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Pentimenti exhibits contemporary art in a wide array of mediums, by a line of established artists alongside up-and-coming talents.
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02/21/2025

On view now! Anna Wehrwein’s solo exhibition, “Tender Ground”, at Pentimenti until March 8th.

This exhibition includes both paintings and works on paper. Anna’s paintings evolve in unexpected ways, beginning with dynamic color fields, followed by layers of imagery influenced by the vibrant and shifting foundation. Among her works on paper, Anna selected Color-Aid paper for three pieces, intentionally leaving parts of the surface exposed to emphasize her deliberate choices of paper colors, which remain visible beneath rich surfaces of charcoal or colored pencil.

Image 1:
Shoreline
60 x 48 x 2 inches / 152 x 122 x 5 cm
Oil on canvas
2024

Image 2 | Detail
Reader (big fan)
60 x 48 x 2 inches / 152 x 122 x 5 cm
Oil on canvas
2024

Image 3 (Left to Right):
Watering (Care Ethics)
30 x 22.5 inches / 76 x 57 cm
Oil on paper
2023

View
30 x 22.5 inches / 76 x 57 cm
Oil on paper
2023

02/19/2025

INSTITUTION ACQUISITION | JACKIE MILAD | Skokie Public Library | Skokie, Illinois

Pentimenti is excited to announce that “An Undoing 2” by Jackie Milad is now part of the permanent art collection at the Skokie Public Library!

Rooted in Jackie’s Egyptian and Honduran heritage, her work seamlessly intertwines the past and present, creating a dynamic fusion of cultural representations. “An Undoing 2” underwent a transformative process, incorporating techniques like collage, stitching, and attachment, leading to a seamless blend that creates a tapestry both symbolically and physically.

Thank you to the Skokie Public Library Board, the Art Committee team, and Gretchen Burch for their steadfast commitment to supporting Jackie Milad. Congrats Jackie!

Image 1:
An Undoing 2
78 x 65 inches / 198.1 x 165.1 cm
Mixed-media on hand dyed canvas collage / painting on canvas
2024

Image 2:
An Undoing 2 | Detail

02/15/2025

PRESS | ART SPIEL: "Art Spiel Picks: Philly Exhibitions in February 2025” | Anna Wehrwein

Excited to share that "Tender Ground", Anna Wehrwein’s solo exhibition at Pentimenti, was selected in "Art Spiel Picks: Philly Exhibitions in February 2025". Thank you to Art Spiel and Claire Haik for reviewing this stunning exhibition!

Don’t miss the chance to experience “Tender Ground”, on view through March 8.

“Quiet moments make up most of our lives, yet they often pass unnoticed. Anna Wehrwein’s "Tender Ground" draws focus to these overlooked experiences of everyday life, exploring “moments of care and acts of tenderness.” Many of her paintings depict solitary figures at rest or in reflection. Their averted gazes and obscured faces somehow amplify their intimacy.”

02/12/2025

INSTITUTION ACQUISITION & EXHIBITION | LAUREN MABRY | John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI.

Huge thank you to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center for acquiring “Melon Flow State (orange, yellow, pink)” for their permanent collection!
Huge thanks to curators Jodi Throckmorton and Laura Bickford for your incredible support.

A well-deserved congratulations to Lauren on this monumental institutional acquisition, and for your three months residency at Kohler Co!

Don’t miss Lauren’s work in the group exhibition “Clocking In: 2024 Arts/Industry Residents” at JMKAC, on view through March 2, 2025.

Image 1:
Installation view at JMKAC
Photos Credit of Kohler Co.

Image 2:
Melon Flow State (orange, yellow, pink)
90 x 40 x .5 inches / 228 x 101.6 x 1.27 cm
Vitreous china, glaze
2024

02/07/2025

Focusing on Natalie Kuenzi’s work in our current two-person exhibition, “Beauty We Forge”. Pentimenti will be open late tonight for Old City Gallery Walk! Stop by and explore the show—our doors are open until 7 p.m. See you soon!
Natalie Kuenzi’s work challenges the traditional boundaries between high and low art, examining how these distinctions shape contemporary artistic practices. Using extracted materials to create her work, she focuses on the resilience of nature surrounding her, exploring its influence and significance in her creative process. This interplay intensifies the tension between the fixed and the free, drawing parallels between natural and supernatural forces.

Image 1:

Bramble | Detail
32 x 36 x 22.75 inches / 81 x 91 x 57.8 cm
Earthenware, glaze
2024

Image 2:

Bramble (Floor Installation)
32 x 36 x 22.75 inches / 81 x 91 x 57.8 cm
Earthenware, glaze
2024

Image 3 (Left to Right):

Tumbleweed (Floor Installation)
29.5 x 29.5 x 13 inches / 75 x 75 x 33 cm
Earthenware, glaze
2024

Pliable Root
24 x 21 x 1.5 inches / 61 x 53.3 x 3.8 cm
Earthenware, glaze
2024

01/24/2025

Highlighting the work by Emmanuela Soria Ruiz in our current two-person exhibition “Beauty We Forge”.

Emmanuela Soria Ruiz’s drawings and wall sculptures explore the concept of paratext, presenting a layered narrative that invites viewers to interpret their own meaning and response. Drawing inspiration from Baroque theatrical scenography, gardens, and choreographic notation, Emmanuela incorporates these elements into her sculptures (made from steel and printed fabrics) and her drawings (ink on paper). All these classical myths are retold in a way that resonates with the struggles of feminist liberation in the modern day. She traces a landscape of abundance and transformation—capturing the universe in continuous movement and the impact of women.

Image 1 (Left to Right):
Wind 1
36 x 32 x 1 inches / 91.4 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm
Steel and digitally printed fabric
2024

Grítenme Montes y Valles
20 x 25 inches / 51 x 38 cm
Watercolor on paper
2023

Image 2:

Wind 2
32 x 32 x 1 inches / 81.3 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm
Steel and digitally printed fabric
2024

Image 3:

Laberinto 2
20 x 15 inches / 51 x 38 cm
Ink on paper
2024

Image 4:

Laberinto 2 | Detail
20 x 15 inches / 51 x 38 cm
Ink on paper
2024

01/15/2025

MUSEUM EXHIBITION - 15th Bienal de la Habana – “Shared Horizons” in Havana, Cuba | LA VAUGHN BELLE.

La Vaughn Belle was invited to present her work in the group exhibition “La tradición se rompe pero cuesta / Breaking From Tradition Isn’t Free” at the 15th Biennial de La Habana on view till February 28, 2025. This exhibition marks the first collective of Caribbean art organized by the National Museum. “On The Service To The Kingdom", is on view at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

This Biennial marks its 40th anniversary. “Shared Horizons” emphasizes the importance of building connections and fostering collaboration to create an equitable and sustainable future. Bringing together approximately 400 artists, the Biennial continues to serve as a platform for artistic collaboration and collective progress. Thank you to the curators Jorge Fernández Torres and the Contemporary Art specialist José Manuel Noceda Fernández. Congrats La Vaughn Belle! 🎉🎊

Image 1:
Detail | On The Service To The Kingdom

Image 2:
On The Service To The Kingdom
Acrylic painting on 45 paper plates
2017

01/08/2025

TWO-PERSON EXHIBITION | January 17 - March 8, 2025 | NATALIE KUENZI & EMMANUELA SORIA RUIZ: Beauty We Forge.
Dialogue & Reception: Friday, January 17 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Dialogue | With the artists from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

Pentimenti proudly presents "Beauty We Forge", a two-person exhibition featuring the works of Natalie Kuenzi and Emmanuela Soria Ruiz. Both artists draw profound inspiration from the natural world. United by this shared vision and infused with personal themes, their work unveils hidden marvels waiting to be discovered.

Natalie Kuenzi
Tumbleweed
24 x 24 x 15.5 inches / 61 x 61 x 40.7 cm
earthware, glaze
2024

Emmanuela Soria Ruiz
Gritenme Montes y Valles
20 x 15 inches / 50.5 x 38 cm
watercolor on paper
2023

01/07/2025

SOLO EXHIBITION | January 17 - March 8, 2025 | ANNA WEHRWEIN: Tender Ground
Dialogue & Reception: Friday, January 17 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dialogue | With the artist from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pentimenti is proud to present "Tender Ground", a solo exhibition featuring Anne Wehrwein's mixed-media works. In her work, Anna Wehrwein explores the profound connections between familiar individuals and human emotions, intertwining elements of art history, personal narratives, and abstraction. Join us as we delve into a world of moments of care and acts of tenderness with artistic innovation.

Watering (Care Ethics)
30 x 22 inches / 76 x 55.5 cm
Oil on Paper (Framed)
2023

A sun (morning) | Detail
9 x 6 inches / 22.5 x 15 cm
Colored pencil, walnut ink, graphite, and work color on Color-aid paper
2023

Movement (ZZ) | Detail
40 x 32 x 1.5 / 101.5 x 81 x 3.8 cm
Oil on canvas
2023

12/24/2024

Pentimenti is closed until January 4, 2025.

A big thank you to our artists, visitors, collectors, and art community 🌟 Your support has made this year truly extraordinary.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with peace, creativity, and new adventures!🎉

12/17/2024

FINAL WEEK | Don’t miss “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”, a group exhibition. Explore works that delve into memory, identity, and the intricate ties between place and narrative.

On view through Friday, December 20.

Anne Buckwalter
Dan Gunn
Isaac Scott
Raúl Romero
Soyeon Shin

Image 1:

Anne Buckwalter
Watching Tampopo Through The Window
16 x 16 inches / 40.6 x 40.6 cm
gouache on panel
2023

Decorative Fireplace
20 x 16 inches / 50.8 x 40.6 cm
gouache on panel
2023

Princess Cake
14 x 18 inches / 35.6 x 45.7 cm
gouache on panel
2023

Isaac Scott
Untitled
10 x 8 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 x 20 cm | Each Work
glazed ceramic
2024

Raúl Romero
Beneath the Surface: TranscendentK Rhythm in 6/8
44 x 27 x 27 inches / 111.5 x 6.8 x 68.5 cm
Wood, Drum hardware, 22 inch Romeo Fiberskyn drum heads, Ghillie, forest green latex paint
2024

Image 2:

Dan Gunn
Weathervane Hand Scenery
40 x 29 x 1 inches / 101.5 x 71 x 2.5 cm
Acrylic, milk paint, light stable metalized acid dye, and water-based polyurethane on birch plywood and poplar,
with brass and nylon cord
2024

Penny Bank Scenery
47 x 28 x 1 inches / 119.3 x 71 x 2.5 cm
Acrylic, milk paint, light stable metalized acid dye, and water-based polyurethane on birch plywood
and poplar, with nylon cord
2024

Image 3:

Raúl Romero
Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Aspiration
Various sizes
Copper, gooseneck microphone arms, blue 2424 acrylic, acoustic foam panels, speaker wire,
transducers, original sound composition of Coquí and Blackdrum Fish, audio components, 400 - 500
nm Blue Light Spectrum
2024

Image 4:

Soyeon Shin
What is the Plan for Today?
17.75 x 17.75 inches / 45 x 45 cm
Acrylic on canvas
2024

12/14/2024

Art & Object invited Christine Pfister, Director at Pentimenti, to share her insights on creativity. She was truly honor to be included alongside five other remarkable individuals you interviewed.

Art & Object: The Creative Economy, by Cynthia Close.
“At Pentimenti, my primary responsibility is to support my artists. I represent 21 established artists and regularly introduce emerging guest artists to two separate spaces.”

Art & Object provides readers with the latest updates and stories in the art world. Its mission is to inform collectors and drive meaningful conversations about art.

12/13/2024

We were delighted to present the incredible works of Jacob Feige, Soyeon Shin, and Derrick Velasquez. A huge thank you to the Untitled team for an amazing week! We loved every moment of sharing these artists’ work with such an engaged audience.

Gratitude to Jacob, Soyeon, and Derrick for their expansive vision. You continue to inspire us every day.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, asked insightful questions, and showed their support. Your enthusiasm makes all of this possible. And a special shout-out to our PG crew, especially Emily for your dedicated support. We love to be part of such a passionate arts community!

11/27/2024

This week, we're spotlighting Anne Buckwalter's work in the exhibition “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”.

Warm Thanksgiving Wishes! Pentimenti is closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Anne Buckwalter’s work investigates gender identity and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Drawing inspiration from the folk art traditions of her Pennsylvania Dutch background, she arranges varied objects within enigmatic domestic settings and ambiguous spaces. The artist delves into how the commonplace setting of the home can quietly hold moments of forbidden desire, revealing the unseen layers of domestic life.

Princess Cake
14 x 18 inches / 35.6 x 45.7 cm
Gouache on panel
2023

Two Installation Views

Decorative Fireplace
20 x 16 inches / 50.8 x 40.6 cm
Gouache on panel
2023

11/22/2024

This week, we're focusing on Dan Gunn's work in the exhibition “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”.

Dan Gunn’s work explores how Midwestern imagery functions ideologically, serving as a psychological and mythological backdrop for America's self-identity. He aspires to create scenes rich with associations and emotional depth, crafting folk art that reflects the intimacy of the present moment.

Weathervane Hand Scenery
40 x 29 x 1 inches / 101.5 x 71 x 2.5 cm
Acrylic, milk paint, light stable metalized acid dye, and
water-based polyurethane on birch plywood and poplar,
with brass and nylon cord
2024

Bittersweet Scenery
82 x 46 x 3/4 inches / 208 x 116.5 x 1.9 cm
Acrylic, stain, furniture finish on Birch plywood and aspen
with nylon cord
2020

Corncob Doll Scenery
45 x 26 x 1 inches / 114.3 x 66.4 x 2.5 cm
Acrylic, milk paint, light stable metalized acid dye, and
water-based polyurethane on birch plywood and poplar,
with nylon cord
2024

11/19/2024

Pentimenti is proud to be returning to the Untitled Art Fair with the artists Jacob Feige, Soyeon Shin, and Derrick Velasquez. Looking forward to seeing you at our Booth C40!

Fair Hours:
December 4 - 7 I 11 am - 7 pm
December 8 I 11 am - 5 pm

The 13th edition of Untitled Art is centered around the theme East Meets West. By focusing on underrepresented artists and communities in the contemporary art scene, sparking discussions on the contrasts and connections with Western practices. By exploring the concept of East Meets West from a global perspective, the fair seeks to challenge and expand traditional boundaries.

We would like to thank the guest curators, Kathy Huang and Jungmin Cho, for leading the curation and for selecting Pentimenti.

For our booth preview or additional information, please direct message or email us at [email protected].

11/15/2024

This week, we're featuring Raúl Romero's work in “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”.

Raúl's practice explores the intercommunication between people and their environment through sculptural sound installation.

“Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Rhythm in 6/8” explores the transformation of a utilitarian object, such as a Remo drum wrapped in Ghillie, into vessels for sound. The work uncovers their potential for versatility.

“Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Aspiration” installation on view features a four-channel immersive experience where hand-hammered copper forms act as acoustic transducers, producing metallic tonal qualities that shape a unique auditory landscape.

Images 1-3 :
Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Rhythm in 6/8
44 x 27 x 27 inches / 111.5 x 68.5 x 68.5 cm
Wood, drum hardware, 22-inch Remo Fiberskyn drum
heads, Ghillie, forest green latex paint
2024

Images 4-5 :
Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Aspiration
Various sizes
Copper, gooseneck microphone arms, blue 2424 acrylic,
acoustic foam panels, speaker wire, transducers, original
sound composition of Coquí and Blackdrum Fish, audio
components, 400 - 500 nm Blue Light Spectrum
2024

11/08/2024

This week, we're presenting Isaac Scott's work in the exhibition “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”.

Isaac Scott’s ceramic sculptures capture the spirit of West Philadelphia, intertwining the history of the city’s Black community and Bartram’s Garden with themes of resilience and unity. Inspired by Tupac Shakur’s "The Rose That Grew from Concrete," Scott seeks to illuminate the challenging realities faced by today's communities, blending urban life with beauty and hope for a brighter future.

Image 1: Untitled, 10 x 8 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 x 20 cm, glazed ceramic, 2024

Image 2: Untitled, 10 x 8 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 x 20 cm, glazed ceramic, 2024

Image 3: Untitled, 10 x 8 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 x 20 cm, glazed ceramic, 2024

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Pentimenti is closed until January 4, 2025. A big thank you to you all! 🌟 Your support has made this year truly extraordinary. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with peace, creativity, and new adventures! ✨

Happy Holidays!

Pentimenti is closed until January 4, 2025. A big thank you to our artists, visitors, collectors, and art community 🌟 Your support has made this year truly extraordinary. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with peace, creativity, and new adventures!🎉

We were delighted to present the incredible works of Jacob Feige, Soyeon Shin, and Derrick Velasquez. A huge thank you to the Untitled team for an amazing week! We loved every moment of sharing these artists’ work with such an engaged audience. Gratitude to Jacob, Soyeon, and Derrick for their expansive vision. You continue to inspire us every day. Finally, a big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, asked insightful questions, and showed their support. Your enthusiasm makes all of this possible. And a special shout-out to our PG crew, especially Emily for your dedicated support. We love to be part of such a passionate arts community! #untitledart #miamibeach #pentimenti #art #artfair

This week, we highlight the work of Soyeon Shin in “To Be Bound By Place and Lore”. Extended gallery hours for Old City Gallery Walk today till 8:00 pm. Soyeon invites viewers into her unique perspective of her day-to-day life, transforming the ordinary into a surreal reflection of her mental landscape. Her vibrant paintings reveal the beauty of the mundane. Grounded in South Korea's minimalist and industrial styles, she artfully explores the interplay between nature and man-made structures, capturing the essence of her local cityscape. Images: Jet Lag 12.5 x 12.5 inches / 31.75 x 31.75 cm Acrylic on canvas 2024 Homesick 31.5 × 31.5 inches / 80 x 80 cm Acrylic on canvas 2024 What’s The Plan for Today? 17.75 × 17.75 inches / 45 x 45 cm Acrylic on canvas 2024 A Tree 31.5 x 25.5 inches / 80 x 65 cm Acrylic on canvas 2024

PENTIMENTI is thrilled to announce the opening of “To Be Bound By Place and Lore” on October 25! Join us for the reception on Friday, October 25th, from 6–8 pm, with remarks at 7 pm. Featuring works by Anne Buckwalter, Dan Gunn, Raúl Romero, Isaac Scott, and Soyeon Shin, this exhibition explores the psychological and mythological aspects of regional identity. Through their individual interpretations of pastoral landscapes, the artists explore the contrasts between urban and rural environments. Their works spark a conversation around key themes, including identity, communities, environmental concerns, and the subtleties of daily life. ~~~ Anne Buckwalter Mirror in The Parlor 18 x 14 inches / 45.7 x 35.6 cm Gouache on panel 2023 Dan Gunn Bittersweet Scenery 82 x 46 x 3/4 inches / 208 x 116.5 x 1.9 cm Acrylic, stain, furniture finish on Birch plywood and aspen with nylon cord 2020 Raúl Romero Beneath the Surface: Transcendental Aspiration (detail) Various sizes Oxidized hand-hammered copper resonant acoustic transducer 2024 Isaac Scott Untitled 10 x 8 x 8 inches / 25.5 x 20 x 20 cm Glazed ceramic 2024 Soyeon Shin What’s the Plan for Today? 17.75 x 17.75 inches / 45 x 45 cm Acrylic on canvas 2024

HOLIDAY BREAK | GALLERY CLOSED DECEMBER 23 - JAN 2

HOLIDAY BREAK | GALLERY CLOSED DECEMBER 23 - JAN 2 From all of us here at Pentimenti Gallery, we’re wishing you a happy holiday season and a restful and relaxing time with loved ones. To everyone who has enriched our gallery with their company – artists, collectors, curators, patrons, peers, and more – we extend our sincere thanks. This year has been remarkable, and we are filled with gratitude for being part of such a supportive arts community, both locally and internationally. Here's to a new year of boundless joy, delightful experiences, and exciting artistic adventures!

FINAL DAYS | MARK KHAISMAN | The Crowds Mark Khaisman’s solo exhibition The Crowds will close Saturday, December 17. Don’t miss out on your chance to see this show! #pentimenti #pentimentigallery #pentimentiwarehouse #oldcityphilly #oldcityarts #philadelphiadesigndistrict #philadelphia #phillyartgalleries #phillygallery #phillyarts #phillyart #art #contemporaryart #fineart @mkhaisman

FINAL DAYS | MICHELLE BENOIT | ReWeave Michelle Benoit’s solo exhibition Reweave will close Saturday, December 17. Stop by and see the show before it’s gone! #pentimenti #pentimentigallery #pentimentiwarehouse #oldcityphilly #oldcityarts #philadelphiadesigndistrict #philadelphia #phillyartgalleries #phillygallery #phillyarts #phillyart #art #contemporaryart #fineart @michelle.benoit

PIC OF THE WEEK | MARK KHAISMAN | The Crowds On view until December 17, 2022 In the project room, Winterscape depicts a man running through the forest, a metaphor for our passage through time. Similar to our own life experiences, his journey is full of challenges, surprises, and extreme highs and lows. It is unclear whether Running Man 3 is running towards or away from unspecified or unknown circumstances, and where his journey will take him. This immersive installation will present a Tape Noir Series made with clear tape, laser ink on plexiglass, and a light box as well as black tape and foam. Running Man 3 40 x 27 x 6 inches / 101.6 x 68.6 x 15.2 cm Clear tape with laser ink on plexiglass, light box 2020 #pentimentigallery #pentimenti #pentimentiwarehouse #contemporaryart #oldcityphilly #oldcitydistrict #philadelphiadesigndistrict #philadelphiaartgalleries #philadelphiaartgallery #installation #painting @mkhaisman

PENTIMENTI PERSPECTIVE 03 | JOHN PREUS: A STATE OF THE UNION

PENTIMENTI PERSPECTIVE 03 l JOHN PREUS: A STATE OF THE UNION Solo Exhibition - November 6, 2020 to January 23, 2021. Join us for a virtual tour of the exhibition, and discussion of the artist's themes and process. . #pentimenti #pentimentigallery #pentimentiwarehouse #contemporaryart #philadelphiaartgalleries #craftnow #oldcityphilly #johnpreus @johnpreus