Opening Reception for Artist Emily Orsich

Join us to experience new works by Canton artist, Emily Orsich
Orsich explains the theme of her latest collection: “Imagine if your inner world could materialize – what would it look like and reveal about yourself? Is it vibrant and dynamic, or shrouded in mystery? “Are You There?” revolves around the idea of self-discovery amidst the unknown and resisting external influences. The series features window-like viewpoints, overlapping layers, and explosions of color, each representing the myriad decisions we make in life. These layers symbolize the diverse aspects of human existence: Physical, energy, emotional, and mental, capturing the essence of different periods in our lives in an abstract form.” She goes on to say, “For me, creating artwork is a visual journal where I map my emotions in a way that is tailored to myself. Due to the complexity of emotions and their subjective nature, we, the human in the body, can only experience the psychological state from our viewpoint. My work aims to provide a visual to the non-verbal, internal world we experience."
Emily Orsich has a strong foundation in abstract artwork and a deep understanding of color theory, composition, and visual aesthetics, which helps her create impactful visuals to effectively communicate messages through internal and external perspectives. Her work is abstract, and it can be loose or structured, but always bold, using acrylic paint as the primary medium.
Live music will be provided by DJ Samantha Heaton of Erie Street Vinyl.
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the artist, which she will answer in future postings while the exhibit is on display.
On view in the Strauss Studios upstairs gallery through Jan. 10, 2025
More about Emily at: https://www.emilyorsich.com