Pretty To A Wall
July 11th - 25th
Opening Night July 11th, 5 - 7 pm
“Pretty To A Wall” begins with two questions: who is the pretty, and what is a wall?
This exhibition centers on ceramic faces-some reflective, some punctured, some holding mirrors.
Patient, handmade, intimate forms emerge from clay and attach themselves to objects that resist resolution.
Our world is structured within invisible grids. We are born into them fully formed-delicate thresholds that move us from one space to another, often without our awareness. The shift is subtle but absolute: you are not just the viewer. You are the narrator. You are the creator.
Pretty, isn’t it?
CARBON/CHROMA
August 8th - 22nd
Opening Night August 8th, 5 - 7 pm
In Carbon/Chroma, El Jaouhari explores the fertile tension between destruction and renewal. The title reflects the work’s dual forces: the scorched, organic textures of wood burning and torchwork (carbon) set against bursts of vivid pigment and radiant light (chroma).
This body of work brings together intricate mixed-media compositions that bridge traditional craft and contemporary abstraction. Each piece moves between erosion and illumination, surface and depth, memory and reinvention.
Key elements of the work include:
Pyrography & Torch work
Deep, rhythmic patterns are burned directly into the wood, forming a raw, tactile foundation.
Artistic Rebirth
Fragments from the artist’s earlier paintings are reintroduced through collage, allowing past works to re-emerge in new contexts.
Luminous Accents
Gold leaf and high-saturation color catch and reflect light, creating a striking counterpoint to the charred surfaces.
