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Suspended
Suspended - A solo Exhibition by Sheri Ashton Suspended inhabits the charged pause just before arrival—the moment an elevator slows, holding the body between motion and stillness, anticipation and release. Here, time stretches into a psychological threshold where internal voices clash, restrain, and quietly offer the possibility of change. Each work is informed by a single poem, a private letter addressed outward. To the friend I forgot I had, myself. The paintings function as both confession and observation, giving form to what resists language: the paradox of wanting more while needing less, the tension between longing and self-limitation. I invite viewers to linger in that pause—to explore new landscapes and recognize the voices that shape their own thresholds, and to remain there long enough for something to shift.
TELL ME LIES
Amy Menousek — Tell Me Lies Tell Me Lies, a solo exhibition by Amy Menousek, opens Friday, April 3, with a reception 6–9 PM at Five15Arts @ Chartreuse. Menousek’s fiber and mixed-media work repurposes wedding dresses and “women’s work” stitching to expose how patriarchy shapes intimacy, labor, and identity—turning garments of expectation into acts of resistance and survival. On view April 3–26, 2026 at Five15Arts, 1301 NW Grand Ave., Phoenix. Artist Talk: First Friday, April 24th, 6–9 PM. Open Sat. & Sun. 11-2 Info, images, and appointments: five15arts.com | IG: @five15arts #TellMeLies #AmyMenousek #Five15Arts
Resilience: Victoria Lindley’s Solo Debut at Five15Arts
Resilience: Artist Victoria Lindley’s Solo Debut at Five15Arts Gallery Explores Survival, Memory, and Transformation in the Desert May 2-31, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6pm-9pm Five15Arts @ Chartreuse 1301 NW Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 Gallery Hours: Fridays 6–9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am–2pm Or by appointment: five15arts@gmail.com Phoenix, AZ – In her debut solo exhibition Resilience, artist Victoria Lindley presents a thoughtful body of work that reflects both personal and creative transformation. Opening at Five15Arts Gallery, the show explores themes of endurance, change, and the evolving nature of memory—set against the stark, symbolic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. The exhibition comes on the heels of a major life shift: after 19 years as the owner of the beloved local retail space Muse, Lindley made the decision to sell the business and devote herself fully to painting. “Stepping away from something I built over nearly two decades wasn’t easy,” she says. “But it created space for this next chapter—one rooted in creative risk, introspection, and growth.” That sense of transition is at the heart of Resilience. The work is deeply inspired by the desert landscape, where towering saguaro cacti stand as enduring symbols of survival. Weathered and scarred, they carry their histories visibly, yet they continue to grow—a reflection, the artist says, of how we move through time, perception, and change. “I’ve been thinking a lot about how memory shifts,” she explains. “The stories we tell ourselves and inherit aren’t fixed—they evolve, blur, and sometimes transform entirely”. Several of the pieces feature portraits and themes of ancestry. “Like the desert, our personal histories are layered and evolving”. Through her evocative paintings, Lindley redefines resilience—not simply as survival, but as a process of transformation, shaped by both the natural world and the narratives we carry forward. Resilience will be on view at Five15Arts Gallery from May 2 through June 1, with an opening reception on Friday May 2, 6-9 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
3X a solo exhibit by Harold Lohner
3X a solo exhibit by Harold Lohner April 4–27, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 6pm-9pm Artist’s Reception: Friday, April 18, 6pm-9pm Five15Arts @ Chartreuse 1301 NW Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 Gallery Hours: Fridays 6–9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am–2pm Or by appointment: five15arts@gmail.com Five15Arts @ Chartreuse is proud to present 3X, a solo exhibition by Harold Lohner. In his larger-than-life portraits and figure studies, Lohner explores themes of masculine identity and relationships, pushing the boundaries of traditional printmaking through scale, materials, and innovative display methods. His richly layered monoprints, infused with bold color and intricate patterns, invite close, in-person engagement. A centerpiece of 3X is Swimming in the Sky, a striking installation of twelve double- sided monoprints. Printed in luminous shades of blue on lacy white fabric, these prints are stretched over bamboo rods like kites, depicting figures floating above the gallery space to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Another interactive work, 32 Disguises, invites viewers to see themselves through a series of printed masks, adding an element of play and self-exploration. Visitors may also engage with Fourth Grade Lessons, a sculptural piece where they can sit at a vintage school desk and create their own rubbing prints. Additionally, a preview of Lohner’s ambitious, room-sized work-in-progress will be on display—a project supported in part by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture. Harold Lohner is a 2025 recipient of the Artist to Work Grant in the Experimental category. 3X marks his third solo exhibition at Five15Arts, where he has been a member since 2022. A professor emeritus of art and a designer of digital type, Lohner now lives and prints in Phoenix, continuing to push the limits of printmaking as a dynamic, large-scale art form.
SHOW & TELL, solo exhibit by Bob Allen
SHOW & TELL Solo Exhibit by Bob Allen March 7–30, 2025 Reception: Friday, March 7, 6pm-9pm Artist’s Talk: Friday, March 21, 7pm Five15Arts @ Chartreuse 1301 NW Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 Gallery Hours: Fridays 6–9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am–2pm Or by appointment: five15arts@gmail.com Five15Arts is proud to present SHOW & TELL, a new solo exhibition by collective member Bob Allen. Featuring 25 original mixed-media works, this collection offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s world—his ideas and memories, meditations and observations—woven together in a compelling visual narrative. Allen’s work, created primarily on stretched canvas and birch panels, reflects a lifetime of experiences, blending the personal with the universal, the tragic with the comic. His richly detailed and immersive style incorporates figures, portraits, text, bold color, and intricate patterns, inviting viewers into his unique storytelling realm. With a career spanning Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and now Phoenix, Allen draws from a deep well of artistic exploration. As a longtime member of Five15Arts and the collective’s current secretary, Allen has been a vital part of the Phoenix art scene. His last solo exhibition at Five15Arts, Alphabetical Order (2023), was met with enthusiasm, and SHOW & TELL promises to be equally engaging. Join us for the Third Friday reception, where Allen will give an artist’s talk, offering insights into his process and the stories behind his work. Five15Arts @ Chartreuse, located on Phoenix’s Historic Grand Avenue, is a collective art gallery dedicated to showcasing monthly exhibitions by member artists and invited guests. Five15Arts @ Chartreuse 1301 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix www.five15arts.com Facebook & Instagram: five15arts
Pebbles, solo exhibit by Sheri Ashton
PEBBLES Solo exhibit by Sheri Ashton February 1st–28th, 2025 Artist Reception: Friday, February 7th, 6pm-9 pm Five15Arts @ Chartreuse 1301 NW Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 Gallery Hours: Fridays 6–9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am–2pm Or by appointment: sheriashton@me.com, 925-788-0994 “Pebbles is an abstract art exhibition that delves into the complexities of time, emotion, and the marks we leave and receive. Through trauma and depression, we are often worn down, accumulating scars that shape our journeys, these marks become part of our soul’s beauty. We are also gifted small, meaningful acts of love—these ‘pebbles’—help us grow beyond our pain, guiding us toward healing and transformation. Inspired by the pebbling rituals of penguins, the show reflects how these tiny tokens ripple through our lives, nurturing growth on both intimate and broader scales. The pieces in this collection echo the layered experience of human emotion. Each artwork builds upon multiple layers of paint, revealing depths of color, texture, and hidden messages, mirroring the complexity of life’s trials and triumphs. The process of ‘building up and tearing down’ these layers reflects how time, like paint, both conceals and reveals, allowing hidden truths to emerge through the evisceration of each surface. Traces of writing and meaning are embedded within these pieces, suggesting how, over time, what is buried can be discovered, healed, or transformed. These layers speak to how we carry our histories with us—the growth, the wear, and the love that ultimately define us. Each stroke and texture invites the viewer to reflect on their journey: to explore their own hidden layers and scars and to find strength in the ripples of love and healing that move through their lives.”