"Tension/Expansion"
- Rebecca Silvers

Tension/Expansion represents paintings I’ve completed between 2015 and 2025 - though primarily from 2020 to 2025. This body of work is an exercise in turning inward. Much of my internal struggle has been about the feeling of restriction and pressure (only exacerbated by Covid). Where my life or psyche constricts, this painterly voice finds leverage, the force to push against it. Emotional, mental, and physical tension is an inherent part of my existence, and the need to express and unravel it is a visceral part of why I paint, a unique valve through which intensity can be released.

I am applying techniques for layering and masking developed while working in other media: silk painting with dye and wax resists, motion design and animated film (media with great propensity for creating flow states). Bringing these style preferences to current work with ink, pencil and pastel on wooden panels is a sort of synthesis. The interplay between opposing forces: hard edges with soft gradients, cool and warm color groups, light and dark spaces, have become a language to address intricacies of relationship - nuances of resistance, boundaries, containment, love and pain. Harmony, growth, and my impressions of the natural world; cycles of earthly processes - birth, blossoming, decay and death, are increasingly on my mind. There is some natural flow to how life moves that I am interested in, and it’s always a surprise. It can be trance inducing to create repeating shapes. The rhythmic movement of curves feels like magic to me - a way to make a little more space for light to shine through.

If you are interested in purchasing the art showcased in this online exhibition, please send an email to gallery@2727.today with the subject "Interest in Purchase". Please include the title of the piece and the artist's name in your email. We are also happy to provide more information about the artist and put you in contact with them for further inquiries.

For printed accessories please visit my online shop at https://rebecca-silvers-shop.printful.me/

The prices and the artwork's availability might change after the show. Please contact gallery@2727.today for updated information.

Rebecca Silvers

Strange Changes: Concepts of Metamorphosis

Gallery 2727 is pleased to announce the exhibition "Strange Changes: Concepts of Metamorphosis," a captivating collection of artworks that delve into the intriguing realm of transformation and change. The exhibition runs from November 7 to 30, featuring a diverse range of pieces that explore the concept of metamorphosis in various forms.

For many people, the word metamorphosis brings to mind the idea of a caterpillar in a cocoon, rearranging itself into a magnificent butterfly—a progression both miraculous and eminently natural. Yet a metamorphosis must not necessarily be benign. It is a dramatic transformation, complete and irreversible, and its effects are not always predictable. In classical mythology, metamorphosis was a mixed blessing at best, at worst a form of divine retribution. Metamorphic rocks are produced by heat and pressure so intense that it alters their mineral composition. In the case of societal metamorphosis, change often comes in the form of violent upheaval as political systems shift and collapse. Even for the caterpillar in its cocoon, metamorphosis requires the disintegration and reconfiguration of its internal organs; before the beautiful butterfly can emerge, the caterpillar must dissolve into an amorphous mass.

As Gallery 2727 artist Matthew Felix Sun notes, "Metamorphosis is not inherently good or bad; it is a significant, if not fundamental, change or transformation that can manifest as internal sublimation or external mutation. This transformation can encompass positive aspects such as maturation and growth, adaptation and renewal, and increasing self-awareness, as well as more challenging experiences like alienation and isolation, rejection and abandonment, or disintegration and decay."

In Strange Changes, the artists of Gallery 2727 explore the idea of metamorphosis in many different guises through sculpture, painting, textiles, and collaborative work. Through a unique blend of media, the artists in this exhibition invite viewers to contemplate the multifaceted nature of change and its impact on our understanding of identity, growth, and the human experience. From the literal transformations found in nature to the metaphorical shifts that occur in our personal lives, "Strange Changes" presents a thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which metamorphosis shapes our world.

"Strange Changes: Concepts of Metamorphosis is a testament to the power of art to inspire, challenge, and transform our perspectives," said artist Michael Sacramento. "We are thrilled to showcase these innovative works at Gallery 2727 and invite the community to join us in exploring the complex and wonderful world of metamorphosis."

Join us for the Opening Reception on November 7, 6-8 pm, where you can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience the exhibition's captivating works.

If you are interested in purchasing the art showcased in this exhibition, please visit us during gallery hours, or send an email to gallery@2727.today with the subject "Interest in Purchase". Please include the title of the piece and the artist's name in your email. We are also happy to provide more information about the artist and put you in contact with them for further inquiries.

The prices and the artwork's availability might change after the show. Please contact gallery@2727.today for updated information.

Participating artists

• Lynne-Rachel Altman

• Francesca Borgatta

• Janet Brugos

• Kelly Dunagan

• Mary Coffield

• Carla Golder

• Linden Julien-Lehr

• Rosemary Morrison

• Youngmi Angela Pak

• Michael Sacramento

• Charlene Steen

• Matthew Felix Sun

Events during the exhibition:

• Opening Reception: Strange Changes: Concepts of Metamorphosis, Friday, November 7, 2025, 6-8 pm

• Mask Improv Workshop, Saturday, November 8, 2025, 2-4 pm

• DIY “Thank You" cards, Saturday, November 15, 2-4 pm

• Holiday Art Sale @ Gallery 2727, Saturday, November 22, 1-5 pm

• Workshop: Metamorphosis of Strips into a Ball, Sunday, November 23, 1;30-4:30 pm

• Artist Talk and Closing Reception, Sunday, November 30, 2-4 pm