Opening: Friday, September 4, 2026

Exhibition: September 4 – 26, 2026

Artist Talk: Friday, September 25, 2026

 

Through watercolor, pen and ink, and mixed media, Laurel Payne presents a series of expressive, non-traditional portraits that explore identity, emotion, and human connection. Rather than striving for photographic likeness, Payne interprets her subjects through intuitive mark-making, vibrant color, and spontaneous applications of paint and ink. Ranging from intimate miniature works to large-scale pieces on paper, the exhibition celebrates the unique qualities that define each individual while inviting viewers to consider how emotion and perception shape the way we see one another.