Bender Gallery

Contemporary fine art gallery specializing in leading-edge abstract and figurative works by notable national and international artists.

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This gorgeous painting by neo expressionist Hunt Slonem mesmerizes the viewer with his distinctive merging of realism and abstraction by way of repetition and bold, gestural brushwork.⁠
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Cockatoo Whisper⁠
oil on canvas⁠
48 x 48 inches

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Laine Bachman's solo show ends Saturday, April 26. Visit the gallery to view this spectacular exhibition!⁠
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Twilight Jubilee⁠
mixed media on canvas⁠
48 x 48 inches

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Abstract perfection by the mighty Michael Hedges.⁠
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Galaxy⁠
oil and mixed media on canvas⁠
58 x 66 inches⁠
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We are excited to announce the representation of Elizabeth Porritt Carrington. Carrington is an Irish artist living in Asheville and lost her studio in Hurricane Helene. Her insightful and deeply personal work takes the viewer through time, space, and the four seasons⁠.
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Helmut Barnett⁠ created this large colorful painting with what seems like an endless amount of textured marks, emitting a sense of vibrating movement to the background sections.

Bright Side
acrylic on canvas
60 x 48 in

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This painterly abstract by Linda Gritta evokes light breaking out of the darkness, a perfect metaphor for the beautiful city of Asheville post hurricane Helene.
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Good Medicine ⁠
mixed media on canvas⁠
48 x 48 inches unframed⁠
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Blue Hutch⁠
oil on canvas⁠
40 x 40 inches

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In this evocative cloudscape, artist Peter Roux pushes light into dark and imagery into abstraction.⁠
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Suspension (Upcoming)⁠
oil on canvas ⁠
40 x 40 inches⁠

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Painter Laine Bachman captures a stunning spring morning in all its intricate splendor.

Dewly Noted
acrylic on canvas
36 x 36 inches

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Enjoy a view of mixed media piece by Marco Reichert in the gallery.

untitled L29.21
mixed media on canvas
77 x 57 in

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Michael Hedges⁠ creates textured abstract masterpieces.

Earthbound
mixed media on canvas
26 x 34 inches

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It's almost time!

ELSEWHERE & BEYOND, a solo show of works by Laine Bachman.

Opening April 5, 5-8 PM

Harlequin Hare
Mixed media on canvas
22 x 17 inches

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Take a peek into our front window at a gorgeous pairing. Hunt Slonem's turquoise bunny wall painting with diamond dust next to his 24 karat gold plated bronze bunny, aptly titled, "Midas".

Splendor in the Grass
Oil & Acrylic with Diamond Dust on wood
10 x 8 inches

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Taher Jaoui's paintings come to life with exuberant strokes of color and texture.

Going Deaf Deliberately
mixed media on canvas
63 x 55 inches

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Immerse Yourself in the Imaginaria!⁠
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ELSEWHERE & BEYOND⁠
Laine Bachman⁠
April 5 - 26⁠
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Opening April 5 from 5-8 pm⁠
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Angela Johal creates a painting full of movement and lively cool hues.

Sonic Flower No. 3
acrylic on canvas
48 x 60 in

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We love this sleek white ceramic bunny by Hunt Slonem.

Kyndal
ceramic
14 x 7 x 9 in

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There's an interesting dialogue between the collaged text and the black lines and shapes painted on top. They aren't random, but consider the shapes of the diagrams below. By Helmut Barnett.

Black Box
collage on board
48 x 48 in

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Linda Gritta's work has the ability to zoom into any area of the composition and find an abstract "picture within the picture". She treats each part of her painting's surface with care, resulting in evocative details.
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In a Mirror Dimly

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We love having so much variety in the gallery. Painting on the left by Seth Haverkamp.

Dragonfly
oil on board
36 x 24 in