Rhythm, Fission, and Folds

(opening reception on 09/05, 6-8pm)

“Rhythm, Fission, and Folds” brings together paintings and sculptural works that explore transformation through time: how the ruffles of cloth record a shifting state of mind, the psychological tension between notes of a song, and how discarded materials, stripped of their original function, take on new identities with their own subjectivity. The title hints at urgency, tension, and harmony within the works—both thematically and visually.

The exhibition raises questions about the impact of the things we leave behind in the environment, the peaks and valleys embedded in fabric, and the dynamic interplay of paint, form, and color.

Showcasing both local and international artists, the presentation includes works by Damilola Ajegbomogun, J.C. Hopkins, Rina Kim, Precious Eboigbodin, and Rebecca Stern. The exhibition will be on view from September 5 through November 5, with an opening reception on Friday, September 5, at 6:00 PM.

Recent MFA graduates of the New York Academy of Art, Rina Kim and Precious Eboigbodin breathe new life into recycled materials. Rina’s paintings of everyday detritus create unfamiliar worlds through richly applied pigments, where the edges of once-limited materials dissolve into something expansive.

In his sculptures, Precious highlights the precariousness of nature’s forms. Blending traditional and contemporary techniques—from whimsically carved marble to repurposed scrap metal—he continues a practice rooted in his early work in Nigeria, extending it into recent figurative series created in New York.

Damilola Ajegbomogun’s figurative paintings explore universal emotions through intimate moments. His blue-toned works in this exhibition capture the stillness and quiet contemplation found in fleeting pauses between nightlife scenes. Like Precious, he hails from Nigeria and studied at the University of Lagos.

Working at the intersection of painting and sculpture, Rebecca Stern manipulates raw canvas by folding and layering it, preserving its creases with additional material. Aware of the brief window in which the canvas remains pliable, she works with urgency. The resulting pieces act as psychological records—mapping the discoveries, anxieties, and transformations of the mind.

J.C. Hopkins—musician, painter, and co-owner of Rohmer Gallery—contributes a series of abstract oils. Preserving the essence of paint itself, he creates lyrical compositions through gestural brushstrokes and the interplay of hue and form.

Located at 84 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY 12477, Rohmer Gallery will celebrate the exhibition’s opening on September 5, 6–8 PM. This marks the gallery’s second official exhibition, reinforcing its commitment to offering a space for diverse artistic voices. Accompanying events will include concerts on September 6, 10, 19, and 24.