A Contemporary Art Exhibition Exploring Contrast, Balance, and the Power of Minimal
Poughkeepsie, NY. Between Black and White, a new group exhibition featuring four contemporary artists working across diverse media, opens at Gallery 40 on June 20. The exhibition brings together painting, textile, photography, and mixed media works that explore the expressive possibilities of the black-and-white palette, punctuated by subtle and intentional splashes of color.
Rooted in the visual tension between darkness and light, Between Black and White invites viewers to experience how limitation can expand artistic language. Each artist approaches the restrained palette differently—some embracing stark monochromatic contrasts, others introducing moments of color as emotional or conceptual interruptions within the composition.
The four participating artists present distinct perspectives and techniques. From bold graphic abstractions to delicate photographic studies and tactile sculptural forms, the works demonstrate how a minimal palette can amplify form, texture, movement, and meaning. Occasional accents of color emerge throughout the exhibition, acting as visual punctuation—small but powerful gestures that shift the viewer’s perception.
Rather than treating black and white as opposites, Between Black and White explores the spectrum that exists between them: nuance, ambiguity, and quiet transitions. The exhibition highlights how artists use restraint to focus attention on structure, materiality, and the interplay of light and shadow.
Between Black and White will be on view from June 20, 2026 through July 26, 2026. An opening reception will take place on June 20 from 5-7pm at Gallery 40, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and experience the exhibition firsthand.
Exhibition Details:
Title: Between Black and White
Dates: June 20 – July 26, 2026
Artists: Jill Enfield, Yoko Izu, Holly McCabe, Jennifer Prevatt
Location: Gallery 40, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Opening Reception: June 20, 2026, 5-7pm – Free and open to the public
Gallery Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm and by appointment
Admission: Free