My friend Redd Walitzki is a wonderfully talented artist who blends watercolor, oil painting, and mixed media on laser-cut panel to create detailed and incredibly vibrant works of art. On September 22nd she launched her latest solo show, The Midsommar Dream at Haven Gallery, in New York. It’s stunning and worth checking out.

I’ve long been a fan of Redd’s work, but this series, in particular, stands out. There is something personal at play in each piece, but that intimate disclosure interlocks with a compelling narrative. The series is more than just magical creatures dancing through a lush dreamscape, Midsommar serves as a treatise on reality itself and the dreams that push at its boundaries.

I’ve included a few of my favorites below. Click on any of them to view larger. Be sure to head on over to Haven Gallery’s website where you can see the whole show.

Redd Walitzki — “Minotaur” 2018, Oils over Mixed Media on Lasercut Acrylic Panel

Redd Walitzki — “Creature of Possibility” 2018, Oils over Mixed Media on Lasercut Acrylic Panel

Redd Walitzki — “Venus as a Boy” 2018, Oils over Mixed Media on Lasercut Acrylic Panel

Redd Walitzki — “A Dream of Seven Flowers” 2018, Oils over Mixed Media on Lasercut Acrylic Panel

Redd Walitzki — “The Dream Cage” 2018, Oils over Mixed Media on Lasercut Acrylic Panel

The Midsommar Dream runs through October 27th, so if you’re in the New York area (particularly Long Island), then I highly recommend visiting. Redd’s use of vibrant color is beautiful on screen but it strongest in person. Be sure to contact the gallery with inquiries about any particular piece.

You can see more of Redd’s past work at her website. Also be sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and make sure you subscribe to her newsletter.