Gestural Expressions

Name: Gestural Expressions
Start: 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00
Location: SLATE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY

August 8, 2026 at SLATE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY in Oakland, CA

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SLATE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY

5510 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA

SLATE Contemporary Gallery presents “Gestural Expressions”, an exhibition which brings together five accomplished women artists working in gestural abstraction: Maria Burtis, Amy Donaldson, Nicole Mueller, Karen Silve, and Joanne Fox. This exhibition not only revisits the legacy of Abstract Expressionism, but also reimagines its future through the work of five artists whose voices continue to broaden and enrich the field. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8, 4–6pm⁠ Join us with three of the exhibiting artists for an evening celebrating the show, featuring specialty drinks from Rue de Rêve (@ruedereveaperitifs), a local women-owned apéritif producer.⁠ ⁠ Artist Walkthrough: Saturday, July 25, 4–5pm⁠ Explore the exhibition with artist Nicole Mueller for an intimate look into her process and perspective.⁠ ⁠ Gestural Expressions is on view at SLATE from July 15–August 29, 2026.⁠

Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

Event website: https://oaklandartmurmur.org/event/gestural-expressions/2026-08-08/

Event type: Art and Culture