2025
Rey Gonzalez - Savage Rising
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Savage Rising is an unapologetic expression of sexuality with an emphasis on counter-culture style. This exhibit will feature dark and sultry images of people empowered by their own body and by the passions they find and experience with others.
The very word, “Savage,” was originally used to describe people who gave in to their carnal desires and engaged in what was often considered immoral. It is a word often used to describe hedonistic behavior. It is a word to describe that which brings about feelings we are not sure we should be having… or enjoying. This exhibition is an embrace of carnality and of the term, Savage. |
Susan Deaton - The Mind's Eye
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My drawings tell stories about the deeper things that dwell beneath the words and actions of living. There are residual feelings and ideas I have given life to in my drawings. My images are delightfully dark and hold meanings for not only me but you, enjoy the journey.
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Jason Scroggin -
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Massimals: League presents large design fabrications by Jason Scroggin. Each object is a variation on the Massimals project, abstractions of animal forms built in the manner of architectural study models. These large “models” are exercises in material and assembly methods presented in the form of lumbering polar bears. On display are the Stair Bears, incorporating stair elements into their formal typology intended for use, and the Rainbow Legion demonstrating a transformation of color as you move around and through the herd.
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Erin Miller, SK O’Brien, Lisa Kriner - Reconstructing the Sense of Self
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The fiber-based art of SK, Lisa, and Erin explores the embodied female experience surrounding the processes of disruptive change. SK’s work explores redefining the sense of self that is challenged when medical treatment mutilates the body. Lisa's woven tapestries explore the changes in a woman’s body during menopause (naturally and medically induced) with a particular interest in hot flashes and their extremes. Erin’s work explores the tumultuousness of girlhood to womanhood, and the external causes of a fractured internal self as a result. Together their work engages both the range of experiences and the threads that connect them.
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Infamous JeanClaude -
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In my journey from childhood to adulthood, the color maroon has held a mysterious and profound significance in my life. Its allure transcends mere aesthetics, hinting at a deeper connection that resonates with my being on a spiritual, historical, and cultural level. Though not always visibly present in my attire, maroon has quietly woven itself into the fabric of my identity, becoming an unspoken emblem of my existence and freedom in this human experience.
Maroon is not just a color for me. it aligns as portal to a realm where personal history, cultural heritage, and artistic expression converge. This exhibition serves as a visual exploration of the profound influence that a seemingly simple hue can wield over one's sense of self and reality, inviting viewers to join me on a journey of discovery and introspection through the captivating lens of this powerful hue. |
Jacob Wachal - Nagdamgo Ako Ani
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Nagdamgo Ako Ani is a visual record of my continual longing for a sense of belonging as a "third culture kid" in the American South. I am interested in reconciling an innate desire for visual storytelling as a mode of preserving the cultural traditions and values of my family while operating within a societal context that has been marred by the ideals of Western colonialism and imperialism. Growing up exposed to violent and erotic photographic portrayals of Filipinos housed in archives such as those found in the Library of Congress, I seek to subvert the traditional expectations of the medium to portray a vision, both authentic and romanticized, of the lived experiences of the third culture kid. This is a kind of bittersweet and cathartic upbringing, defined by the act of creating a home and pouring love into a place that can be both saccharine and, at times, hostile to your existence.
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Lina Tharsing, Liz Swanson, Georgia Henkel -
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The axis mundi is broadly defined as a line of connection between heavily and earthly realms. Stretching from the hidden depths of the earth’s interior, across the horizon and into the sky above, the axis mundi encompasses a triad of distinct strata that share a common thread: their existence as cosmic realities manifesting spiritual wonder.
While each of us freely roams the full breadth of this cosmic territory, we also stake our respective claims in diverse and unique ways. It is this difference we seek to celebrate as way of expressing our shared belief in the endless vantage points for seeing and being in the world. |
Connie Tucker - WaterWorks
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The beauty and richness of flowers, landscapes, and still-life compositions have always captivated me, providing a wealth of subjects to explore artistically. This exhibit presents a range of watercolor techniques that reflect my dedication to these themes. I believe my passion for such subjects is integral to creating compelling compositions, as I experiment with various materials, theoretical approaches, and techniques, from spontaneous gestures to intricate detail.
My artistic journey often involves an exploration of my immediate surroundings and neighboring regions, capturing subtle changes in the landscape. In addition, I arrange still-life compositions of objects with personal significance, carefully adjusting their arrangement and lighting to craft compositions of depth and intrigue. Through this process, I aspire to create watercolors that convey an atmosphere of wonder and spirit, inviting viewers to share in the sense of discovery that fuels my work. |
Apr 4 - May 23 |
Tony Wavy - Self Reflection
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My work explores the importance of family, faith, and genuine connections, capturing moments with those who matter most. I blend personal stories with cultural themes, using bright colors and rich textures to convey optimism and empowerment, always seeking to reflect God’s presence in our daily lives. I’m mostly inspired by my two sons, where I highlight youth, depicting them in vibrant settings that represent resilience, hope, and divine guidance. My loose, playful strokes reflect the freedom I found in art as a child and in my spiritual journey. Through my work, I aim to capture the essence of growth, self-reflection, and the strength found in faith and shared experiences.
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Darryl Halbrooks -
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Acrylic and epoxy paintings on Plexiglas, often based on Russian or Early Renaissance Icons. Many are concerned with the travels of a Dr. Sagan, and his two cat buddies, Buster and Joey as well as the occasional guest.
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Cathy Vigor - Raised Surfaces-Forms and Textures
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Exploring the natural world provides me with an amazing amount of inspiration for creating my felt pieces. I enjoy time out of doors whether in my backyard, hiking in the woods, strolling by a creek, enjoying a lake or ocean or leisurely walking around my neighborhood. I collect sticks and stones, seed pods, insect wings, leaves, feathers, and other objects I find. I consider these gifts from nature. I take numerous photos on my walking adventures. Lichens, mushrooms, tree bark, native flowers are among my favorite subjects. I look at the minutiae of the items I collect to explore their forms and textures.
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Madison Kelley - Canon
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This show will feature a series of paintings addressing enduring tropes surrounding women's representation in visual culture, noting the ever-changing labels created in reference to their bodies and sexuality. Inspired by the theatrics of neoclassicism and the illustrative qualities of erotic art, Kelley inserts vintage eroticism and other undervalued artistic movements into the canon of art history. Through whimsical patterns and surreal concepts, this series rejects the inherent sexualization of the nude form, tackling issues surrounding bodily autonomy, agency, and censorship in the digital age.
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Cynthia Ryan Kelly - Someday This Will Be Illegal
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It is no secret that things must change in order to minimize the effects that humans have brought upon. The plastic experiment, the fossil fuels experiment, to just get started, are way out of balance with nature. If humans are still dominant in 200 years, certainly these ways of operation will be illegal and hopefully obsolete. This series is a range of fantastical images that are carbon capture machines, that will clean up the mess we’ve made. Maybe even spark a viewer to conjure up a solution.
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July 18 - September 12 | Castlewood Story is a look into the history of the Loudoun House and the Castlewood neighborhood. The exhibition will feature contemporary and historical artworks, information about the House and neighborhood, oral histories, and en plein air artworks made during sessions to be held during spring and summer of 2025
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July 18 - September 12 | Our House is a group show of all Loudoun House Studio Artists, Lexington Art League Artists in Residence, staff, and board. Come see who we are and what we do!
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Dec 12 - Jan 30, 2026
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Public Gallery Hours
Wednesday 12pm-5pm
Thursday 12pm-5pm Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday 12pm - 5pm Viewings also available by appointment |
The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505 Email: [email protected]
Phone 859-254-7024 |
All Lexington Art League programs are made possible through the generous support of LexArts.
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The Kentucky Arts Council, a state arts agency, provides operating support to the Lexington Art League with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation.
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A yearly online giving challenge from the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
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