Romancing Colors
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Agnes Keller Gallery is pleased to present Romancing Colors, featuring the works of Owen Black, Hazel Lutz, Nadia Mohamed, and Adriel Nguyen. Our Opening Reception will take place on April 13 from 5pm to 8pm. Romancing Colors brings together four dynamic artists whose practices celebrate the emotional and expressive power of color. From luminous abstraction to vibrant figuration, the exhibition explores how color can evoke memory, desire, and transformation.
Each artist approaches their palette with a distinct voice, yet together they create a harmonious dialogue that pulses with energy and depth. Owen Black’s layered compositions explore the tension between chaos and control, while Hazel Lutz’s intuitive brushwork captures fleeting moments of joy and introspection. Nadia Mohamed’s work draws from cultural motifs and personal narratives, weaving intricate patterns into bold, contemporary forms.
Adriel Nguyen, known for her surreal landscapes, contributes a series of radiant, dreamlike paintings that blur the line between the real and the imagined. Romancing Colors is a celebration of visual intensity and emotional resonance. The exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where color is not just seen, but felt—where it becomes a language of connection, curiosity, and wonder.
The exhibition highlights the diverse ways in which each artist engages with color as a central force in their creative process. Whether through intuitive mark-making, symbolic layering, or bold compositional choices, the works on view demonstrate how color can be both a subject and a storyteller. The result is a vibrant, immersive experience that speaks to the emotional and psychological dimensions of visual art. In addition to the gallery presentation, Romancing Colors will feature a series of artist talks and community workshops throughout the exhibition run.
These events aim to deepen the public’s engagement with the artists’ practices and provide insight into the inspirations and techniques behind their work. Details and registration information will be available on the Agnes Keller Gallery website.
This exhibition also marks the first time these four artists have exhibited together, creating a unique opportunity to witness the interplay of their distinct yet complementary styles. Their shared commitment to exploring the expressive potential of color creates a cohesive yet multifaceted narrative that resonates across the gallery space.
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The artists featured in Romancing Colors each bring a unique cultural and conceptual lens to their work, enriching the exhibition with a global sensibility. From Owen Black’s architectural influences to Nadia Mohamed’s exploration of diasporic identity, the show reflects a wide spectrum of lived experiences and artistic traditions. This diversity not only enhances the visual impact of the exhibition but also deepens its emotional and intellectual resonance. Color, in this context, becomes more than a formal element—it becomes a means of storytelling, resistance, and connection. Hazel Lutz’s expressive canvases, for example, channel personal memory through bursts of saturated pigment, while Adriel Nguyen’s surreal palettes evoke the tension between the natural and the imagined. Together, the artists demonstrate how color can be both deeply personal and universally communicative.
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