Opening: Summer Salon Part 1

Summer Salon Part 1
On view: July 25–September 20, 2025
Opening reception: July 25, 5:00–7:00 pm

Evoke’s Summer Salon 2025 continues the long tradition of salons as catalysts for artistic dialogue and intellectual exchange. Bringing together a diverse group of artists—each exploring themes of identity, history, and transformation—the exhibition unfolds as a visual conversation, guiding viewers through an intricate interplay of styles, materials, and ideas. From Thomas Vigil’s raw and poignant urban iconography to Kristine Poole’s figurative sculptures layered with sociocultural commentary, the show juxtaposes past and present, tradition and rebellion. Francis DiFronzo’s haunting landscapes of rusting boxcars suggest stories of time’s passage, while Jeremy Mann’s intimate forest studies evoke a contemplative solitude. Michael Scott and Nathan Budoff, in turn, remind us of the fragility of the natural world, weaving narratives of adaptation and survival. Curated with intention, Summer Salon is more than an exhibition; it is a dynamic space where art and discourse converge, inviting reflection, conversation, and discovery—just as salons have done for centuries.