Seriously Whimsical is a group art exhibition that invites audiences to reconsider the role of play, imagination, and humor in contemporary art. Featuring works that incorporate elements of whimsy in unexpected and thoughtful ways, the exhibition celebrates creativity that is lighthearted on the surface yet grounded in intention and skill.
The exhibition demonstrates how playful aesthetics can challenge assumptions, disarm audiences, and open space for reflection. Viewers are encouraged to engage closely, laugh freely, and look twice.
Featuring works by four local and international artists, Seriously Whimsical celebrates the imaginative side of art — the kind that nudges, winks, and sometimes giggles in the face of convention. With mediums ranging from mixed media to collage and paper, the show captures the joyful tension between thoughtful technique and gleeful nonsense.
“Whimsy is often misunderstood as frivolous,” the curator notes, “but in this show, it becomes a language—one that communicates complexity through curiosity and wonder.”
Participating Artists:
Penny Dell, Kelly Edwards, Theresa Gooby, Jinkook Hwang