The Ketz Gallery will feature a one-man show  by local artist Matthew Gore during October 21 – November 12.

An opening reception is scheduled for the month’s third Friday, October 21, 5-8pm in conjunction with Argenta Art Walk.  Participants will have a chance to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments.

In his latest series of paintings entitled Modern Archaic: Reshaping the Figure, he hits on a theme of abstracting the human figure with an organic feel. Working the paintings with textures and layers gives the series an archaic feel with a modern approach. Matthew Gore is a contemporary artist based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. His work has shown regionally and nationally, and has displayed multiple exhibitions. A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he received his art degree in 2009 with an emphasis in drawing.  As a musician as well as an artist, Matthew feels the two forms of art collaborate and have intertwining processes. Building the paintings in layers, and creating music in layers share a similar theme to their approach.

In addition, Valerie Goetz will debut her new jewelry line called “Ice”  that was inspired by winter and created from recycled glass.  Horsehair pottery and pine needle baskets designed by Valerie will also be on display and for sale.

Located at 705 Main Street in historic Argenta, the KETZ Gallery first opened in August, 2009.  The Gallery features new and emerging artists from central Arkansas. It has a wide variety of contemporary and traditional styles including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery, watercolors, pastels, photography, art glass and wood works.  KETZ Gallery is regularly open Tuesday through Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 3 pm on Saturdays. To schedule an appointment, call 529-6330. For more information, visit  www.ketzgallery.com.

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