Anya Tish Gallery

We are throwing it back this Thursday with Marfa-based artist, ! Born and raised in rural Northwest Ohio, Ann Marie Nafziger moved to Marfa, Texas, over 20 years ago, where she was instantly inspired by the iconic western scenery. Nafziger’s gestural and vibrant paintings are reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe’s abstracted landscapes of the Midwest, exploring similar ideas such as the interconnectedness of nature and immersive encounters one may have with the nonhuman world. Placed in the realm of American Modernism, Nafziger’s work is a love letter to nature, complex and alluring; these works embody the sublimity of the natural phenomena. So, if you want to spend some time outside without the Texas heat, visit the gallery today to view stunning paintings!
Artwork: Ann Marie Nafziger, “Keys to the Ignition”, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 45 x 40 in, signed, dated, and titled on verso

For we are highlighting ceramicist (Josephine Diehl) ! Diehl is one of the talented artists in our upcoming pop-up exhibition, “Short and Sweet”, opening Friday, August 9, 6-8 pm! Diehl will show a variety of pots from Denmark that were all fired in a Japanese style wood-fired kiln. The artists states, “the special part about these pots is that nothing was added to the surface. The iron rich clay body, combined with the flame path of the kiln, and cooling reduction of the kiln has created at some parts- bright shimmery purples, and hues of orange. The process of firing these works from start to finish is around 32 hours and takes a team of 3.” Stay tuned to find out more about the other amazing artists in this upcoming exhibition!

For my last I would like to share my favorite artist and talk a little about the incredible experience I have had working at !! When I walked into the gallery for the first time, exhilarating oil on canvas painting, “Amore Mio,” instantly caught my eye! This flavorful piece drew me in and sparked my exploration of Koustov’s artistic style. Koustov’s paintings feel like a burst of happiness within a meadow of exuberant colors, textures, and layers. The hues and intriguing textures pop out from the canvas, demanding the viewer’s attention to take a step closer and appreciate the lively outburst of such an emotive dynamic.

Working as a summer intern for Anya Tish Gallery has felt like a true honor! I have loved learning about gallery curation, lighting, social media, and so much more! This August I will return to Tulane University for my second year of undergrad and I am so grateful to take my new knowledge and experience of gallery operation with me!!

We are very delighted to share this recently completed commissioned thread painting by Korean artist ! This luscious and mouthwatering painting is now in its new home in Florida! intricate manipulation of materials highlights her ability to challenge the traditional model of what a painting should be - brushstrokes become thread and the flat surface is liberated to breathe into three-dimensional space. The artist is open for commissions and has made a plethora of happy collectors who have acquired her highly desired artworks through the commission process. Visit the gallery today to view Kim’s striking work in person, as an image truly does not do justice to the exquisite detail, ex*****on, and thoughtful dimensionality in Kim’s work!
Artwork: Bumin Kim, “Landscape 50”, Thread and acrylic on wood panel, 48 x 42 inches

One more summer show to go! Opening Friday, August 9, 6-8pm, “Short and Sweet”, a pop-up group exhibition featuring a dynamic selection of emerging artists who have previously interned at the gallery. Viewers can expect to encounter a diverse range of media that challenge conventions, provoke thoughts, and inspire dialogue, offering them a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. One featured artist is photographer (Jasmine Cogan)!
Artwork: “Crude Intentions (In Baytown) 10,” 2023, Photographic Print, 16 x 24”
Stay tuned to find out more about the featured artists in this exciting pop-up!

Colombian, Houston-based artist highly textural, vibrant abstract paintings are sure to catch your eye! Utilizing acrylic, oil, rubber, and spray paints combined with such tactile elements as thread, wood, and graphite, Escallón’s multi-media paintings and works on paper contain an energy that pulsates throughout the work, prompting the viewer to discover the intricacies and vitality that emanate from these abstract compositions.
, The “I” in Immigration, is on view until August 3, 2024!
Artwork: Tatiana Escallón, “Mapping Time”, 2023, Acrylic, rubber paint, spray paint, thread on canvas, 43 x 78 inches

Wow! We are delighted to see solo-pop up exhibition (which opened last night), The “I” in Immigration”, featured in multiple Houston publications: an insightful article in by , “These are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend”, and “Gallery Row: A Seasonal Spotlight on Six Texas Galleries”! Thank you for showing your support! exhibition is on view until August 3, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to view the show that everyone is talking about! See you soon and !!

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, July 12, 6-8pm for the opening of , The “I” in Immigration!!!
Anya Tish Gallery is excited to present a pop-up exhibition, The “I” in Immigration, by Colombian-born, Houston-based artist Tatiana Escallón. Comprised of vibrant large format, multi-media abstract paintings and highly textural, saturated works on paper, this exhibition explores Escallón’s personal experience of immigration by reflecting deeply on various aspects of her identity as a woman living between contrasting cultures.
This striking show has already been featured in “Gallery Row Highlights”, “The 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend” , and a fantastic article in by
If all of that doesn’t get you here tonight - we do have A/C !!!

Brighten up your home with everlasting whimsy and summer fun by adding a inflated steel pool float to your art collection! Although this piece can be installed outside right next to your pool, we do not recommend floating on it!!! William Cannings is a master of the elements; he contorts metal alloy into soft folds and alluring curves that dazzle us with bright, saturated, and irresistibly engaging shapes. His work invokes a sense of wit by using hard steel to create “soft” subjects that look like they were made of malleable plastic. The artist then coats the pneumatic configurations in slick automotive paint before installing the work in such a way that it seems to defy gravity.
Image: “Curve,” 2023, Acrylic urethane on inflated steel, 61 x 45 x 10 in

Just TWO more days until the opening of solo pop-up exhibition, The “I” in Immigration, opening this Friday, July 12, 6-8pm! Escallón takes inspiration from the wellspring of organic roofs found in Bógota, Colombia, and creates dynamic pieces that reflect upon the memory of her personal experiences of displacement and adaptation within a modern city.
Image: “Black Paths,” 2023, Acrylic, rubber paint, spray paint on canvas, 55 x 85 in

Happy Birthday to Houston-based, Azerbaijan-born artist ! Fagala was one of the first ceramists that showed with Anya Tish Gallery back in the late 1990’s. Fagala’s elegant porcelain/clay sculptures centralize around women’s empowerment through their bodies. Fagala works within a limited color palette of cobalt blue and subtle white, which allows her to accentuate the natural curves of a woman’s body as well as the delicate medium of porcelain Fagala utilizes. View and take home enchanting sculptures today!
Artworks: “Dreaming About You” 2022, porcelain, colbalt blue and clear unglaze. 12x5.50x3in
“Elegy” 2021, porcelain, clay and white unglaze. 13.50x6.50x3 in
“Girl Portrait” 2021, porcelain, clay and colbalt blue. 9x3x5 in

Happy 4th of July! The gallery will be closed for Independence Day and will resume our summer hours Friday, July 5. We hope everyone has the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. We wish you a fun and safe holiday!
Image: “Landscape 30”, 2023, Thread and acrylic on wood panel, 48x48 inches
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Happy almost Fourth of July! Reds and whites and blues, come to the gallery to see “Michelle” on view! Düsseldorf-based artist created this striking Plexiglas piece utilizing depth, color vibration, and surface structure techniques to form this perplexing yet enchanting portrait. The artist’s work pushes viewers to expand the boundaries of their perception while simultaneously enjoying the enthralling piece staring back at them.
Image: “Michelle,” 2013, Wood, mixed media, Plexiglas, 39 x 31.50 x 9 in

With the Fourth of July holiday right around the corner, make sure your celebration includes refreshing sweet treats, like Texas-based artist, delicious oil painting, Fruit Cake. With its radiant hues, intriguing textures, and energetic movements, this piece is a captivating example of Koustov’s unique style. Koustov’s vibrant artworks are inspired by the distinctive nature of the sunny yet unpredictable Texas climate, making it a true joy to live with.
Image: “Fruit Cake,” 2024, Oil on canvas, 26 x 26 in

We are very excited to spotlight our - Columbian born, Houston based artist , and her vibrant multi-media painting, “Shadows in Motion”; inspired by her immigration experience and her identity as a woman living between contrasting cultures. She seeks to initiate conversations about the transformative impact experienced by immigrants and the contributions they make to their new environment. Join us for pop-up solo exhibition, The “I” in Immigration, on Friday, July 12, 2024, 6-8pm! See you soon !
Artwork: “Shadows in Motion” 2023, Acrylic, oil and mixed-media on canvas, 81x91 in

Forget about Mr. & Mrs.Smith, it’s all about Mr. & Mrs.Cannings! to this dynamic duo’s 2023 exhibition, “Duplicity”! hyper-realistic water and toy gun paintings and inflated steel sculptures of pool floats and clouds create an atmosphere of nostalgia and whimsy! Experience the eye-candy artworks of these brilliant artists at the gallery today!

Only 4 more days to view the dynamic and alluring works in “The Fourth Dimension”, featuring artists ! Don’t miss your chance to interact with these stellar artworks - exhibition on view until THIS SATURDAY, June 29!!!

Anya Tish Gallery is happy to announce the upcoming debut solo exhibition of Houston-based artist , “Full Plate” opens Friday, September 6, 6-8pm! Can’t wait that long? Start viewing striking paintings at the gallery today!
Artwork: JCA, “Full Plate”, 2024, Acrylic and oil on canvas, Framed: 36.5x36.5”, signed, dated, and titled on verso

We just love artwork that surprises us. Like this enigmatic painting, 3C2E, by Budapest based artist Arpád Forgó. This intriguing acrylic painting is a meticulously shaped canvas that emphasizes the rhythmic interplay of planar and spatial relationships. This fluid dynamic between the whole and the segment is the crux to Forgó’s sophisticated artistic practice. Each panel distills to its elemental components - form and color - creating a distinct dimensional structure that preserves the material’s intrinsic integrity and beauty. Forgó expresses interest in “the relationship between one and several, the issue of cardinality, oneness, unity and division.” Challenging our perception of how we observe and uncover the physical dimensions in his work.
Image: “3C2E”, 2019, Acrylic on shaped canvas, 20 x 37 x 3 in

Letter from the Director, Dawn Ohmer:
For over five years, I had the immense privilege of working with Anya Tish. She was not just a mentor; she became my friend, my confidant, my family. We spoke almost every day since I began working at Anya Tish Gallery (needless to say) we became to know each other so very well that at times we could easily read each other’s mind. The idea of the gallery moving forward without her feels unfathomable, yet if there’s one word that epitomizes Anya, it’s “resilient.” She embodied strength in every circumstance to continuously keep the gallery thriving. Anya loved and believed in our artists; her passion lay not only in art, but in the very people that she surrounded herself with. Therefore, I am committed to preserving Anya’s legacy for as long as I can as she instilled in me a profound love for our artists and an unwavering dedication to their work. Anya’s impact transcended the Houston art scene; it resonated globally. In order to honor her memory, we ask for your continuing support for Anya Tish Gallery, allowing her spirit to endure and inspire.
On view now at ATG: “The Fourth Dimension” featuring works by , , ,
Opening, Friday, July 12, 6-8 pm: ‘The “I” in Immigration’ - solo pop-up exhibition by
Take care Houston and thank you for all your love and support.

All the Best,
Dawn

It is with profound sorrow that we share with you the sudden passing of our cherished Gallery owner, Anya Tish, who died the morning of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in her hometown of Kraków, Poland with her husband of over 50 years, Mark Tish, by her side. Anya was a beacon of the Houston art scene, mentoring and exhibiting local, regional, and international artists, as well as sharing her vast knowledge and love of art with numerous gallery patrons, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Anya Tish Gallery is continuing to move forward with her spirit guiding us. We humbly ask for your understanding and consideration for the privacy of her loved ones during this difficult time. As we gather more information, we will share updates regarding a future memorial service.

We are delighted to share another stunning new painting by Houston-based artist .warren1 ! Warren’s overarching interest to construct these intriguingly barren landscapes lies in her desire to present “liminal spaces - in-between, transitional spaces and states of mind.” To be in a liminal space means to be on the precipice of something new but not quite there yet. We think .warren1 is on the precipice of something truly great with her new series. Stay tuned for additional paintings or inquire with the gallery today!
Artwork: Lillian Warren, “Nowhere and Everywhere”, 2024, Acrylic, oil, and charcoal on mylar, 40x30 inches

Have some fun in the sun this Saturday with hyperrealistic water gun oil paintings! Cannings’ expertly painted, eye-popping depiction of toy guns explore the artificial nature of American consumerism, creating a visual hybrid between opposing themes of beauty and kitsch, innocence and violence, nostalgia and regret.
Visit the gallery today to view her striking works!
Artwork: “Bamboozle”, 2023, Oil on panel, 24x24 inches
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We are very delighted to share that ATG’s very own Director, has been selected by for their 2024 “Cool 100” - highlighting Houston’s key players of the moment! Our incredibly talented Director is no.36 on the list! Check out the link in our bio! Thank you and !
“Now in her fifth year with Anya Tish Gallery, Ohmer’s rep as one of Houston’s most creative gallery directors is on the grow. In July, Ohmer presents an exhibition by Colombian-Houstonian Tatiana Escallón, followed by an August pop-up of art by past Anya Tish interns.” -
Visit the gallery today to meet Director Dawn and view our current exhibition “The Fourth Dimension”, on view until June 29!

My name is Alyssa Reyna and I’m one of the summer interns at Anya Tish Gallery! I recently graduated from the University of Houston with my Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and this fall I’m happy to announce that I’ll be returning back to UH to pursue my Masters Arts Leadership. I’m a full time mixed media artist ( ), who enjoys learning about my Mexican culture through art and history and exploring different ways to serve my community. You can find me helping kids with scholarship applications and in church volunteering for community projects and events.
For my I chose “Lovely One” by Polish photographer Natalia Wiernick (.wiernik ). As a Mexican American, I was internally drawn to this particular work, as the flowers utilized in the piece reminded me of the flowers used in traditional folklórico embroidery. Additionally, the photo plays with elements of intimidation and whimsy by pairing the central figure’s stoic expression with floral accents. The continuous use of a red and black pallet throughout the piece adds a sense of cohesiveness and intrigue, making this work truly a feast for the eyes.

Here is some ✨ from Polish artist - one of the four incredible artists in our current exhibition, “The Fourth Dimension”, on view until June 29!
“Art is part of our being, and being is part of nature, which we recognize with the help of mathematical methods (in the sense that art is mathematical in its structure, as it organizes planes and space). In the pursuit of ‘creative perfection’, consciousness suggests that the notion of perfecting ideas and construction, same as any perfection, exists only in the imagination. There is no straight line, nor is there an ideal square. Perhaps, then, perfection lies in imperfection, and perhaps one should search for the “ideal straightness” where everything is curved, where the bark marks the straightness of the trunk, where there are only vertical horizons. In the rhythm of living geometry, one searches for the poetry of words transforming them into names.” - George Grochocki
Artwork: George Grochocki, “Four Noble Truths”, 2024, Acrylic on canvas laid on wood, signed, dated, and titled on verso, 32x32x3.5 inches

Opening Friday, July 12, 6-8 pm, a pop-up solo exhibition by , The “I” in Immigration! The highly textural, multi-media paintings in this exhibition explore Escallón’s personal experience of immigration by reflecting deeply on various aspects of her identity as a woman living between contrasting cultures. A significant component of Escallón’s identity is intertwined with the historic colonial architectural structures of Bogotá, Colombia. These architectural forms boast organic roofs characterized by dynamic lines, serving as an endless wellspring of vital inspiration for the artist’s creative pursuits and as a platform for fostering discussions about immigration.
Artwork: “I night” 2024, Acrylic, oil, mixed media on canvas, signed, dated, and titled on verso, 18 x 24 inches

Dreaming of a coastal getaway? Well you don’t have to travel far to see captivating views of the coast. Inspired by the artist’s visit to Lime Kiln state park in Cali, stunning oil painting captures the effortless beauty of the Pacific coastline. Visit the gallery to view this remarkable work plus more striking pieces by today!
Artwork: Shayne Murphy, “Lime Kiln”, 2023, oil on canvas, signed, dated, and titled on verso, 24x30 inches

Our on this rainy day in is a work by Houston-based artist ! Drawing on the history of both quilting and painting, the Martinez’s hand-stitched fabric paintings are created from clothing found in the streets of Houston on the artist’s travels throughout the city. The paintings record the traces of global capital, evoking those who dyed and printed the fabric, those who assembled the garments, the people who wore and lost them, as well as the artist who places them back into circulation as luxury objects. They are an invitation for the viewer to consider not only their formal composition and the laborious nature of their production, but also the disjunctive economies that enable such value shifts.
Escape the rain ☔️ to view highly textural and enigmatic fabric paintings at the gallery today!
Artwork: Gabriel Martinez, “Untitled”, 2022, Found fabric, 54x46 inches
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Make it personal. Texas-based artist new hybrid polyurethane sculpture, “Personal”, is now melting off our gallery shelves! A cross between what the artist calls a squish and a drip - otherworldly pieces evoke a sense of wonder, instantly attracting the viewer through their vibrant, highly saturated colors and odd yet alluring forms. Visit the gallery this to discover more fascinating works by this !
Artwork: Dan Lam, “Personal”, 2022, Foam, acrylic, glue, resin, signed and dated on bottom, 9x11x7 inches