Join us at Gallery 1448 for a reception featuring Joe Witkowski (works on paper) & Kira Dolcimascolo (mixed media). (In case of inclement weather, the reception will be held on January 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) The show runs January 10 – 31, 2026. There will also be a closing reception on Saturday, January 31, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Saturday, January 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., and by appointment. Contact Kira Dolcimascolo: [email protected] / 443.418.8903.

Joe Witkowski’s two-dimensional work is influenced by film noir, vintage horror and cult movies. The figure is a consistent element in his work. In these linocut prints, the themes of German Expressionism - anxiety, existential dread and fear of "the other" – are present in the face or body language of these compelling characters.

Kira Dolcimascolo’s artwork primarily focuses on the female body, addressing themes of the body's relationship with its environment, finding balance, and the artist's struggle with the creative process. She is inspired by life events, personal narratives, recurring dreams, and female archetypes in various stages of life. Her figures often have an uneasy tension with their surroundings.