infinitely small. From the farthest reaches of the cosmos to the most diminutively infinitesimal corner of sub-atomic space, a diverse complexity reigns.
LUISA BARBANO
Luisa Barbano is a Phoenixville-based illustrator working primarily with ink and a dip pen. Her body of work is the product of a vigorous self-healing process two years in the making, during which creativity has served as her lifeline. The resulting pieces are as varied as the whims of her revitalized imagination. The heartline of her pieces are the many small lines of her inking; in working with the permanence and unpredictability of ink, she has learned to accept her own differences and embrace life’s messiness. Luisa also takes great joy in connecting with others through her artwork and is always looking forward to making a new friend.
https://www.instagram.com/luisabarbano.ink/
LAURA DURAN GUILES
(arriving October 8th)
As an oil painter, rather than portray a close representation of a subject, I'm interested in the painting process itself as a way of responding to my surroundings, ideally with some withheld resolution that leaves room to keep looking and imagining.
A resulting openness shows in the energy of certain marks or edges, in selective areas of focus, in peculiar choices of subject or composition, and in areas left distilled or unresolved.
In this sense, a painting can function like an open narrative, not a fixed account but one still open to participation and revision on the part of both the painter and viewer.
KATE STUTS
My artwork celebrates the places where life happens—restaurants filled with conversation, cafés that become daily rituals, theaters where stories are shared, and neighborhood landmarks that hold countless memories. Using watercolor and ink, I capture the character and charm of these buildings because they represent more than architecture; they are spaces where people gather, connect, and create lasting moments. I hope each painting evokes a sense of nostalgia and belonging, inviting viewers to reflect on the places that have shaped their own lives and the meaningful connections made within them. I am also available for commission pieces.
JOLIE CHYLACK
My goal is to explore our natural world and create art for others by recording observations, discoveries, and inspirations provided in nature. In doing so I strive to communicate actionable steps that lead to the restoration of natural cycles. In my artistic and education endeavors, I also aim to promote environmental stewardship and sustainability locally and globally.