Opening Reception for "Eclectic" by Dilip Sheth
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Opening Reception for "Eclectic" by Dilip Sheth

By Foundry Gallery

Join us for the opening reception for Dilip Sheth's new exhibit, Eclectic.

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2118 8th St NW

2118 8th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001

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  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

Arts • Fine Art

Eclectic is a vibrant exploration of contrast, cohesion, and curiosity—a visual journey through varied landscapes unified by a singular artistic voice. True to its title, the exhibit draws from a wide range of influences, techniques, and emotional tones. Each piece stands on its own, yet collectively they form a rich collection of works that celebrates diversity in both subject and style.

At the heart of the exhibit is the artist’s bold use of exotic, unconventional color palettes, where jewel-toned blues, deep ochres, and striking greens intermingle with powerful flashes of bold red. This recurring red is not just an accent—it acts as a visual thread, a heartbeat, subtly guiding the viewer’s eye and connecting seemingly disparate works.

The scenes themselves range from moody, cloud-draped vistas to surreal dreamscapes, often anchored by solitary or small groups of figures. These figures are not central in the traditional sense—they do not dominate the canvas—but they quietly unify each composition, offering human connection amid vast, atmospheric settings. Whether standing still, moving, or partially obscured, the figures provide scale, story, and emotion, tying the natural and abstract elements into one cohesive vision.

The title Eclectic reflects not just the diversity of the imagery, but the artist’s embrace of contrast—between stillness and movement, softness, and intensity, the real and the imagined. The works invite viewers to shift perspectives, to find unity in variety, and to engage with the emotional resonance of color and form.

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Nov 8 · 5:00 PM EST