This holiday season we turn our thoughts to family and friends. Embracing our relationships and connections. The aesthetic of Wabi Sabi is a visual way to express the beauty of imperfection. These artists are great examples of embracing that sense of authenticity.Wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and transience, is alive and thriving in the work of John Randall Nelson, Brandon Reese, and Morgan Robinson. Through their innovative use of materials, these contemporary artists create pieces that evoke the philosophy’s timeless essence.Nelson’s mixed-media paintings and sculptures use layers of paint and found materials to tell stories that are both fleeting and enduring. His works are rich with texture, revealing an interplay of color and form that feels spontaneous yet deliberate.Reese transforms clay into monumental forms that embrace imperfection. His ceramic sculptures often showcase cracks, asymmetries, and earthy glazes, inviting viewers to reconsider the definition of beauty.Robinson’s works, constructed from salvaged materials, celebrate the life cycles of objects. By giving discarded items a second life, Robinson honors the beauty of decay and renewal.Through their mastery of materials, Nelson, Reese, and Robinson invite us to embrace the imperfect, the transient, and the deeply human.

Happy Holidays from Exhibit.