Below the Surface: Thought-Provoking Art Show (Los Gatos)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Sept 3-28 | Wed-Sun, 12-5pm; Opening Reception Sunday, September 7, 2-4pm

LOS GATOS, CA – In a time of noise, uncertainty, and collective exhaustion, San Jose-based abstract artist Sieglinde Van Damme offers something rare: a visual sanctuary to just breathe.

Her upcoming solo exhibition, Below the Surface, unveils a body of work that offers more than beauty; it offers relief, reflection, and release. With layered textures, fluid movements, and an unmistakable emotional resonance, Van Damme’s work serves as a soothing yet empowering breath of fresh air in a chaotic world.

Spanning all four of her current series, the show brings together years of work rooted in a more creative life philosophy: “re-imagine what else is possible.”

Known for her emotionally intelligent abstract works and international presence (US, Europe, Russia, India, Japan), Van Damme doesn’t simply create paintings; she creates invitations. Not to escape life, but to re-enter it from a place of possibility.

But don’t expect a typical gallery show.

Instead of an artist bio, guests will encounter a full-length philosophy wall: a visual manifesto reframing art as a way of life. One gallery wall holds a mirror installation inscribed:
“What else could this be? Who else could you be?”

It’s not just about viewing the art, but seeing yourself through it.

Each piece also includes a sealed, handwritten letter from the artist to the future collector, a personal reflection on what inspired the work and what it may unlock for its new owner.

“My work was never meant to be passive decoration. It’s a visual reminder that there is always another possibility, even if you cannot see it yet,” Van Damme notes. “In chaotic times, beauty and reflection are not luxuries-they are lifelines.”

Below the Surface is a unique exhibition. One that leaves a lasting impression not through spectacle, but through subtlety. It’s less a show and more a soft, powerful shift. If you’re seeking clarity, possibility, or simply a moment to feel something real, you’ll find it here.

Presented by Whitney Modern

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