Glen Rogers

Incubation

2013

With the Spring (Primavera) comes new life and new beginnings. Hidden within the simple form of a seed is the miracle of life with a secret promise of nourishment. Beginning with ger...

Hidden within the simple form of a seed is the miracle of life with a secret promise of nourishment. Beginning with the germination of the seed, new growth begins. Each kernel is a m...

The lotus is a sacred flower in many religious traditions and refers to spiritual awakening and purity of heart. This meditative symbol is a metaphor for rebirth and a life unfolding...

The vessel is layered with metaphorical meaning. At its essence, the vessel is a symbol for the human body—specifically the female body—which carries and nurtures the child within. I...

We can see a round plate with different shapes, on the outside we can also see figures such as a bird or small feet.

ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens is delighted to unveil the newest paintings by California landscape painter, Doug Smith. Known for his unique depictions of agrarian landscapes, Smith has long been fascinated by the vast mosaics of the archetypal American West. The inspired, stunning paintings blend aerial landscapes, Smith’s experience in graphic design, and a traditional detailed vignette showing a peek into pastoral American life. With vivid planes of color and an attention to refined geometric composition, Smith’s paintings are an intimate mix between abstract expressionism and a small dash of realistic landscape painting, inspired by long flights over the country and even longer drives through it. The inclusion of weathered barns...

Voice of Stillness is a manifesto of inner fullness and self-sufficiency. The multitude of spiral-like shells or cross-sections, nestled closely together, creates a unique pattern of...

In creating this canvas, I delved into an abstract world where color and texture intertwine to reflect the chaos and harmony of life. My strokes, bold and impassioned, blend acrylics...