June First Friday Featuring Colby Kern

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

214 W Phelps St, Suite 101, Springfield, MO, United States, Missouri 65806 | Springfield

Obelisk Gallery
Publisher/HostObelisk Gallery
June First Friday Featuring Colby Kern
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Join us On First Friday, June 5th from 6-10pm for the opening reception of "No Kept Line" by Colby Kern!
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Show Statement: I resist the expectation that my work needs to resolve into a single theme. Instead, it reflects an ongoing practice rooted in curiosity, instinct, and the simple act of painting.
I move from one approach to another without any obligation to stay consistent. What connects these works isn’t a shared narrative, but shared attention. One day I am locked into color, the next could be composition, gesture, and texture.
What happens if I push this mark further? What if I K*ll this color with black? What if I stop now?
What if nothing is resolved?
Some pieces feel deliberate and others impulsive. Together they’re a record of me showing up and figuring it to as I go.
This is painting as it unfolds for me in real time driven by whatever holds my attention in the moment.
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In our Lower Level Gallery is the 2026 Ozarks Tech Juried Exhibition featuring 21 OTC students.
Enjoy complimentary refreshements and three floors of art.
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