Where Wild Things Grow
Alicia Armstrong Solo Exhibition
Event Types: Visual Arts
Jun 3, 2025 10:00 AM — Jun 28, 2025 4:00 PM
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Liz Rundorff Smith
864-252-5858
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Art & Light Gallery is pleased to present Where Wild Things Grow a solo exhibition of work by Alicia Armstrong (Asheville, N.C.) launching on the Art & Light website and in the gallery at 10:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, June 3 with an opening reception on Friday, June 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Alicia Armstrong’s work is driven by curiosity and an intuitive exploration of color, texture, and form. Using brushes, palette knives, and brayers, to layer oil paint, Armstrong creates compositions that evoke the essence of the landscape while blurring the line between abstraction and representation. Armstrong holds a BFA with a concentration in Painting from the University of North Carolina Asheville where she was the recipient of the art department‘s academic leadership award. Her abstract paintings invite the viewer to pause and reflect, offering a space to find connections and meanings within the interplay of color and texture.
Alicia Armstrong states, “These pieces aim to capture the fleeting impressions of light and atmosphere, much like the sensation of viewing a distant meadow or a hazy horizon. I paint on both canvas and wood panel, as each surface offers distinct qualities: canvas provides a subtle texture and flexibility, while wood panel offers a smooth, rigid foundation that allows for intricate detail and rich texture. This experimentation with different surfaces enhances the depth and character of each piece.”
