'Dark Salt Water' is a captivating collection of new mask sculptures by Kristen Egan. Opening reception: Saturday July 20th, 6 - 9pm. Drinks will be provided by our friends at Better Beer. This exhibition will run from Jul 21st - Aug 11th and will coincide with Olga Esther's 'Gaia: Seeds of Peace', QimmyShimmy's 'Still Life', Gustavo Rimada's 'Folklórico' and Julia A. Rich's 'Soft Place'. Building on the styles and techniques she has refined over the years, this series represents both a continuation and an evolution of Kristen’s sculptural mask-making. Departing from her usual pantheon of forest creatures, “Dark Salt Water” delves into the realm of ocean life, exploring new and uncharted territory. Inspired by illuminated manuscripts, Baroque fountains, dream imagery, and ancient mythologies, these maritime masks are some of her most experimental and complex constructions yet. The gourd and paper-clay sculptures are intricately detailed with hand-cut and hammered brass, carved driftwood, and seashells collected by the artist. At a time when respect for our oceans is more critical than ever, “Dark Salt Water” invites viewers to reflect on our aquatic origins and the myriad mysterious life forms of the sea.