Dwelling Under Polaris: Featuring Ethan Edvenson

Dates and Times

Friday, Sep 4, 2026 6pm - 9pm
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
Sunday, Sep 6, 2026
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 6pm - 9am

Details

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4 | 6–8:30 PM

Lowertown First Fridays Dates September 4 | 6–9 PM and October 2 | 6–9 PM

Regular Gallery/Exhibit Hours; Open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM–3 PM; August 8 – September 26, 2026 and during Lowertown First Fridays from 6 – 9 PM.

Calendula Gallery is thrilled to unveil a dynamic solo exhibition by Ethan Edvenson, whose mixed‑media drawings crackle with energy, emotion, and a sense of raw, unfiltered humanity. Built from layered paper and brought to life with India ink, colored pencil, and chalk pastel, his pieces burst beyond traditional borders—literally. Each work features cut, shaped, and sculpted edges that interact with one another, forming immersive, organic installations that feel like stepping into someone’s inner universe mid‑thought.

In Dwelling Under Polaris, Edvenson’s characters wander through landscapes of symbols, gestures, and surreal visual cues, revealing their inner worlds through posture, movement, and quiet moments of humor. The work champions individuality, transformation, and the messy brilliance of being human—embracing honesty over perfection, emotional truth over polish. The result is an exhibition that feels intimate, fearless, and vibrantly alive, like paging through a personal journal that’s been set free on the walls.