On View Mary 23 - June 21, 2026
Artist Denise Presnell's biomorphic imagery in Unrestrained Ambiguity feels whimsical with its gestural and voluminous–yet ambiguous–forms. Presnell crafts a dreamlike world in which narratives are riddles without answers, allowing viewers' interpretations to be both singular and valid.
Denise Presnell is a painter originally from Nebraska currently living in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Nebraska and an MFA in Painting from the Pennsylvania State University. Following graduate school, Presnell embarked on a career of teaching art at the college level. Her artwork has been featured in over 300 exhibitions in the United States, Tokyo, Botswana, Kenya, and Shanghai and is in numerous private collections in the United States and abroad.
GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION
This exhibition will be held in the Second Floor Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors, and staff.
Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm
Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm
HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK
Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibitions, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Image Credits: Denise Presnell, "Sparks Are Flying," oil and cold wax on panel