Synesthesia: Olena McMurtrey

Secession Art & Design is excited to feature "Synesthesia", our summer solo show by artist, Olena McMurtrey. This exhibition explores the movement of the city, abstract landscapes, and waves painted in oil and resin. It is a deep dive into three bodies of work that gives you a birds-eye view into her color wheel of paint and imagination.

When you look at the world, how does it make you feel? This question is central to how Olena paints. The typically monochrome architecture of Sea Ranch turns into colorful whimsical houses that dance on the sea. Images of San Francisco street scenes are fragmented, with each day a different shade. Experiments in painting with resin and sand from Ocean Beach lead to abstract waves full of texture, evoking the movement and calm of the ocean. As you look for escape and adventures to begin your summer, stop by the gallery to see this beautiful show.

Please join us on Friday, June 11, 5-7 PM for an art opening at the gallery to meet the artist.