BEYOND THE OBVIOUS | Abstract Paintings by Michelle O’Connor

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 6-9pm

Exhibition Dates: May 10-May 31

“Beyond the Obvious” invites viewers into a layered visual experience—one that challenges perception, embraces ambiguity, and opens a portal to deeper reflection. This body of work tells stories through the language of texture, shape, energy, and intuition. Michelle's abstract, expressive compositions explore the space where the visible and invisible intersect—where what we know meets what we feel, what we remember, and what we cannot fully name.

Grounded in rich physical texture, Michelle's work nods to the material world and the constructed systems that shape our understanding of reality—cultural norms, identities, and inherited beliefs. Yet woven through these elements are ephemeral threads of frequency, emotion, memory, and transformation. Says Michelle: "I aim to make the intangible visible, to represent the energetic undercurrents of our shared human experience."

This exhibition reflects a personal and collective call to consciousness. In a world that often favors clarity, stability, and certainty, “Beyond the Obvious” creates space for curiosity, courage, and multiple truths. It is an invitation to question long-held perceptions and to explore the transformative power of shifting perspective.