PAUSE: The Surreal Still Life
Opening: Friday, May 19th 2023
Arch Enemy Arts presents PAUSE, a group exhibition inviting twenty artists to explore what it means to create a SURREAL STILL LIFE. We wondered what incongruous juxtapositions and uncanny associations they might employ. How would they capture unconscious creation in object form, and what could happen if they pressed pause on the passage of time?
From riffs on vanitas still lifes by Michele Melcher, Ethan Price, and Kazuhiro Hori to phantasmagorical shifts in perception by Rain, Audrey Montoya, and Ten Yetman, this collection is broad and bizarre. A variegated delight that is still and alive, composed and automatic, like centerpieces from your strangest dream.
PAUSE: THE SURREAL STILL LIFE features new work from Adam Alaniz, Alex Kuno, Anthony Solano, Audrey Montoya, Bennett Slater, Colete Martin, Ethan Price, Gigi Chen, Happy D, Jane Windsor, Katie Gamb, Kazuhiro Hori, Laura Catherwood, Mary Esther Munoz, Maryann Held, Michele Melcher, Rain, Richard Ahnert, Shailinn Messer, and Ten Yetman.
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by Candice Musher
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'PAUSE: The Surreal Still Life' will be on view from May 19th - June 11th, 2023.
Sold works will begin to ship the week of June 18th unless other rush shipping arrangements have been made.
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All pieces marked with a red dot have been sold.
Payment plans are available - email to inquire.
![Adam Alaniz](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_7b9fa099a0e245cfb8638690ccc48faf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_7b9fa099a0e245cfb8638690ccc48faf~mv2.jpg)
"Still Life With Flowers" (2023) acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" framed to $1500 USD
![Alex Kuno](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_5d54e42862334890a7e0ba156829a6e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1783,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_5d54e42862334890a7e0ba156829a6e9~mv2.jpg)
"Earth" (2023) gouache on paper mounted to panel 10" x 20" $800 USD
![Anthony Solano](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_a9fe24b68b3c406d9b2f2d966a78f928~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_a9fe24b68b3c406d9b2f2d966a78f928~mv2.jpg)
"Centerpiece" (2023) acrylic on cradled wood panel 16" x 16" framed to 17" x 17" $1375 USD
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_c9978ce5df7d4af9a65a495fac24a821~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_c9978ce5df7d4af9a65a495fac24a821~mv2.jpg)
"Biblical Accurate Carrots" (2023) needle felted polyester and wool 7" x 11" x 2" $800 USD
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_c1fe0c2652d94996acaddcc1d07854b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_c1fe0c2652d94996acaddcc1d07854b9~mv2.jpg)
"Recalling" (2023) needle felted polyester and wool 4.5" x 6.5" x 6" grouping of 3 $700 USD
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_4cac620963e34f0ca4a8259c31a31bc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_4cac620963e34f0ca4a8259c31a31bc2~mv2.jpg)
"Grapefruit" (2023) needle felted polyster and wool 5" dia. x 2.5" (x2) $700 USD
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_f234c6a04ccc4d308d7240629ce8cb94~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_f234c6a04ccc4d308d7240629ce8cb94~mv2.jpg)
"Lemons" (2023) needle felted polyster and wool 6" x 3" x 12" $700 USD
![Bennett Slater](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_649177820b3f4314912391f20900d99b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_649177820b3f4314912391f20900d99b~mv2.jpg)
"Pedigree of Grapeness" (2023) oil on wood 12" x 16" framed to 15" x 19" $2000 USD
![Colete Martin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_d43a7c49c6dc43a2b601cb2e702876b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_770,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_d43a7c49c6dc43a2b601cb2e702876b8~mv2.jpg)
"Holding" (2023) acrylic on canvas 20" x 16" $850 USD
![Ethan Price](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_d8950335b9ea403e98bfea6a071ed1ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1429,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_d8950335b9ea403e98bfea6a071ed1ca~mv2.jpg)
"The Killing Jar" (2023) acrylic on paper 5" x 12" framed to 13.25" x 20.25" unavailable
![Gigi Chen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_1369f536916b4199998abb15e87406de~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_1369f536916b4199998abb15e87406de~mv2.jpg)
"Still + Life" (2023) acrylic on wood panel 11" x 14" unavailable
![Happy D](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_dbe90b22f2114060bb38514aeee73dad~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1135,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_dbe90b22f2114060bb38514aeee73dad~mv2.jpg)
"Epilogue" (2023) oil on panel 11" x 14" framed to 16" x 20" $1850 USD
![Jane Windsor](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_a62507728f8d4b0fbb2e1cbb43c9800e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1181,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_a62507728f8d4b0fbb2e1cbb43c9800e~mv2.jpg)
"Honeymoon" (2023) mixed media, hand-cut and dimensional collage 16" x 20" framed to 17.5" x 21.5" $700 USD
![Katie Gamb](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_50733f59bcd7490ba93ae76733e73f6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1126,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_50733f59bcd7490ba93ae76733e73f6f~mv2.jpg)
"Back for a Second Slice" (2023) oil on masonite 5" x 7" framed to 11.25" x 13.25" $500 USD
![Kazuhiro Hori](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_2bf8bf1b4f754a94b6836ace4675e458~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_2bf8bf1b4f754a94b6836ace4675e458~mv2.jpg)
"Still Pink Life" (2023) acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" framed to 13" x 13" $1850 USD
![Laura Catherwood](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_4a071598029c4c8a9b5340ea72eed69c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1798,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_4a071598029c4c8a9b5340ea72eed69c~mv2.jpg)
"Study of Dreams" (2023) oil on panel 12" x 24" x 2" $900 USD
![Mary Esther Munoz](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_d5f06a2397fe44fcb9356903687799c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1235,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_d5f06a2397fe44fcb9356903687799c1~mv2.jpg)
"Dark Inventory" (2023) acrylic, ink & gouache on paper 5" x 7" framed to 9" x 11" oval $550 USD
![Maryann Held](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_60fbef3e1f2a4352b9553e4902afdcf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1117,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_60fbef3e1f2a4352b9553e4902afdcf4~mv2.jpg)
"Waxwing Wreath" (2023) acrylic on board 14.25" x 12.25" framed $825 USD
![Michele Melcher](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_104b3b6557d54d65a7f804b13604da88~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1115,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_104b3b6557d54d65a7f804b13604da88~mv2.jpg)
"Memento Mori with Small Demon" (2023) oil on panel 10" x 12" framed to 12.5" x 15" $1700 USD
![Rain](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_70d3e932aee24182ab03df5c1c7bd77e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1169,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_70d3e932aee24182ab03df5c1c7bd77e~mv2.jpg)
"Manifest" (2023) oil on masonite 16" x 20" framed to 19" x 23" $4300 USD inquire for availability
![Richard Ahnert](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_df5949f4e8d94d6e964bb236976338a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_807,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_df5949f4e8d94d6e964bb236976338a7~mv2.jpg)
"Tools of The trade" (2023) oil on canvas 20" x 16" framed to 22" x 18" (in vintage frame) $1900 USD
![Shailinn Messer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_6e3c305d6fd6436f9802cb0689aa6b9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1261,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_6e3c305d6fd6436f9802cb0689aa6b9a~mv2.jpg)
"Alive In The Web" (2023) oil paint on panel 9" x 12" $650 USD
![Ten Yetman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_ddd456957efd4f3388c36b610d1c6ba9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1204,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_ddd456957efd4f3388c36b610d1c6ba9~mv2.jpg)
"Urn with Leda and The Swan" (2023) acrylic and ink on canvas 11" x 14" $950 USD
![Ten Yetman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_a1926604b6da4633a1b9fd6416178599~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1206,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_a1926604b6da4633a1b9fd6416178599~mv2.jpg)
"Unicorn in Captivity and a Banana" (2023) acrylic and ink on canvas 11" x 14" $950 USD
![Ten Yetman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_42555bfa8dfc49de88bef62730f4ceff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1258,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_42555bfa8dfc49de88bef62730f4ceff~mv2.jpg)
"Ninja in a Vase (I Have A Brain, A Brain In A Jar)" (2023) acrylic and ink on canvas 9" x 12" $850 USD
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_b7a50895ea6848e093e5cc8da0f03a62~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_123,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9472_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_a8c8cd6907824fed9a2fa9ae5c28e876~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9469_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_f9480446da7642d6a827f9c0da497279~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9723_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_c0ac72275128435c97976796ef53006e~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9798_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_cec7f8db86d44965ae59c5202c6a69d5~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9919_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_305a85726db44ec78db686f771e10788~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9927_JPG.jpg)
![Audrey Montoya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_e76c0c7963ce4dabb105ab18254dbc84~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_234,y_0,w_1579,h_2048/fill/w_64,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_9724_JPG.jpg)
STILLEVENS
October 4th - 26th, 2019
For our October group show, Arch Enemy brings together eleven AEA artists for our first ever exhibition of still-life works. A slight departure from many past shows that have included mostly figurative works, and in some cases something new from the artists themselves, Stillevens features new works by Alex Eckman-Lawn, Alex Kuno, Colin Frangicetto, Emma Black, Erich Moffitt, Jessica Dalva, Michael Weaver, Michelle Avery, Rebecca Yanovskaya, Sarah Cannon, and Wiley Wallace.
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All pieces marked with a red dot have been sold.
Payment plans are available - email to inquire.
![Alex Kuno](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_a1a992996659459a9142c523b702c63a~mv2_d_1623_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1208,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_a1a992996659459a9142c523b702c63a~mv2_d_1623_2000_s_2.jpg)
"The Watcher" (2019) graphite, charcoal on paper mounted to panel 16 x 20" $800 USD
![Wiley Wallace](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_dd0a22218e9a48288336d442c658e912~mv2_d_2843_2843_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_dd0a22218e9a48288336d442c658e912~mv2_d_2843_2843_s_4_2.jpg)
"Flower Skull" (2019) acrylic on wood panel 10 x 10" $450 USD
![Rebecca Yanovskaya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_8bd4da98963d48f6b73e2efc6808245c~mv2_d_1710_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1146,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_8bd4da98963d48f6b73e2efc6808245c~mv2_d_1710_2000_s_2.jpg)
"Stash" (2019) ballpoint pen, 23k gold leaf 5 x 7" framed to 8 x 10" $650 USD
![Sarah Cannon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_73156e03b2ea4ab68fa683291237c22a~mv2_d_2000_1971_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_966,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_73156e03b2ea4ab68fa683291237c22a~mv2_d_2000_1971_s_2.jpg)
"Forest Floor Still Life with Mirror" (2019) oil on panel 10 x 10" $900 USD
![Emma Black](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_6cc7a526d24d4a8aa8546d5911232884~mv2_d_1684_2993_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1742,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_6cc7a526d24d4a8aa8546d5911232884~mv2_d_1684_2993_s_2.jpg)
"Victory Fell On Us" (2019) oil on cradled wood panel 10 x 20" $800 USD
![Jessica Dalva](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_60da94fa7dde45f6a51da0336fc37a70~mv2_d_2603_3953_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1488,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_60da94fa7dde45f6a51da0336fc37a70~mv2_d_2603_3953_s_4_2.jpg)
"Secrets Kept" (2019) mixed media sculpture 9" tall, 6.5" at base 11.5" tall glass cloche $950 USD
![Erich J. Moffitt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_acf489d578cf45feb61c9d473f1f14a3~mv2_d_1800_2021_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1100,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_acf489d578cf45feb61c9d473f1f14a3~mv2_d_1800_2021_s_2.jpg)
"Cathedrals" (2019) acrylic on panel 8 x 10" framed to 13 x 15" $500 USD
![Alex Eckman-Lawn](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_16a48ee3079e4ca7ad57f13db0ffc3a3~mv2_d_2992_3791_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1242,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_16a48ee3079e4ca7ad57f13db0ffc3a3~mv2_d_2992_3791_s_4_2.jpg)
"Momento Mori (Any Minute Now)" (2019) cut paper collage 8 x 10" framed to 9 x 11" $375 USD
![Michael Weaver](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_b067c129b4a3402890da079156ee4826~mv2_d_2000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_b067c129b4a3402890da079156ee4826~mv2_d_2000_2000_s_2.jpg)
"Still / Growth" (2019) acrylic, thread 22.5 x 22.5" in diamond orientation $480 USD
![Colin Frangicetto](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_66c78d1cd6564071a336bb3b69c0cdf7~mv2_d_1477_1831_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1215,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_66c78d1cd6564071a336bb3b69c0cdf7~mv2_d_1477_1831_s_2.jpg)
"Altar" (2019) acrylic, charcoal, spray paint 16 x 20" panel $550 USD
![Michelle Avery Konczyk](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ef256_9fd5dbdaac464bb6848079ec4dd66c5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7ef256_9fd5dbdaac464bb6848079ec4dd66c5c~mv2.jpg)
"Blues and Roses" (2019) watercolor on paper, mounted to handcut wood panel, varnished 16 x 9" $800 USD