“Weirder, Wilder, Witchier” fits the definition of a solo show, but it hardly feels like that when so much collaboration occurs to make it all happen. I’ve spent the past year working on a dozen large mixed-media paintings. Ten of them have made the cut to share with visitors at Ming Toy Gallery, 6066 Maple St., Omaha, in November.

Gallerist Teresa Gleason is a joy to work with. We share a communications background and have many interests in common. She is a dedicated arts advocate who strives to make art accessible and available to everyone. Her gallery space in the Benson neighborhood is cozy and welcoming with exposed brick walls inside and south-facing windows looking out over Maple Street.

Among Brad Marr’s interests are painting and carpentry. He designed, built and installed the elegant shelves that hold my collection of small artist books from the “Incantations without words” series. I’ve followed the work of Holly Lukasiewicz and District 2 Floral for a few years and was delighted when she accepted the assignment to create the arrangements of prairie plants to fill the pots I bought from ceramicist Dan Toberer. When I first saw these tall vases outside the pottery studio at Hot Shops, I thought they looked like he made them to go with my paintings. After the show, they’ll frame our fireplace at home.

It may be a solo show, but I’m very grateful for all the support and collaboration it takes to share it. Please join us for the opening celebration 6-9pm Nov. 7, 2025 or see the show during its run through Nov. 29. Ming Toy Gallery is at 6066 Maple St. right between Au Courant and Legends Comics and Coffee in the heart of the Benson neighborhood. Hope to see you there!