The VALISE May VIVA studio tour is a solo show for VALISE Gallery’s newest member, Liz Maxfield, featuring her wonderful oil and gouache paintings

"This marks my first solo exhibition at the gallery, and I’m excited to share this collection with you. I joined the cooperative in August and have loved participating in several group shows so far. The opportunity to present a larger body of work at this moment feels meaningful.

"In this show, I’m bringing together multiple parts of my practice. You’ll see new large-scale figure paintings that explore gesture, vulnerability, and emotional presence through layered color and expressive movement. Alongside these, I’ll be exhibiting new and re-imagined pieces from my travel collection on a larger scale, that reflect a deep sense of place and memory, landscapes that linger long after we’ve left them.

"I’ll also be sharing a substantial collection of my smaller gouache paintings, beautifully framed and ready to live in your space. These works capture fleeting moments, small scenes from big experiences.

"Together, this body of work explores identity, presence, and the search for balance between movement and stillness. I’m excited to share this next chapter and grateful to be part of a member-led gallery that supports artists in growing and experimenting. I also look forward to connecting with the community and welcoming you to the Valise Gallery Artist Collective."

First Friday is May 1st, from 1 - 6pm
VALISE is open Fridays and Saturdays 1-6pm
Plus special May VIVA studio tour hours
Sundays May 3 & 10th | 10 am – 5 pm