Lance Myers: As We Unmagic the Self . August 1-September 6, 2026
Opening reception on Saturday, August 1 from 6 to 8pm
In this show, Myers explores youth and the melancholy of its passing. His lush blooms and figures are rendered in a suspended state of perfection, while creatures of decay—beetles, pill bugs, the slow agents of entropy—crawl quietly in the foreground. The tension between these forces is at once poignant and inevitable. Seductive in its beauty, Myers' work draws viewers into the trance of youth while simultaneously confronting us with its imminent decay, suspending us in this moment of revelation.
Myers is currently the lead animator at Stoic Studio in Austin, where his command of movement and the living figure informs the quiet dynamism of his painted work. He also teaches 2D animation at the University of Texas at Austin.
Established in 1980 and located in a 120 year old historic house, the Wally Workman Gallery specializes in emerging and collected talent. Known for encouraging their artists' professional and creative growth, the gallery has advanced local artists onto the national stage for decades. It is the combination of these long-standing relationships and the potential of new partnerships that make the gallery's program dynamic and accessible. The gallery has two stories of exhibition space where one can view the 50+ artists currently represented, including the contemporary talents of Sarah Ferguson, Joyce Howell and Will Klemm as well as the figurative work of Patrick Puckett and America Martin.
Parking is available in the lot behind the gallery, accessed from the alley off Blanco and Harthan Streets. There you will find two dedicated spots as well as other parking options. Unrestricted street parking is available on Blanco St. and parking is allowed after 7pm on Harthan St.