Opening reception · Friday, July 31, 2026
You're invited to my show.
Three of mine on the wall. More in the bin.
Art show is coming up! Would love to see you there, and the other artists would be just as happy to see you. Come on out to support local art, common decency, collective happiness, and the glow.
542 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Can you make it?
Pop your name in below so I know who's coming.
The work
A collection of seven artists exploring abstract concepts in colorful 2D and 3D work.
Michael Hill (that's me)
Circular Light Photography
My Circular Light Photography will be on the wall and several in the bin. Some fun little square photo give-aways will be first come first serve as well! portfolio ↗
Sharon Booma
Mixed-media abstract painting
Richly layered oil, wax, and collage. Shown nationally since the 1980s. portfolio ↗
Maggie Douglas
Mixed media: plaster, charcoal, paint
Des Moines based. Organic abstraction drawn from the earth's natural forces. portfolio ↗
Andrew Kaufman
Paint on razor-etched paper
Grinnell College Studio Art chair. Concept-driven work shown internationally. portfolio ↗
Benjamin Moore
Oil on linen
Atmospheric abstraction with floating geometric and architectural forms. portfolio ↗
Cathy Palmer
Oil, gestural abstraction
Sioux City painter. Movement and intuitive color carry the emotion. portfolio ↗
Scott Troxel
Wood and metal wall sculpture
Philadelphia. Retrofuturist, mid-century-modern geometric reliefs. portfolio ↗