Perspective Gallery

Perspective Gallery Summer Exhibition

Emerge

June 5–August 28, 2025

The Perspective Gallery at Virginia Tech is hosting a two-person exhibition by Sarah Bachman and Kaily Schenker, June 5–August 28, 2025, titled Emerge. Sarah’s paintings “document the activities of people I know and places I visit which are sources of normalcy and joy in a world tilting toward the posthuman condition.” Sarah is a self-taught artist whose mixed-media paintings are inspired by the folk art and visionary arts movement. Her illustrations can be seen on album covers, books and independent publishing projects. She has an educational background in social work and is a native Virginian now based in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania.

Kaily is a classically trained cellist who plays in several experimental and folk ensembles as well as her solo alias, Solar Hex. She is a self-taught fiber collage and mixed media artist that has been making pottery since the age of ten under the tutelage of Ellen Braaten, A Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Emerita of Architecture. Kaily’s work is expressed “as directly as possible,” and influenced by her upbringing in Appalachia, medieval art, tattoos, tarot and the DIY culture. A native of Blacksburg, Virginia, she states “that while my work is often very literal, and based on my own observations, I hope that folks may find elements that resonate with their own experiences.”

A closing reception will be held on August 28, from 4–6 p.m. in the gallery. The gallery is open during the summer from 12–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday and is located on the 2^nd floor of Squires Student Center. All events are free and open to the public.

Flex Gallery Current Exhibit

(Located on the 2^nd floor hallway adjacent to the Perspective Gallery)

Bryce Reeburgh

Artist statement

I find that most people can't truly appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, since we spend most of our time locked away from it, on screens and in cars and houses. It's only when you get out and hike, climb, ski, bike, paddle, do you experience the intricacies and grandeur of the natural world.

My work is rooted in the essence of the mountains. I’ve always felt that mountains are more than just landforms. Each peak has its own mood, its own rhythm, its own energy. No two summits are the same. Each one captures light differently, evokes distinct emotions, and presents unique challenges. With great mass comes great energy, and being in the mountains is my way of connecting with that energy in a tangible way.

Artist Bio

I am an avid runner, climber, skier, and mountaineer. Growing up in Golden, Colorado, has allowed me to call the mountains home, and spend a lot of time outdoors doing what I love. My passion lives in trail running, going further and faster in the mountains than most people. I enjoy climbing and ski mountaineering to a similar degree but running is where I find myself happiest. I moved to Virginia to compete in Division 1 track and cross country at Virginia Tech, where I am also pursuing a degree in meteorology. I discovered watercolor painting in 2024 when a series of health issues forced me to walk away from track and cross country, and I was left without any hobbies that didn’t involve working out. Painting has been a big part of the healing process for me, and I enjoy how it allows me to share the beauty of the places that I love.

All of the paintings in this series are places in Colorado. If you are interested in purchasing prints of any of these, please contact me at bryce@summitcove.com.