In September  we are excited to present Melissa Meyer: Gesture, a solo exhibition of her lyrical abstract paintings and collages. The show features a key piece from the 1980s alongside new works, offering a look at the prelude to her luminous, gestural marks that define her distinctive style.

The exhibition will be on view at the gallery’s 243 N. 5th Street, Columbus, OH location from September 11 through October 31, 2025 with an opening reception on Thursday, September 11, from 5-7 PM.

This fall, Contemporary Art Matters is proud to present Case Studies, a solo exhibition by photographer Jared Thorne. In this insightful series, Thorne turns his lens toward the personal bookcase, transforming a familiar household feature into a revealing portrait of identity. Exploring the interplay between authenticity and pretense, this series offers an intriguing glimpse into a person’s inner world and the exterior persona they choose to project.

The New Year begins with the pairing of two celebrated artists in Duet: Rob Wynne and Stephen Mueller. Mixed-media artist Rob Wynne, known for his elegant poured-glass sculptures and text-based works, curates the exhibition, selecting vivid geometric paintings by the late Stephen Mueller to accompany his own pieces. Wynne’s mirrored glass and poetic works find a harmonic counterpoint in Mueller’s mystical, meditative compositions, offering a rare opportunity to experience these two distinctive voices together.

This spring we debut the equestrian work of Madeleine de St. Pierre Bunbury. Highlighting the deep bond between human and animal, her exquisite equine portraits capture the beauty, power, and grace of horses.

Contemporary Art Matters is thrilled to cap off the season with the exhibition Dion Johnson: Mid-Career Survey, a celebration of two decades of the artist’s career. Known for his scintillating and chromatic abstractions, Johnson’s work pulses with energy, balancing crisp precision with emotional resonance. This survey brings together early works and recent paintings, offering a look at the evolution of his vision over the past 20 years.