Helmut Barnett: Surfaces
April 11-May 3, 2026

Opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 6 to 8pm

Working  in the mediums of painting, collage, and drawing- and often a mix of the three- Helmut Barnett has refined a visual language over the past 50 years that playfully activates the viewer's imagination. This show exemplifies the range of Barnett's talent, featuring geometric and organic forms on large canvases as well as more intimate collages incorporating found material.

Immersive Musical Portal Performance by Mingfei Xie
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Austin-based visionary musician Mingfei Xie’s symphonic soundscapes explore the intersection of conscious and subconscious worlds, revealing truths behind the veils through rich instrumental textures that arise from complex arrangements, evolving into intricate narratives through shifting structures and motifs. Enter her latest immersive deep listening experience project 'Welcome to the Portal', which invites audiences on psychonautic journeys, spiritual awakenings, and evocative emotions, on Saturday, May 2nd from 5-6pm, set amongst the playful artwork of Helmut Barnett on the last weekend of his solo show 'Surfaces'.

Patrick Puckett: Solo Show
May 9-31, 2026

Opening reception on Saturday, May 9 from 6 to 8pm

Known for his assertive brushstrokes and bold, expressive color, Puckett creates commanding paintings that balance stillness with underlying energy. His figures often appear at rest, yet their environments pulse with vibrancy and movement. Through direct eye contact and dynamic settings, his subjects project a quiet confidence and inner vitality. Each figure embodies a sense of self-assurance that mirrors the artist’s unapologetic and decisive painting technique.

Puckett’s work draws from a life lived in the American South, resulting in visual compositions that feel both personal and inventive. His paintings are not direct representations, but rather carefully constructed interpretations shaped by memory, place, and experience.

Puckett earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2002, where he studied under professor James Meade. He currently lives and works in Jackson, Mississippi.

This exhibition marks a continued and significant relationship between the artist and the gallery, highlighting the evolution of Puckett’s distinctive voice in contemporary figurative painting.