Gallery 12 Opening Reception for Featured Artist/Member Jan Klassen. Her exhibition includes her most recent paintings showing under the title: "Nature Gone Wild." The reception will be from noon to 9 pm on First Friday August 5th. The exhibition will be on display till August 25th.

Gallery 12 will also be featuring for the month of August the ceramic art by Phyll Klima.

Artist Statement: Jan Klassen
My imaginary landscapes have the feeling of a moment in time, without interference from mankind. I love earth tones, rocks, sunsets and trees. The southwest landscape is what most often inspires me. However, my paintings are more abstract than realistic because I am playing with my imagination. I paint spontaneously, waiting for the paint to speak to me, allowing me to find new frontiers as I create. Hopefully, there is a connection to the divine.

I work in acrylic and oil and often add texture with paper or other texturizing mediums.
I love painting in a class setting with other painters, sharing the struggles and joys of creating art.

Gallery 12 was established in 1977 and is Wichita's most successful Artist Cooperative Fine Arts Gallery. We exhibit works by over 20 Local 2-D Artists and 30 Local 3-D Artists. This includes: oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; hand pulled prints; photography, pastel art; works on fabric, pottery, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, and enamel art.

All artworks are for sale and Gallery 12 offers a free layaway program for its customers and clients.