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The Salina Public Library is pleased to announce Hidden Figures, an art exhibit by local artist Cary Brinegar, on display from December 6, 2024, to January 17, 2025. A public reception will be held on January 3, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the library gallery to celebrate the artist and their work.
Cary Brinegar, a retired special educator and long-time Salina resident, is a member of the Kansas Figure Drawing Group and an experienced creator of abstract pen and ink “doodles.” Over the years, Brinegar has expanded their artistic range, incorporating figures and forms into his work while exploring diverse media.
The Hidden Figures exhibit features a collection of figurative oil paintings created using pentimento—a technique where original elements of a painting reappear through overpainting—paired with found objects that evoke figurative forms. As Brinegar explains, “I approached this work as an exercise in reuse, color experimentation, and new techniques, in addition to my quest for a pleasing figurative abstraction.”
Visitors will experience a unique blend of traditional and abstract art that challenges perception and celebrates creative evolution.
This event and exhibit are free and open to the public.
About Gallery 708
Located at the Salina Public Library’s south entrance, Gallery 708 is a space dedicated to showcasing the diverse talents of local and regional artists. The gallery hosts rotating exhibits, providing a platform for both seasoned and emerging creators to share their work with the community. Exhibitions typically span six weeks and feature a wide range of artistic styles and media.