In this special collection of work titled, All Together, All Different, studio e has selected works spanning the past decade by Seattle artist Warren Dykeman. 

In this work one can see the progression of Dykeman’s process as he continues to hunt for “the right kind of wrong”.  He merges folk art, graphic art, Neo-primitive, and typography in his mixed-media collaged paintings and drawings. Dykeman has integrated digital designing tools into his creative process which still focuses on the tangible physicality of his works complete with the bruises of their journey to becoming. The resulting works showcase the artist’s signature iconography including exquisite weeds, “big dumb boots”, potted shrubbery, flaming wigs, floating scaffolding, and mysterious silhouetted figures all jostling one another in  disarming confrontation.

“Odd characters, bizarro plants, typographical signs, fragments of buildings, the language of the streets and roadsides, everyday objects… Warren Dykeman’s paintings swallow the codes of contemporary society, in a continuity of the history of American art, like a machine that digests them, compiles them, spits them back out, articulates them. A font of creativity to inspire neo-ethnic designs that speak of us, of our surroundings, mingling past, present and future with fantasy and a cool attitude. A topical take on the traditional.”  --”Première Vision”

In this special collection of work titled, All Together, All Different, studio e has selected works spanning the past decade by Seattle artist Warren Dykeman. 

In this work one can see the progression of Dykeman’s process as he continues to hunt for “the right kind of wrong”.  He merges folk art, graphic art, Neo-primitive, and typography in his mixed-media collaged paintings and drawings. Dykeman has integrated digital designing tools into his creative process which still focuses on the tangible physicality of his works complete with the bruises of their journey to becoming. The resulting works showcase the artist’s signature iconography including exquisite weeds, “big dumb boots”, potted shrubbery, flaming wigs, floating scaffolding, and mysterious silhouetted figures all jostling one another in  disarming confrontation.

“Odd characters, bizarro plants, typographical signs, fragments of buildings, the language of the streets and roadsides, everyday objects… Warren Dykeman’s paintings swallow the codes of contemporary society, in a continuity of the history of American art, like a machine that digests them, compiles them, spits them back out, articulates them. A font of creativity to inspire neo-ethnic designs that speak of us, of our surroundings, mingling past, present and future with fantasy and a cool attitude. A topical take on the traditional.”  --”Première Vision”

10.04.2019 - 11.25.2019
Art & Wine - First Friday, October 4th, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Looking for a gluten-free, non-GMO, made-in-Seattle experience?
Well, have we got the art opening for you! Join us this First Friday, October 4, 5-8PM at the SZ Gallery for an evening of sweet treats for all the senses.

Michelle Williams | Minimalist Porcelain Vessels
Michelle Williams' work can be read as built landscapes or anthropomorphic ceramic communities. Despite the visual simplicity of her work, her process is intricate and quite labor intensive, employing multiple rounds of firing, sanding, and smoothing to achieve a finished surface that invites touch and physical engagement.

Catherine McMillan | Stoneware & Porcelain Donuts
Each starting as a lump of clay, this donut series was motivated by the allure of covering a large area with the repetition of a simple, almost universally recognizable object, each with its own intricacies and flaws. Donuts consist entirely of clay, underglaze, and glaze.

Every piece is unique and made with love.

8.02.2019 - 9.30.2019
Art & Wine - First Friday, September 6th, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, September 6th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the serene paintings created by our August/September featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

What Dreams May Come… Several years ago, while on a boat with my husband, a purple satin party dress fell in the ocean. The accidental image created exquisite shape, texture and movement of light on water and fabric. This inspired my latest series of paintings. The dress revealed itself as a metaphor. A dreamlike narrative, more poetry than prose transpired. The worn and well-traveled dress, mysterious and fragile is renewed by light and water.
- Jean Sbarra Jones

Join us for a vivacious evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event.

8.02.2019 - 9.30.2019

Opening & Artist Reception - First Friday, August 2nd, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Art & Wine - First Friday, September 6th, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, August 2nd for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the serene paintings created by our August/September featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

What Dreams May Come… Several years ago, while on a boat with my husband, a purple satin party dress fell in the ocean. The accidental image created exquisite shape, texture and movement of light on water and fabric. This inspired my latest series of paintings. The dress revealed itself as a metaphor. A dreamlike narrative, more poetry than prose transpired. The worn and well-traveled dress, mysterious and fragile is renewed by light and water.
- Jean Sbarra Jones

Join us for a vivacious evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event

6.07.2019 - 7.30.2019

Opening & Artist Reception - First Friday, June 7th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Art & Wine - Second Friday, July 12th, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, June 7th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the dynamic paintings created by our June/July featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

Tropic Iconic is a reflection on the mysticism that permeates Hawaii, Its nature and its inhabitants. The works are portraits of the youth of Hawaii’s North-Shore, through which I try to express all the grace and sweet mysticism that seems to emerge from them… almost in the way of icons. I put in parallel and compare the strength of religious images to the natural and mystical grace emanating from the people of Hawaii and nature.
- Kosta Kulundzic

Join us for a vivacious evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event

6.07.2019 - 7.30.2019

Opening & Artist Reception - First Friday, June 7th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Art & Wine - First Friday, July 12th, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, June 7th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the dynamic paintings created by our June/July featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

Tropic Iconic is a reflection on the mysticism that permeates Hawaii, Its nature and its inhabitants. The works are portraits of the youth of Hawaii’s North-Shore, through which I try to express all the grace and sweet mysticism that seems to emerge from them… almost in the way of icons. I put in parallel and compare the strength of religious images to the natural and mystical grace emanating from the people of Hawaii and nature.
- Kosta Kulundzic

Join us for a vivacious evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event

Join us First Friday, May 3, 2019, as we celebrate our AfroFuturism!

The SZ Gallery is proudly displaying talented African photographers selected during PICHA’s annual call to artists (debut show in the USA). This year's topical theme is AfroFuturism - a movement in literature, music, and art featuring futuristic or science fiction themes, which incorporate elements of black history and culture. The drive behind this project comes from one of PICHA’s core brand values, empowering African photographers and proving that local creatives produce work worthy of global attention.

AfroFuturism - The Book is available for purchase, for those interested.  100% of all proceeds will be donated towards building a clean water well in Nigeria through MIPC.  

Thank you for supporting these incredible African artists and this non-profit cause!

Join us First Friday, April 5, 2019, as we celebrate our 3rd Year Anniversary!

The SZ Gallery proudly presents a display of talented photographers selected during PICHA’s annual call to artists. This year's topical theme is AfroFuturism - a movement in literature, music, and art featuring futuristic or science fiction themes, which incorporate elements of black history and culture. The drive behind this project comes from one of PICHA’s core brand values, empowering African photographers and proving that local creatives produce work worthy of global attention.

We'll serve signature wines from Northwest Cellars and seasonal bites by Caruccio's.

A culturally rich evening to remember, not to be missed!

RSVP by April 1

2.01.2019 - 3.26.2019

Artist Reception - First Friday, March 1st, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, March 1st for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the dynamic paintings created by our February/March featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

“Light Revealed” is the organic evolution of my previous work into a new flowing form. In these pieces, I have opened up my relationship with paint and canvas, allowing myself a greater freedom to explore the movement and the sensual aspects of my work. 
- Debra Van Tuinen

Join us for an expressive evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event

2.01.2019 - 3.26.2019

Opening Reception - First Friday, February 1st, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Artist Reception - First Friday, March 1st, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Please join us at SZ Gallery on Friday, February 1st for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the dynamic paintings created by our February/March featured artist along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

“Light Revealed” is the organic evolution of my previous work into a new flowing form. In these pieces, I have opened up my relationship with paint and canvas, allowing myself a greater freedom to explore the movement and the sensual aspects of my work. 
- Debra Van Tuinen

Join us for an expressive evening of Art & Wine!

Please RSVP here for the event

On January 11th the SZ Gallery will host our first Art & Wine Reception of the new year featuring Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy in the PERSIAN GARDEN.

‘Persian Garden’ is an exhibit that tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir and Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics and pottery, and their mutual love and appreciation for the history of Persian art.

Handcrafting their own clay, glaze, and even their kilns all from scratch, their ceramic pieces have a distinct quality that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.  

Join us for vibrant art, engaging conversation, along with sparkling refreshments and seasonal bites. This evening of art and wine is not to be missed!

On December 7th, the SZ Gallery will host our Annual Holiday Party in the PERSIAN GARDEN, featuring ceramic artistry by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy, during our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. 

PERSIAN GARDEN is an exhibit that tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces. Monir and Mehdi Ghanbeigy from Iran have created multimedia artwork together since 1970, combining Mehdi’s detailed work with Persian miniatures and painting, Monir’s background in ceramics and pottery, and their mutual love and appreciation for the history of Persian art. 

Handcrafting their own clay, glaze, and even their kilns all from scratch, their ceramic pieces have a distinct quality that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.  

Join us for vibrant art, engaging conversation, along with sparkling refreshments and seasonal bites. This holiday evening of art and wine is not to be missed!

10.05.2018 - 12.05.2018

Opening Reception - First Friday, October 5th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Artist Reception - First Friday, November 2nd, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Lucia Neagu, a local Mercer Islander, is a prolific artist who continues to expand her artistic world and discovers more about herself, each day, through a spontaneous expression of flowing brush stroke. Self-Realized. will include Neagu's most recent works to date. Each piece sings with color and imagination invoking intense personal feelings.   

10.05.2018 - 12.05.2018

Opening Reception - First Friday, October 5th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Artist Reception - First Friday, November 2nd, 5:00 - 8:00PM

Lucia Neagu, a local Mercer Islander, is a prolific artist who continues to expand her artistic world and discovers more about herself, each day, through a spontaneous expression of flowing brush stroke. Self-Realized. will include Neagu's most recent works to date. Each piece sings with color and imagination invoking intense personal feelings.   

On September 7th, meet the artists of our newest exhibit, TENACIOUS, for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm at SZ Gallery.

TENACIOUS, curated by Deborah Kapoor, is a group show of contemporary artists featuring interpretations of perseverance related to the feminine. Works encompass a range of materiality including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, glass, fiber, cut paper, drawing, collage, embroidery, mixed media, bronze casting, and video installation.

Join us for enlightening art pieces and engaging conversation, along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites. This evening of art and wine is not to be missed! 

Please RSVP here for the event.

Read our interview with Deborah Kapoor here.

On August 3rd, we will be premiering our newest exhibit, TENACIOUS, for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm at SZ Gallery.

TENACIOUS, curated by Deborah Kapoor, is a group show of contemporary artists featuring interpretations of perseverance related to the feminine. Works encompass a range of materiality including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, glass, fiber, cut paper, drawing, collage, embroidery, mixed media, bronze casting, and video installation.

Join us for enlightening art pieces and engaging conversation, along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites. As a special treat, two tickets to the Seattle Art Fair will be raffled off during the reception. This evening of art and wine is not to be missed! 

Please RSVP here: https://www.greenvelope.com/event/TENACIOUS/rsvp

Please join us on July 6th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm at SZ Gallery on Mercer Island. Enjoy inspirational art pieces along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

We will be featuring figurative oil paintings by Erin Milan in an exhibit called VANITAS. This series of paintings is titled after the Vanitas paintings by Dutch artists from the 17th Century, which contrasted luscious displays of food with symbols of death and decay, such as a rotting piece of fruit, a fly, or a skull. Each piece is a meditation on nourishment, desire, and the inevitability of loss.

Join us for an evocative evening of Art & Wine! *Paintings include female nudity*

Please RSVP here for the event.

Read our interview with Erin Milan here.

Please join us on June 1st for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm at SZ Gallery on Mercer Island. Enjoy inspirational art pieces along with complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites.

We will be featuring figurative oil paintings by Erin Milan in an exhibit called VANITAS. This series of paintings is titled after the Vanitas paintings by Dutch artists from the 17th Century, which contrasted luscious displays of food with symbols of death and decay, such as a rotting piece of fruit, a fly, or a skull. Each piece is a meditation on nourishment, desire, and the inevitability of loss.

Join us for an evocative evening of Art & Wine! *Paintings include female nudity*

Please RSVP here for the event.

Read our interview with Erin Milan here.

Please join us at SZ Gallery on May 4th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the inspirational art pieces created by our April/May featured artists, along with complimentary refreshments, seasonal bites, and live music. 

We will be featuring Robert Wood's unique multimedia exhibit, "Lost Luggage of Gnome Island," and collaborative paintings by Laura Castellanos and Juan Carlos Castellanos. The musical accompaniment for the evening will include a performance by father-daughter duo Benoît and Carla Mory. They will be performing Bach Aria on the flute and harp, respectively, and Carla will play a harp solo of Bernard Andrès' "Amarante."

We hope to see you at SZ Gallery for a beautiful evening of art, wine, and music! 

Please join us at the SZ Gallery on March 2nd for Mercer Island's First Friday Art & Wine. Free admission, along with complimentary refreshments. 

Our current exhibit, "Nature's Poetry" by Gitte Peters, will be offered at a special 30% gallery discount! *This month is your last chance to see Gitte's pieces at SZ Gallery.* 

See more of Gitte's art here. 

Please join us at the SZ Gallery on February 2nd for a festive evening during our upcoming First Friday Art & Wine. Our current exhibit, "Nature's Poetry" by Gitte Peters, will be offered at a 30% gallery discount! 

Please join us at the SZ Gallery on January 5th for a festive evening during our initial First Friday Art & Wine of 2018. in the spirit of ringing in the New Year, our current exhibit, "Nature's Poetry" by Gitte Peters, will be offered at 30% off!

We'd like to wish our beloved community of friends, patrons, artists, & collaborators a joyful holiday season! As we reflect on another year passed, our hearts fill with gratitude. 

Please join us at the SZ Gallery on December 1st for a celebratory evening of cheer during our First Friday Art & Wine. Our latest exhibit, "Persian Garden" by Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy, may also inspire unique gift-giving ideas!

Please RSVP through our Invite Link.