Jim Kempner Fine Art is proud to present A Delicate Balance, a visually diverse exhibition that brings together 20 contemporary artists exploring a vast range of themes, styles, and techniques.

Watercolor has been captivating artists and audiences alike for centuries. Although it rose to prominence during the Renaissance for sketching or natural studies, it was not until the 18th century that watercolor was embraced as a true fine art form, admired for its delicate and fashionable aesthetic.

Through the works of this diverse group of artists, we see watercolor’s ability to capture both the subtlety and intensity of complex emotions and narratives. We are excited to present the scope and versatility of the medium in this show.

Some highlights include Jay Kelly’s photorealist depiction of oxygen tanks languishing in the snow, Misha Gore’s gritty, water stained views of New York, Glenn Goldberg’s graphic and fantastical bird and leaf silhouettes. Other highlights are Katia Santibanez and James Siena’s obsessively beautiful abstract works, Jim Watt’s watercolors which recall the delicate touch of Emil Nolde, and Stanley Whitney’s watercolor monotypes, transferred from a wooden matrix, showing another way to utilize the medium.

Artists exhibited include: Brooke Adams, Violet Baxter, Elizabeth Carlsson, Carole Freeman, Glenn Goldberg, Misha Goro, Jay Kelly, Jimmy Mezei, Susu Pianchupattana, Kim Pritsker, Tim Rodgers, Katia Santibanez, Jonathan Santlofer, James Siena, Tom Slaughter, Lynn Stein, Evan Venegas, Jim Watt, Stanley Whitney, Shanlin Ye