PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Exploring Texture in Art!
Opening Reception May 10th 5:30 to 7:30
“Pushing the Boundaries”, the newest group show hosted by Mark Bettis Gallery will be featuring 10+ local and national artists who will be using a multitude of mediums to explore a heavily textured body of work.
If you are looking for something that ‘literally’ stands out from the crowd, this show is for you!
Our artists are creating a showcase of artworks that explores the use of texture, mesmerizing you with surfaces that make you want to reach out and touch. They will be creating a new experience taking you beyond the two-dimensional!
“Texture- As Defined in Art
“The perceived surface quality of a work of art… it can be felt through touch or seen visually.”
The exhibition will be shown at the Mark Bettis Gallery’s at 123 Roberts Street from May 10th through May 24th, 2025.
There will be an opening reception at the gallery on Saturday, May 10th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, refreshments will be served. The artists will be present to meet and talk with guests about their creations. All the works on display will be offered for sale.
BETWEEN THE TWO OF US
Part II
Opening Reception June 14th 5:30 to 7:30
Artists Mark Bettis and Nabil El Jaouhari are collaborating on a new exhibition that combines Bettis's paintings with El Jaouhari's wood burning and collage techniques. This marks their second joint project, following their previous successful partnership. The exhibition is set to open on June 14th at the Mark Bettis Gallery, located at 123 Roberts Street in Asheville's River Arts District
Nabil El Jaouhari, originally from Lebanon, studied fine arts at the Lebanese University in Beirut before completing his MFA in painting and printmaking at
the University of Missouri. His work is known for its intricate collages on wooden panels, integrating elements from his previous oil paintings, prints, and studies, combined with detailed wood burning. This approach reflects themes of destruction and reconstruction, aiming for reconciliation and recreation.
Mark Bettis, a prominent figure in Asheville's art scene, operates the Mark Bettis Gallery, which showcases contemporary art from various artists, including El Jaouhari. The gallery has hosted numerous exhibitions, such as "The Color of Air" in June 2024, featuring El Jaouhari's exploration of air's elemental and emotional aspects through paintings and 3D works.
The upcoming exhibition promises a unique fusion of Bettis's dynamic painting style with El Jaouhari's textured wood burning and collage techniques. Art enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing this innovative collaboration starting June 14 at the Mark Bettis Gallery.
The exhibition will be shown from June 14th through June 28th, 2025.
There will be an opening reception at the gallery on Saturday, June 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, refreshments will be served. The artists will be present to meet and talk with guests about their creations. All the works on display will be offered for sale.
