Studio Shop Gallery Presents 'Passing Moments': Melinda Matyas and Carole Rafferty Explore Everyday Life
In Burlingame, California, the Studio Shop Gallery is set to unveil 'Passing Moments,' a dual exhibition featuring new figurative works by Melinda Matyas, an artist from London, and Carole Rafferty, based in California, starting on October 16, 2026. Matyas presents eight paintings that delve into the theme of incubation, portraying the universal experience of waiting and introspection through figures engaged in domestic tasks, highlighting vulnerability during transitions. Rafferty, on the other hand, emphasizes the expressive nature of everyday moments, using posture and gesture to convey deeper narratives. Together, they explore themes of time and emotional depth, with Matyas focusing on anticipation and transformation, while Rafferty highlights visible interactions. Key pieces include Matyas's 'Before the Dough Rises' and 'Hermetic Veil,' along with Rafferty's 'Cousins' and 'Angel.'
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'Passing Moments'
- Artists: Melinda Matyas (London-based) and Carole Rafferty (California-based)
- Opening date: October 16, 2026
- Venue: Studio Shop Gallery, Burlingame, California
- Matyas's series explores 'incubation' as a period of waiting and internal preparation, across eight paintings
- Rafferty's work focuses on everyday scenes and human interactions
- Featured works include Matyas's 'Before the Dough rises' (47 x 63 in.) and 'Hermetic Veil' (36 x 24 in.), and Rafferty's 'Cousins' (30 x 40 in.) and 'Angel' (48 x 48 in.)
- The exhibition is a two-person show of new figurative paintings
Entities
Artists
- Melinda Matyas
- Carole Rafferty
Institutions
- Studio Shop Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- California
- United States
- Burlingame