Three theme-based exhibits open at the Upstairs Artspace this Friday, May 25. A public reception will be held Saturday, May 26, 5 to 8 p.m.  A “Walk & Talk” tour of the art led by artists will precede the reception at 4 p.m.
“Mind Over Matter” explores evolution, space and consciousness in abstract paintings by Barbara Fisher of Asheville Ann Stoddard of Spartanburg, S.C. and Felicia van Bork of Charlotte. Each artist is well represented in major galleries and private collections around the country. Van Bork has an exhibit opening in June at the prestigious Jerald Melberg Gallery in Charlotte, while Fisher said she looks forward to a solo exhibit at the Hickory Museum of Art (Hickory, N.C.) in 2013. The three artists have exhibited at the Upstairs in years past.