Allen, The Fish, and Captain Jack

Upcoming Exhibition: Atac Gallery, Hickory NC

Join me from August 29 for the opening night of my new solo exhibition at the ATAC Gallery in Hickory, NC. The exhibition, Examine the Past, Create the Future, will feature past and current work  with the underlying theme of cultural reflection.  

Allen, The Fish, and Captain Jack
Allen, The Fish, and Captain Jack by Joan E. Gardner

Exhibition Details:

When: August 29 – October 4, 2025

Where: ATAC Gallery, 1020 3rd Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Opening reception: August 29 at 5:30 to 7 PM.  

Examine the Past, Create the Future: About My Exhibition

“Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.”

– Picasso.

In the ‘90’s I changed my art practice from primarily landscape painting to art that referenced our society.  Issues that I found troubling have not been resolved.  Many have worsened.  

My current work is a continuation of that exploration.  It is my task to present issues in a way that is straightforward.  I am addressing the general population as well as the art community.   

“An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.” 

– Nina Simone.

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