“Multitudes”

Art by Amber Linkey

Phoenix-based artist, Amber Linkey, has been making things her entire life. She says, "One of my favorite parts of the process is finding common ground with other people." Linkey relies on her art to share herself with others, and to help others open up to their own feelings and experiences and feel safe doing so. Toward the latter end, she creates escapist ethereal spaces leaning heavily on the influence of music and its tempo as she moves paint around the canvas. Linkey says we all "contain multitudes," and we should not allow our true selves to be boxed in by our own fears or the expectations of others. She says, "I want my work to give people the freedom to escape, be seen, or confront." This beautiful show provides your own opportunity to rest in these otherworldly realms, to shed the feeling of being invisible, and to challenge the expectations placed on you by yourself and others.

“Multitudes” opens January 17 with a reception from 6:30 to 9pm. You can also visit us during gallery hours (Tuesday 11-1pm, Thursday noon-2pm) or by appointment (email us at gallery@thewalterhive.org).

We hope to see you at The Walter Art Gallery!