Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

FOUND:RE Contemporary at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, located at 1100 N. Central Ave., has announced its latest art exhibition. “Saguaros & Shards” by Stacy Holmstedt, will debut with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-9 pm. and remain on display through Sunday, Dec. 31. The studio space will also serve as a working studio for Holmstedt, who will be painting and mosaicking on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the show’s exhibition.

“We are thrilled to present Stacy’s contrasting mediums of acrylic paint and mosaics,” said FOUND:RE Curator Jordan Zurn. “Regardless of medium, her vibrant art showcases such raw and natural talent. We encourage art enthusiasts to not only view her works but come watch her painting and mosaicking live here at the FOUND:RE.”

The Mesa-based mostly self-taught artist calls her paintings her love letters to Arizona, while the Gemini in her also inspires her to pursue a dual passion of making mosaic artworks. The software designer by trade also credits night classes at Scottsdale Artists School and the Mesa Arts Center as well as her love of Arizona for her inspiration.

“Rather than creating consistently in the same style, I prefer experimentation. I like to work for months on a deep concentration piece, followed by a burst of loose gestural work. When I need a break from painting, I’ll make a mosaic out of glass, beads or buttons. When I tire of nipping glass, it’s back to the easel. I create with both sides of my brain because I paint with my left hand and nip my mosaic pieces with my right,” Holmstedt said. “Though I’ve been exhibiting in group shows around Arizona since 2016, FOUND:RE Contemporary is my debut solo show and has my gratitude for the opportunity.”

“Saguaros and Shards” will be presented as part of FOUND:RE Contemporary’s regular schedule of rotating exhibitions organized by Zurn. These works will also be for sale in person and via foundrecontemporary.com. Holmstedt’s live onsite schedule throughout the exhibition will soon be announced.

For more about FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, visit foundrehotels.com; for more about FOUND:RE Contemporary, visit foundrecontemporary.com.