Opening June 6th 12-2 (artist talk 12:30 – 1:30 pm), Show: June 1 to July 14, 2026.
This exhibition brings together the evocative works of Eric Busch and Harry Wagter, two artists whose distinct mediums find common ground in the art of the slow reveal.
Busch’s photography deconstructs the natural landscape, capturing textures and light in a way that teeters on total abstraction. Alongside him, Wagter presents minimalist wall reliefs, utilizing string and timber to create rhythmic, architectural geometries.
Though their materials differ, a shared visual language emerges. Both artists bypass the obvious, inviting the viewer to linger and decode. In this space, the familiar becomes a riddle, and the act of looking becomes a meditation on structure and mystery.
Eric Busch
Photography for me, above all else, is a meditative practice. It’s a practice which forces me to stop forcing, to let go and moves me to a place of deeper awareness. Only then will I start to notice the subtle changes all around and only then will I be able to create images which are personally satisfying.
The philosophy of “emptiness and absence” from classical Chinese poetry and landscape paintings inspires me. The formless aspects of an image can elevate it beyond the literal and it’s that quality that I try to capture through photography.
These days, I never plan my shots. I go into nature and respond to what is. The primary result of this is a meditative state that rejuvenates and invigorates. The side-effect might be some images that I like.
Harry Wagter
My early influences include the abstract minimalism of German painter Christian Hetzel and the bold, energetic cityscapes of Canadian artist David Tycho. Over time, my practice has evolved toward a deep connection with Wabi-Sabi-the Japanese aesthetic that embraces impermanence, imperfection, and the quiet beauty of the weathered and modest.
Each piece I create is an exploration of that philosophy, with the hope of offering viewers the same calm and reflection the process provides me.
The familiar saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” resonates strongly with my work. I prefer to leave space for interpretation, allowing viewers to encounter the art on their own terms.
Still, I recognize that even the subtlest of titles can gently guide perception, opening doors to possibilities the viewer may not have imagined alone.
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