The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery presents “Quiet Alibis”, an exhibition new portrait paintings by Goldmark artist Michele Hindman.
The exhibition is on display from 10/14 through 10/27, with a closing reception on Saturday, 10/26, from 2pm - 4pm. Michele will be present at the reception to respond to questions and comments about her artwork.
About the Exhibition
Quiet Alibis explores how we confront—and avoid—internal and external truths. Each large, expressionist portrait reflects the tension between feelings like anxiety, shame, or unresolved anger, and the act of confronting them. Recurrent themes of physical sensations, intrusive thoughts, and distorted perceptions capture how avoidance disrupts our sense of self and reality. Some pieces reveal contradictory emotions, while others explore hiding or distortion.
The paintings are created through a combination of intuitive gestures and deliberate markmaking. Loose lines and visible sketchmarks reveal the process as it unfolds—showing moments of uncertainty alongside clarity. I’m interested in balancing control and spontaneity, allowing forms to emerge naturally through expressive strokes and an attention to the figure’s volume. Often, I leave areas rough or partially painted, embracing a state of unresolution to mirror the themes of acceptance and confrontation running through my work. This approach challenges the instinct to avoid or cover up discomfort, instead emphasizing the importance of being present with what’s uncomfortable and uncertain.
What are we really avoiding, and what happens when we look directly at it?
About the Artist
Michele is an expressive, figurative painter whose work explores concepts of self, emotional processing, uncertainty, and mental resilience. While her career is in programming, UX, and design research, she has a long history with drawing & painting and began to pursue her art seriously in 2023. She has an MA in Interaction Design and a BA in Information Technology, both from the University of North Texas.
https://mhindman.art/