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Stillness in the Noise

Chris Chernow

Curated by Adah Rose Bitterbaum

October 29th - November 22nd, 2025

In a world overflowing with chaos, Stillness in the Noise offers a space for quiet reflection. Chris Chernow explores moments of intimacy and calm through a series of paintings and drawings that invite the viewer to pause.

The works on paper are rendered in traditional materials—vine charcoal, graphite, water-soluble graphite, and watercolor - while the drawings on linen incorporate similar media, with the addition of acrylic ink in one piece. These drawings often blur the line between drawing and painting, their layered washes intentionally suggesting painterly attributes. The oil paintings, created on both canvas and linen, continue this study of serenity and subtle emotion. Each piece evolved slowly, requiring patience and a willingness to abandon preconceptions. “I sought intimate moments to create paintings and drawings that produce a sense of calm in our chaotic world,” says Chernow. “I hope you enjoy this intimate look into quieter moments.”

In the Lower Gallery

  Red/White/Blue

Elizabeth Curren

Curated by Gaby Mizes

October 29th - November 22nd, 2025

The nationalization of color has been an ongoing theme in US identity, as evidenced in our flag, a deeply revered symbol in our culture. “We pledge allegiance to the flag… and to the Republic for which it stands.” Officially, red stands for valor and bravery, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice. The symbolism of the colors was defined when the Great Seal of the US was created in 1782. [USA.gov} These same colors have become polarized as part of a cultural code: red is identified as “right”, blue as “left”, white is assumed to be the preferred culture. Color is weaponized by both sides of the political divide. There is a tradition of artists’ work commenting on social issues. I want to be part of that tradition.

In the Moment

Cristy West

Curated by Gaby Mizes

October 29th - November 22nd, 2025

In this selection of recent paintings I explore different media—oil paint mixed with cold wax as well as acrylics and collage.  My approach involves a highly charged internal process—being “in the moment.”  Led more by intuition than rational intention, I build up layers, adding and subtracting, finding rhythms and creating depth.  I hope viewers will enjoy engaging with these pieces and can sense the spirit of adventure behind them.

In the Garden Gallery

Cycles

Lisa Battle

Curated by Iza Thomas and Robert Cwiok

October 29th - November 22nd, 2025

Everything in life has its own rhythm and movement. Things are either growing and expanding or contracting and fading away. This collection of ceramic sculptures reflects on the ebb and flow of life, in which happiness turns to sorrow, and sorrow is reborn as hope.

Garden of Wonders

Joanne Levine

Curated by Iza Thomas and Robert Cwiok

October 29th - November 22nd, 2025

The U.S. Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Ave. SW) is a garden of wonders – mist-filled tropical scenes, desert succulents that resemble squids, orchids that look like jellyfish, pitcher plants holding pools of water that reflect the conservatory’s glass roof . . . . These photos aim to capture some of those wonders.