Notion Notion Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of Notion Notion featuring work by artists Kathy Davis and Kellianne McCarthy
Notion Notion consists of works from Artists Kellianne McCarthy and Kathy Davis. Through artists’ use of saturated hues, rich textures, and dynamic compositions, they evoke places that reside both within our world and beyond it—bizarre yet reverent spaces that defy conventional understanding.
Kellianne McCarthy’s approach involves building complex layers using oil, acrylic, spray paint, gold or silver leaf, and collage elements on wood panels. These layered constructions are then methodically sanded and further worked upon in a circular process led by intuition as much as deliberation. Her canvases emerge as dreamlike intersections between concrete reality and surreal imagination—places glimpsed out of the corner of one’s eye but never fully graspable.
Kathy Davis’s non-representational style leverages her fascination with color, mark-making, and the freedom provided by acrylics and watercolors. Her works illustrate an unfettered exploration inspired by influences ranging from natural landscapes to urban graffiti. Her gestural brush strokes convey not just artistic technique but also an exuberant sense of creative liberation—a testament to her journey through various career reinventions.
Their works synthesize elements of our known reality with the fantastical possibilities of parallel realms. The end result is an exhibition that invites viewers to inhabit these evocative spaces where normalcy meets the unconventional; familiar forms meet creative liberation. As you explore “Inviting My Notions to Come to This Parallel World,” may you find yourself immersed in vibrant canvases that challenge perceptions while celebrating the boundless horizons of creativity shared by both McCarthy and Davis.
