Denise Presnell | Unstrained Ambiguity at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Denise Presnell | Unstrained Ambiguity. The exhibition will be on display from May 23 - June 21, 2026 with an opening reception on Sunday, May 31, 1-4pm that will be free and open to the public.

Denise Presnell, a painter originally from Nebraska, currently living in Sheboygan, WI, explores aesthetics of the abstract with playful color palettes, biomorphic forms, gestural lines, and movement in her current series Unrestrained Ambiguity. “The subject matter is up for grabs–it’s all in the eye of the beholder. I like offering an open invitation for the viewer to explore the work from their imagination.” Presnell has taken cues from the masters of color–Rothko, Matisse, and Bonnard–and enjoys working on panels that have layers of older paintings on them along with oils and cold wax.

Denise Presnell | Unrestrained Ambiguity will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.

Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central St., Evanston, IL. Evanston Art Center Gallery Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–6pm; Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am–4pm. First and second floor gallery spaces are accessible. Limited free parking is available.

For more information, please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development & Exhibitions, at (847) 475-5300 or [email protected].

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