Presence

Glass: Teaching Us to Inhabit the Moment

PITTSBURGH, PA – Mark Rengers Gallery is excited to announce their next exhibition: Presence. Featuring local glass artists Margot Dermody, Eric Hernandez, Chris Ross, and Leo Fine, this exhibit asks you to reimagine glass as an interpersonal form.

In a world filled with constant motion, distractions, and anticipation of what comes next, Presence reminds us to appreciate the richness of the moment at hand. Through the ethereal and transformative medium of glass, this exhibition explores what it means to slow down, pay attention, and engage more deeply with the world around us.

Embodying the essence of presence, glass is simultaneously delicate and resilient, transparent and reflective, elegant and foundational. Glass responds and moves with its environment, as well as stands in humble silence. It is aware and calm; it reminds us to be still. The artworks gathered in this exhibition reveal subtle shifts in color, form, and light -- relationships that can only be fully appreciated when deliberately sought out.

Presence is ultimately an exploration of balance: between stillness and movement, attention and distraction, fragility and strength. Artists Margot Dermody, Eric Hernandez, Chris Ross, and Leo Fine create space to pause and reconnect with the immediacy of experience. In doing so, we are reminded that meaning is often found not in striving toward the next destination, but in fully inhabiting the moment we are already in.

Attend the Opening Reception of Presence on Thursday, September 10th, from 6 to 8 pm. This is a free event open to all. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, October 24th. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-5 pm, and Thursdays 10-7 pm.

Link: https://markrengersgallery.com/show/mark-rengers-gallery-presence

Event Details:

What: Presence Opening Reception

When: Thursday, September 10, 6-8 pm

Where: Mark Rengers Gallery

About Mark Rengers Gallery:

Mark Rengers Gallery is a Sewickley‑based full‑service art destination that blends curated contemporary exhibitions with masterful custom framing. Founded by gallery veteran Mark Rengers and curator Melanie Vera, the studio offers personalized art education, bespoke design solutions, and a commitment to championing diverse emerging artists. For seasoned collectors and first‑time buyers alike, the gallery delivers a seamless acquisition journey from discovery to display, turning every art purchase into a lasting, meaningful expression of self.

Point of Contact:

Melanie Vera

Gallery Manager

melanie@markrengersgallery.com

412-741-5858

549 Beaver St

Sewickley, PA 15143