Obelisk Gallery
Springfield, MO
Fine art gallery located at Obelisk Home in Springfield, MO.
MessageWhat's Your Favorite Dinosaur?, 2024
Remember when we were younger and the simplest
question could make our faces light up?
I do.
WITNESS, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 1-4pm
Showing: March 14 - May 2, 2026
Closing Reception: First Friday, May 1, 2026 from 6-10pm
Showing: March 14 - May 2, 2026
Closing Reception: First Friday, May 1, 2026 from 6-10pm
Wonders at Dusk I, 2015
Envisioning figures and landscapes, at that last stillness of light between day and night.
Leave enough room for interpretation.
Color being central to the temperature and emotion of the painting.
I see the painter as analogous to an actor/director bringing the viewer along to new places, memories, dreams, and family histories. I like to give the viewer space to interpret what they see on the canvas.
Center stage in my art is the figure – an object in motion, as if the figure is caught, just for an instant; a glimpse, a snapshot before the gesture is complete. I’m not in search of exact representation. I’m intent rather on provoking a sense of tension or intensity. Color, bring the emotion to the painting.
Whether spatial or expressionistic, the implied relationship between figures is intended to arouse curiosity. Painting is like a freeze frame. It helps both the viewer and the painter to pause – if just for a second as we enter into that two dimensional space. Most of the time the stage is imaginary or based on dreams and memories. Like Alice, the viewer is invited to step into the drama or the wonderland inside the looking glass.
Wonders at Dusk II, 2016
These paintings are a result of envisioning figures and landscapes at the last stillness of light between day and night. Color is central to the temperature and emotion of the painting.
I see the painter as analogous to an actor/director bringing the viewer along to new places, memories, dreams, and family histories. I like to give the viewer space to interpret what they see on the canvas.
Center stage in my art is the figure – an object in motion, as if the figure is caught, just for an instant; a glimpse, a snapshot before the gesture is complete. I’m not in search of exact representation. I’m intent rather on provoking a sense of tension or intensity. Color, bring the emotion to the painting.
Whether spatial or expressionistic, the implied relationship between figures is intended to arouse curiosity. Painting is like a freeze frame. It helps both the viewer and the painter to pause – if just for a second as we enter into that two dimensional space. Most of the time the stage is imaginary or based on dreams and memories. Like Alice, the viewer is invited to step into the drama or the wonderland inside the looking glass.
Woodlands, 2018
I live in the country, surrounded by nature, something more rare now. There are moments during walks through the fields and woods where I feel connected to all things. I strive to put that idea into my work. I might describe this show as My Friends the Trees but this is not unique, I always paint trees. How I might describe my work: a bit of Dr. Seuss done by an Amish gal—structured, precise, thoughtfully articulated but radical, like nature.
Works by Becca Mercer
I began painting after the passing of my grandmother and dear friend, whose home was filled with beautiful works by the women in my family from generations past. Growing up, I loved gazing at their floral still lifes and landscapes. As I realized how few of these treasures remained, I began my own journey of artistic exploration, modeling my style after the legacy of these women whose stories live in my heart. I have always enjoyed art history, particularly the Renaissance Era, following a summer abroad in Florence. I remember a particular moment of powerful inspiration at the National Gallery in London, when I walked through rooms of Renaissance art, enjoying the deep jewel tones and dark drama from artists like Boticelli, one of my particular favorites. As I stepped into the next room, I was suddenly hit by a flurry of pastel colors, wild brushstrokes, movement, and light. These were rule-bending pieces that exuded passion, seeming to dig deeper into the vibrance of life, soul, ambiance, and expression. This was the moment I fell in love with impressionism. Vincent Van Gogh, full of life, depth, sorrow, and a passion for human dignity, has become my mentor. The practice of painting has become a joyfully addictive way to express the thoughts and feelings that flow through my days—and often, the sweetest way to calm my racing mind. At its heart, my creative practice is about cultivating joy, honoring the gift of family, and helping others sense the deep love of their Creator. I create for the love of One who makes all things beautiful.
