Carl Ristaino’s imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes in Inspirational Jam, on view in the Wedge Gallery from Jan 26 - Mar 29. Join us for the opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM, celebrating Inspirational Jam and Marsha Wilcox’s Ancient Light (RSVPs appreciated). Working in acrylics, Ristaino builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity. His paintings don't just document performance; they are improvisations themselves. Ristaino’s Ancient Cities take us to unknown, and yet familiar, places. He combines castles and pirate ships with UFO’s and ancient pyramids to build a world of pure creativity. Each Ancient City invites the viewer to imagine a new story and to look closely at the canvas, and within themselves, to discover new corners of imagination. Artist Talk (both Carl Ristaino and Marsha Wilcox of Ancient Light): February 21, 2:00 PM, Black Box Theater RSVPs appreciated