Garden Gallery
April 28th • May 25th
Michael Yoder (b. 1978)
Michael studied painting at The Rhode Island School of Design, Brown University, and The Pennsylvania State University, where he also studied Art History and Critical Theory. He has received several awards and grants, most notably an arts residency at The China Foundation in Marfa, TX and an A.I.M. grant from The Bronx Museum of the Arts, both accompanied by shows of his work. Yoder has developed courses at Yale (Painting, Digital Media, and Abstraction) and taught at RISD, Moore College of Art and Design, Adelphi University, and Massachusetts College of Art (Painting and Digital Media). His work has been included in several catalogs and featured in publications such as The New York Times, New American Paintings, Art/Work (Simon & Schuster, 2009), The Boston Globe, and on the cover of Rhubarb Magazine. In 2013 Yoder created a body of work including paintings, works on paper, and hand-made wallpaper which was featured in a two-person show at James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia. In August of 2014 he completed a five-year project at The Philadelphia Museum of Art digitizing objects from its collection for web-use. In the Fall of 2016 Yoder held concurrent solo exhibitions at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. In July of 2022 his work was featured prominently in an enormous group show and cultural event at O’Flaherty’s Gallery in lower Manhattan, “The Patriot,” which was covered by The New York Times and other publications. Yoder moved to Durham, NC in 2024, where he currently lives and works. Upon moving to Durham he joined Fusion Gallery where he had a solo exhibition in October 2024. The exhibition at Boulder Garden marks Yoder’s first two person exhibition in Durham, NC.
W: michaelyoder.squarespace.com
E: michael.s.yoder@gmail.com
T: 215.908.3626
Charisse Coleman
In the summer of 2017, Charisse Coleman stumbled upon a beautiful image of a fern leaf in an online artist’s gallery. The label called it an “eco print.” A casual interest in learning the meaning of the term soon turned into weeks of intensive research and video tutorials. She’s been at it ever since. Gathering plants, tightly bundling or stacking layers of plants and paper, then steaming (or immersing and simmering) the “package” until the natural dyes and tannins inside of the plants release onto the paper, has generated the images and colors you see here. Primarily self-taught, Charisse is grateful to have taken artist Jane Dunnewold’s video course in 2022, learning Dunnewold’s method for eco printing flowers.This new process has brought vivid colors and graphic detail of the images into Charisse's floral printing, dramatically expanding the variety and range of her work. Charisse is a member of the Durham Art Guild, Triangle Creators Network, and Fusion Gallery. Her work has appeared at Golden Belt Arts, Durham Art Guild, Durham Arts Council Holiday Art Walk, Cecy’s Gallery and Studios, Fusion Gallery, and various area art markets, and in private residences around the U.S. as well as in Europe.
You can reach her at CharisseColeman1@gmail.com
https://www.horseandcrowstudio.com/
Permanent Installations
Embryogenesis
Gabriel Schama, 2024
Working principally in laser-cut plywood, Oakland-based artist Gabriel Schama creates densely layered forms that twist, intersect, and overlap to create compositions that are precise and expressionist. Although the design process begins digitally with complex vector illustrations, Schama’s work is brought to life by the artist’s meticulous craftsmanship. His years of experience in high-end architectural metalwork and furniture design are as evident in the impeccable construction of his work, as they are in the delicate balance of the design.
Photo by Chris Ocker
Whiplash
Nick Bultman, 2024
Nick Bultman is an emerging abstract artist whose work explores the dynamic intersection of nature, technology, movement and color. Self-taught and passionate about developing his creative instincts, Nick transitioned from a corporate career to full-time artistry in 2023, sharing his unique painting process and journey with a growing online audience. Based in Gilbert, Arizona, his art is a reflection of his drive to uncover new, metaphysical forms while attempting to live congruently with three words: "just be you".
Nick’s signature style, known as Velocity Painting, utilizes fluid, expressive strokes as the focal point of his work. Each piece captures and amplifies these forms by meticulously building worlds and superstructures within them, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between control and spontaneity.
Photo by Chris Ocker
Crimson Wave 424
Jan Kaláb, 2023
Born in 1978 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Jan Kaláb is one of the country’s most notable contemporary artists’ today. A founding pioneer of the Prague underground graffiti, and street art scene, formerly known as Cakes, and with his crew, The DSK – together they animated city streets, and spent many sleepless nights in train yards, and perhaps, a few nights too in police stations. Following those glory days, Jan’s work has evolved to 3-D graffiti, light suspended installations, animated NFTs, paintings, and sculptures. His paintings teeter on the edge of sculpture and his sculptures are mostly painted. All the while, shape and color are the main characters of his work, which he pushes and blends together to exaggerate, or minimize, forms.
Photo: Hansac Ho
Unnamed Neon Lady
DJ, Hex.Neon, 2024
Hex Neon is dedicated to offering Durham and the surrounding areas the most innovative, trend-setting neon designs while also creating a finished product of impeccable quality. Basically we eat sleep and breath REAL neon.
Photo by Braden Yundak-Morgan
Lucid Mirror
Piers Henry Collection, 2024
Lucid mirror attracts and reflects light in a distorted position. The experience is almost liquid like as you can expect to see your mirror reflect your interior colors whilst catching the outside mood. PIERS HENRY is a bespoke furniture company based in Cheshire, England. They have a passion for turning designs into high quality handcrafted furniture pieces.
Photo by Cameron Thomas