Sense of Wonder by Dennis Duchon

May 1 – 29
Time and Place in the Atrium
Opening reception: Friday, May 1, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM with additional hours on Fridays, 5:00-7:00 PM for Gallery 1010 openings.
The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Dennis Duchon explores the intersection of beauty and visual impact through painting and photography. He is drawn to moments that arrest the eye – fleeting compositions of light, design, and form that evoke a sense of wonder. Duchon’s paintings, particularly the landscapes, are not literal depictions, but emotional terrains. 

Duchon’s works aim to distill the essence of place into layered abstractions that invite the viewer to wander, reflect, and interpret. He manipulates poured, liquid paint onto the canvas to create organic, unpredictable patterns that echo the spontaneous rhythms of nature. The resulting surfaces often resemble aerial views, geological formations, or dreamlike vistas – each one a unique exploration of imagined geography. 

“I believe abstract art has the power to pause time, to highlight the extraordinary in the undefined, and to invite reflection through aesthetic experience.”

See more of Dennis Duchon’s work on his website: www.duchonart.com