Rooted in humor and observation, “Stuck on a Feeling” highlights the quirks of everyday life. Through his character-based ceramic vessels, Bryan Wilkerson uses familiarity, craft, and surprise to express emotion, each piece carrying its own distinct personality and a whimsical sense of humanity. Rainey Rawles’ paintings address the absurdity of bumper stickers, often functioning as miniature billboards. Her work examines their performative individualism as they clash with the beautiful scenery of the East Tennessee countryside she frequently drives through.
Together, their work creates a lively dialogue between ceramics and painting, where humor becomes a lens for reflecting on the contradictions and charm of the everyday.
In celebration of the exhibition, join us for “Free Art Fridays” throughout the month of April. Each Friday, Bryan and Rainey will place small, one-of-a-kind artworks throughout Knoxville for the public to find and take home. To participate, follow our gallery’s Instagram account @arrowmont_galleries, where clues and details will be shared each week!
Opening First Friday, April 3, from 5–9 PM, this exhibition will be on view through April 25, 2026 at the Arrowmont Gallery.
