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Exhibition & Art Talk: Bold Simplicity
March 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MDT
EXHIBITION & ART TALK
BOLD SIMPLICITY
Friday, March 27th | 7:00 – 8:30pm
free
During his residency at Surel’s Place, Hector Beven immersed himself in the parks, riverbanks, and neighborhoods surrounding Garden City and Boise. His practice relies on extended time outdoors, observing light, movement, and the personality of place. He spent long hours sketching and painting along the Boise River Greenbelt and nearby landscapes, returning to the studio to translate these studies into larger, more meditative works.
This series of paintings embodies the character of the local environment–both the beauty of the natural landscape and also the energy and spirit Hector encountered in daily interactions with residents. “By emphasizing bold brushwork and expressive simplification, I want each work to feel alive with the persona of its subject, whether that be a tree, river bend, or overlooked corner of the city.”
This show presents the paintings created during Hector’s stay and sparks conversation about how an “outsider” artist perceives and interprets Garden City. His hope is that you recognize familiar places in new ways, opening dialogue about the unique character of your home environment.
Thank you to Hector Beven’s Residency Sponsors:
