Essence at D'art Gallery

D’art 360 is proud to host the exhibition Essence, by member artists Joy Redstone, Jerry Allison, Pamela Neyman and Shaylen Broughten. Opening Reception: Friday, May 22, 2026, 6-9 PMOn view: from May 21 – June 14, 2026 Art speaks to the essence of what is most human and most transcendental in each of our lives. Each of the artists in this show uses their art to speak to what is most central to their lives and to connect to what is most alive in the viewer. Themes explored include love, gratitude, mortality and beauty. These artists celebrate their own humanity and invite you to experience yours through the vehicle of their art. Joy Redstone: Love Stories Love stories…. The focus of so many movies, books, and whispered confidences across coffee shop tables. We daydream about them, write about them, mourn their departure, build our lives and our hopes around them. Love stories preoccupy us all and inspire us and we celebrate them in the visual arts. Does a love story start with the beloved or does it start within ourselves? Is it a moment of connection filled with presence? Is it the slow build of friendship, compromise and trust? Is it passion, devotion, loyalty? For me, it began within myself with the hard work of loving myself despite what I have perceived as so many reasons not to. These pieces tell the story of the journey of self-love leading to the ability to love others more fully. The love stories in my life now allow me to feel safe, seen and heard. Within my love story, my loss and heartbreak are welcomed, not outcast. Within my love story, I am encouraged to lean into the truth of who I am. Within this love story, my art is celebrated and honored. I honor love stories and their ability to heal and transform. Pam Neyman: Arigato A Journey of Gratitude Through the Land of the Rising Sun The Japanese culture is characterized by a deep respect for others and a strong sense of community. Japanese people are sincerely grateful for everything, not as a need for recognition, but as evidence of their cultural values. Arigato means “thank you” in Japan…and I am filled with gratitude for this journey through such a beautiful, trusting, supportive, and kind country. Photography is so much more than a creative outlet for me. It's my soul-stirring expression, my comfort, my connection with people and nature, my joy. Through my domestic and international travels, I am passionate about building bridges...one person, one location at a time. My sincere wish is that these images will help you gain a new appreciation for our amazing world. Thank you for being a part of my journey! Jerry Allison: Hoodoos, Goblins and Bones / Magical Formations The strange stone formations of the North American Desert West have fascinated all who have seen them. Variously known as Hoodoos, Goblins or Fairy Towers, their names suggest connections to the supernatural. The word “hoodoo” is most commonly used and is understood to be the transliteration of a Southern Paiute word. Its meaning is “something that inspires fear”. This was the term first adopted by the early European settlers. The various Native Peoples who came in contact with these formations had their own mythological reading of them. Some thought they were the petrified remains of Ancient Beings who had been punished for their misbehavior. Some thought they were the dwelling places of Spirit Beings who could leave and move about at will under cover of night. Their actions could range from benevolent to mischievous or even malevolent. These “Strange Spirits” were held in awe, and many thought best avoided. Native Peoples have not revealed to outsiders if Holy People or Shamans sought them out to gain wisdom or power. One wonders. Having spent some time wandering among these features, any or all of these readings seem plausible. Geological explanations of their formation offer a rational account of their existence. I don’t doubt their truth. But I defy anyone to walk among them and not feel the presence of these “Strange Spirits.” Shaylen Broughten: Ebb and Flow Each painting is created with a small amount of water gathered from the earth’s oceans, rivers, and lakes. The concept of adding water from natural sources to each piece is to add the energy of life to the work. The Biomorphic patterns seen throughout Shaylen’s work represent natural forms that repeat in nature, and the connection between all life. This work is created in several layers of fluid acrylic painting, acrylic glazing, spray paint, and an original medium formulated by the artist to create cell patterns. “With various mediums and techniques, I have created a process that is both chaotic and controlled. Through this balanced process of controlled chaos, I can collaborate with energy outside of myself, ebbing and flowing, I move with my intuition, intention, and breath. The result is a visual interpretation of my conversation with the ethers. A visual meditation.” Show Events: On View: May 21 – June 14, 2026 Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 22, 6-9PM First Friday: June 5, 5-9PM Third Friday Collectors Night: June 19, 6-9PM Sundays on Santa Fe: May 31, 11AM-4PM Last Look: Sunday, June 14, 11AM-4PM Banner Image: Jerry Allison, “Devil’s Garden.” 18 x 12.