New Horizons: An Exhibition of Emerging Artists
Location: 1535 Walnut St, KC, Mo @ The Arts Asylum
Date: October 4th, 2024, 6pm - 8pm
An Exhibition of Emerging Artists
Curated by Daniel Montoute, New Horizons: An Exhibition of Emerging Artists celebrated the vibrant future of contemporary art. This event showcased fresh, inspiring work from up-and-coming talents, with each piece reflecting innovative approaches and unique perspectives. The exhibition not only connected audiences with diverse, creative voices but also supported the community—a portion of sales benefited reStart Inc., a Kansas City non-profit dedicated to ending homelessness. This curated experience demonstrated where art meets purpose, amplifying both artistic expression and community impact.
Featured Artist: Adriana Brown
Website: adrianabrownart.com
Social Media: Instagram: @adrianabrownart
Adriana Brown is an interdisciplinary artist hailing from Hannibal, Missouri, with roots in the Kansas City area. With a background in art and psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Adriana merges her passions for creativity and mental health, using her artwork to make others feel seen, heard, and inspired. Now a full-time artist, she celebrates her first year of running her own art business, showcasing her versatile talent in mixed media, primarily acrylic and watercolor. Adriana's work, including pieces like Movement in Color, On Top of the World, and Tectonics at Play, will be featured in the upcoming 'New Horizons' exhibition. Don't miss the chance to experience her dynamic creations and support a cause close to her heart.
Meet the Artists
Featured Artist: Brian Shadensack
Social Media: Brian Shadensack on Facebook
Brian Shadensack is an artist who embraces the raw and unpredictable nature of the creative process. Rejecting the obsession with the final product, Brian's work delves into the intrinsic beauty of materials, the act of creation, and the unexpected outcomes that arise from artistic exploration. His philosophy, that there is no failure in art—only the creation of something different—shines through in his mixed media paintings. Brian's featured works, such as Hellscape 3 and Reclining Women, will be part of the 'New Horizons' exhibition, inviting viewers to experience the beauty of expression in its most unfiltered form.
Featured Artist: Brittany Buchanan
Social Media: Instagram: @Brittbphotography
Brittany Buchanan is a Kansas City-based photographer with a for capturing the overlooked beauty in everyday life. As an amateur/semi-professional photographer, Brittany's work encourages viewers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the dynamic world around them. Her photography invites people to take a moment to "smell the roses" and find joy in the small details often missed in the rush of daily life. Brittany's pieces, City in Reflection 1, City in Reflection 2, and In the Spotlight will be showcased in the 'New Horizons' exhibition, offering a glimpse into her evolving artistic journey and her love for discovering unexpected moments of beauty.
Featured Artist: Jesus Garcia
Jesus Garcia is an enthusiastic artist dedicated to sharing his passion for creativity with the world. With a goal to have his work appreciated locally and internationally, Jesus focuses on producing vibrant paintings that resonate with the community. His work embodies a desire for recognition and connection through art, hoping to inspire others and spread joy with his creations. Jesus will be showcasing his series titled Art for Walls at the 'New Horizons' exhibition, where he aspires to leave a lasting impression on all who view his art.
Featured Artist: Kelly Meiners
Website: www.KELLYMEINERS.art
Social Media: Instagram: @kellymeiners.art
Kelly Meiners is an intuitive painter whose work serves as a powerful means of communication, expressing emotions and thoughts shaped by her journey with a brain injury and long-term effects of COVID-19. Once a busy mom, physical therapist, college professor, and department chair, Kelly’s life dramatically changed due to the virus, leaving her homebound and unable to care for herself. Through her art, she finds peace, creativity, and a way to connect with the world despite her physical limitations.
Kelly creates her abstract paintings in short bursts, working with a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels, and graphite. Her work, like her piece Whirlwind of Summer, captures the harmonious chaos that reflects her internal experiences and challenges. With her art, Kelly hopes to raise awareness about the impact of Long COVID and inspire hope and resilience in others facing difficult circumstances.
Featured Artist: Miranda Pietzsch
Social Media: Instagram: @mirpeachy
Miranda Pietzsch is a Kansas City-based artist and passionate animal welfare advocate. Her artwork, characterized by bright colors and an insatiable curiosity, spans various mediums and subjects. Miranda's piece, Friends Outside the Binary, explores themes of gender identity and acceptance, aiming to offer a moment of reflection and understanding. With a background that embraces a wide range of interests and artistic styles, Miranda is excited to share her work in the upcoming "New Horizons" exhibition.
Featured Artist: Robert Castillo
Website: robertcastillo.art
Social Media: Instagram: @blob_castle
Robert Castillo, an interdisciplinary artist from Kansas City, blends his background as a jazz bassist and composer with a diverse visual art practice. His work ranges from realistic portraits using glazing oil painting techniques to vibrant geometric forms and intricate stone sculptures. Influenced by his Mayan heritage and a global perspective, Castillo’s art defies categorization and invites viewers to connect with their own heritage and creativity. His piece, On Pink, a striking, will be showcased at the "New Horizons" exhibition. Discover the depth and dynamism of Castillo’s work and engage with a creative journey that celebrates cultural heritage and artistic exploration.
Featured Artist: Sierra Faust
Website: sierrafaust.com
Social Media: Instagram: @sierramfaust
Sierra Faust is an innovative artist who appropriates text and the texture of information, transforming literary sources into tangible experiences. Her artistic practice involves designing templates and establishing rules for action—such as grids for writing—allowing her to map language into physical space.
Through her artwork, Sierra seeks to challenge the authority of language, exposing its imperfect relationship with reality. She views her practice as a language game that reveals the complexities of communication, inviting viewers to engage with new ideas outside their areas of expertise.
