Archway Gallery Current Exhibition

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April 5 - May 1, 2025

New Visions, New Voices;
Inspiring Connections Through Art
Featuring Works by Archway Gallery’s Newest Artists Rhonda Radford Adams, Michael Angell,
Gözde Kaya Hepişler, Kay Sarver, and Eric Stiles

Opening Reception
Saturday, April 5
5 – 8 p.m.
Artists' Talk at 6:30 p.m.

Complimentary Valet Parking and
Light Refreshments

Shop the Exhibition

Archway Gallery proudly announces New Visions, New Voices, a group exhibition putting the spotlight on the work of five talented artists who are the newest members of the Archway family: Rhonda Radford Adams’s vibrant mixed-media collages, Michael Angell’s fantastical metal castings,  Gözde Kaya Hepişler’s whimsical ceramic sculptures, Kay Sarver’s expressive oil paintings and portraits, and Eric Stiles’s striking abstract paintings. Each artist brings a unique style and perspective to Texas’s longest-running artist owned and operated gallery, which has fostered the growth of so many phenomenal Houston artists over the years. Timed to coincide with World Art Day in April, and the beginning of Archway’s 50th year, the exhibition celebrates the transformative power of art and reaffirms Archway Gallery’s mission to champion artistic exploration.

Throughout its history, Archway Gallery has served as a platform for artistic innovation and creative expression, fostering connections between artists, audiences, and the community. New Visions, New Voices continues this tradition by posing a question that resonates with artists and the global community at large: How can art inspire and connect us in our shared journey? This question anchors the exhibition, inviting each participating artist to reflect on his or her creative journey, and offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the art on a deeper level. Through their diverse works, the artists of New Visions, New Voices demonstrate how fresh perspectives enrich the collective narrative of Houston’s creative community.

Introducing the Artists:
Rhonda Radford Adams creates mixed media collages that celebrate the healing power of color, blending paint with papers, fabrics, and ceramics to craft vibrant, textured works. Through integrative and expressive arts workshops, she inspires creativity, connection, and personal growth, highlighting art as a transformative tool for well-being.

Michael Angell’s art explores The Imagination through a stream-of-consciousness approach, focusing on mythology/totemic, life  in Mystery, and dream-time-existence. His bespoke and heirloom sculptures, largely cast in pewter, capture one-to-one the scale and detail of the original wax works, surpassing traditional bronze in many aspects. Designed for intimate spaces, the sage at heart, his art invites viewers into a world of fantasy, self-reflection, storytelling, and timeless wonder.

Gözde Kaya Hepişler, originally from Istanbul, Türkiye, is a ceramic artist whose work celebrates human diversity and cultural connection. Her creations, including colorful figurative sculptures and contemporary interpretations of the protective evil eye, invite  viewers to explore the beauty of diversity, the joy of life’s interconnected stories, and the small moments of happiness that brighten everyday life.

Kay Sarver, Archway’s newest artist, is also a returning member. Archway is pleased to welcome her back. As a young child, Sarver was always drawing, usually creating some sort of grand scene with animals and trees. Her parents fed this passion by taking her to classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Cincinnati. Sarver later attended the University of Cincinnati,  where she majored in Fine Arts and embraced painting with oils. After a few years in college, and three year stay in Florida, she migrated to Houston where she continues to live and work as a visual artist.

Eric Stiles’s transition from technical airbrushing to to abstract painting represents a bold exploration of the intangible. His intuitive process allows his work to evolve organically, with layers of underpaintings adding depth and soul to each piece. Reflecting his artistic journey, Eric’s creations are both honest and uniquely original, inviting viewers to engage with the striking aesthetics and emotional resonance of his work.

Together, these artists reflect the spirit of New Visions, New Voices, adding their perspectives to Archway Gallery’s collaborative community of 34 members. This   exhibition celebrates the creativity and innovation that have sustained the gallery for nearly 50 years, honoring its collective legacy while embracing its continued growth as a treasured space for art and connection to the community.

APRIL 2025 EXHIBITION  EVENTS

April 5 (Sat)​	Opening Reception (5 - 8 pm) and Artists' Talk (6:30 pm)
April 6 (Sun)	Rice Jazz Ensemble (6 - 8 pm)