Kelley Mogilka’s figurative paintings and drawings center on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush to canvas. By working from a model, she looks for this inspiration in the subtle gestures, glances, or poses, which often evoke a presence that is both timeless and ephemeral. Her use of harmonious color and expressive brushwork ultimately reflects an interest in capturing the sitter’s internal state of being. Mogilka was the recipient of the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022.

The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka

Exhibit dates: January 7 – February 3, 2023

Reception: Friday, January 13, 6 – 9 PM

Address: Pence Gallery – 212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616

Artist Talk & Demo:

Saturday, January 14, 1-2 PM (FREE)

Kelley Mogilka will talk about her current series of paintings, sharing her method of working from models to compose her evocative subjects. 

Sponsored by James R. & Suzette M. Smith, as part of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award.