PRESS RELEASE
September 21st to November 10th, 2024
530 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside Ca 92054
OPEN RECEPTION : September 21st, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Vanessa Rishel’s “Safe Haven, Dark Corners” Exhibition Opens at The Hill Street Country Club
Oceanside, CA – September 7th 2024 – Hill Street Country Club is thrilled to announce the opening of "Safe Haven, Dark Corners," a powerful solo exhibition by South Bay San Diego artist Vanessa Rishel. The show will run from September 21st to November 10th, with a special opening reception on September 21st from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Vanessa Rishel's latest body of work delves into the complex realms of the psyche, utilizing dreamscape themes and a striking contrast of light and dark to explore the inner workings of identity and self-perception. "Safe Haven, Dark Corners" showcases Rishel’s unique approach to painting, where childhood trinkets, plushies, and anime aesthetics become models for her evocative scenes. This method imbues her black and gray scale oil paintings with a sense of realism and emotional depth.
The exhibition features "Insomniac Dreamscapes," a series that incorporates baby angel figures and elements of storytelling akin to comics and teen angel art. These elements are deeply intertwined with real anxieties and the quest for self-acceptance. Rishel invites viewers into a liminal space where memory, inner child, and personal trauma confront everyday harsh realities. Her work serves as both a refuge and a medium for exploring existential themes, encouraging introspection and dialogue about mental health and personal identity.
Rishel’s work invites viewers to peer through voyeuristic lenses into her inner world, challenging them to confront their subconscious and their relationship to divinity. The exhibition offers a space for reflection on personal growth, self-acceptance, and alignment with one’s true identity and goals.
About Vanessa Rishel
Vanessa Rishel is an oil painter and conceptual artist based in South Bay San Diego. Her art practice examines the formation of identity and the exploration of liminal spaces. Rishel's career includes notable residencies and exhibitions, such as at Teros Gallery, Phorm Studio, and Bread & Salt, and her work has been featured in various group shows across San Diego and beyond. Rishel is also recognized for her contributions as a writer, muralist, and live painter.
