Opening - Friday, September 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us to view artwork, selected by gallery owner, artist, and curator John Ross Palmer as part of his monthly artist spotlight series. Brooke’s paintings explore the delicate tension between memory and impermanence, capturing fleeting moments that hover between dreaming and remembering. Influenced by artists like Alice Neel and Henri Matisse, her work embraces emotional honesty, expressive color, and the beauty of incompleteness. Her brushwork reflects the shifting nature of time and recollection: inviting viewers into a dreamlike space where feeling takes precedence over realism. Experience the emotional depth and poetic nuance of these artworks on display all month long, alongside the bold, contemporary pieces of artist and gallery owner, John Ross Palmer.
I would also like to take the opportunity to mention the incredible artists listed below who's artwork will be showing in the hallway connected to the main gallery. Together, we continue to honor the gallery’s legacy by fostering community, supporting creativity, and sharing the transformative power of art.
Amita Bhalla, Blakely Bering, Gregg Optekamp, Jack Babin, John Stone, Marla Luttrell, Taylor Jackson
✨ Free and open to the public
✨ We will have snacks & drinks
♡ Virtual tour will be posted after the opening ♡
Artist: Brooke Walzel
September Spotlight
Beyond the Binary
Opening - Saturday, June 21st from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
In celebration of Pride Month, BLOC Foundation proudly presents Unboxed: Beyond the Binary, an art exhibition honoring the vibrant creativity and expansive identities within the LGBTQ+ community. This multigenerational show features artwork from LGBTQ+ artists of all ages, including a special collaboration with Tony’s Place Youth, whose powerful and heartfelt work captures the resilience and imagination of queer youth.
This exhibition invites viewers to explore the many ways LGBTQ+ individuals express identity, challenge norms and create space for themselves and others through painting, photography, mixed media, and more. From emerging voices to seasoned creators, Unboxed: Beyond the Binary is a bold celebration of authenticity, visibility, and the limitless spectrum of queer expression.
Featured Artists:
Ashley Hernandez, Ashton Dowies, Avery M Michel, Brooke Walzel, Megan Randall, Natalie Morales, Sal Hartley, Taylor Jackson, Valentino Hernandez, Ynna Arcilla
♡ Enjoy our virtual tour below ♡
Unboxed:
Gallery Shot of Unboxed: Beyond the Binary
Brooke Walzel Soft Serve, Hard Slay Resin 5" x 5" x 11"
Gallery Shot of Megan Randall's Artwork
Megan Randall Maria Acrylic & Ink on Canvas 24" x 36"
Megan Randall Aura Acrylic, Colored Pencil & Ink on Wood 11" x 13"
Gallery Shot of Avery M Michel's Artwork
Avery M Michel See you in Elysium Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 36" x 48"
Avery M Michel Orthrus Acrylic & Oil on Canvas 9" x 18"
Gallery Shot of Brooke Walzel's Installation
Gallery Shot of Brooke Walzel's Installation
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Pride Pops
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Pride Pops
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Pride Pops
Gallery Shot of Natalie Morales' Artwork
Natalie Morales Picnic Scene Oil & Pastel on Canvas 36" x 48"
Natalie Morales Oh My Dog Oil on Canvas 12" x 36"
Gallery Shot of Ynna Arcilla's Artwork
Ynna Arcilla Clea Acrylic on Canvas 11" x 14"
Gallery Shot of Sal Hartley's Artwork
Ashton Dowies Is This Natural Enough? Acrylic on Canvas 14" x 14"
Gallery Shot of Ashton Dowies & Taylor Jackson's Artwork
Gallery Shot of Taylor Jackson's Artwork
Taylor Jackson Liberty Restroom Digital Print 12" x 12"
Taylor Jackson Queerness is Divinity Digital Print 16" x 20"
Gallery Shot of Ashley Hernandez's Artwork
Ashley Hernandez Longing for a Burden Digital Print 16" x 20" each
Ashley Hernandez Desire, depravity Digital Print 16" x 20"
Valentino Hernandez Starlight Starbright Acrylic & Mixed Media Print 16" x 20"
Valentino Hernandez I wanna eat your guts Beaded Embellished Waistcoat
Valentino Hernandez I wanna eat your guts Beaded Embellished Waistcoat
Creative Conversations
Opening - Saturday, May 24, 2025
Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations amplifies the diverse voices of Houston’s communities, capturing the city’s vibrant energy and rich cultural fabric. Through a range of compelling works, artists open a dialogue that reflects the unique experiences and perspectives that shape Houston. Each piece invites viewers to listen, reflect, and engage with the stories and expressions that might otherwise go unheard, creating a space where the voices of all communities are brought to the forefront in meaningful conversation.
Featured Artists:
Alex Morales, Blaire Grady, Brooke Walzel, Darryl Demps Jr., David Fernandez, Jake Brian Diehl, Marie Casamayor-Harvey, Megan Randall, Nova Gabler, Savannah Bankston
♡ Enjoy our virtual tour below ♡
Echoes of Houston:
Gallery Shot of Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations Exhibition
Echoes of Houston Show Banner
Gallery Shot of Megan Randall's Artwork
Gallery Shot of Megan Randall's Artwork
Megan Randall 9 - 5 Acrylic Paint & Ink on Canvas 20" x 20"
Megan Randall Divine Intervention Mixed Media, 17" x 27"
Nova Gabler Therapy Session #16 Oil on Canvas 18" x 24"
Nova Gabler Therapy Session #15 Oil on Canvas 18" x 24"
Nova Gabler Therapy Session #16 Oil on Canvas 18" x 24"
Gallery Shot of Nova Gabler's Artwork
Gallery Shot of Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations Exhibition
Darryl Demps Jr. Night Bloom Acrylic on Wood 36" x 44.5"
Darryl Demps Jr. Echoes of Flight Acrylic and Dried Flowers on Carved Wood 10" x 25"
Blaire Grady Bungalow Blue Acrylic and Pastel on Canvas 10" x 10"
Gallery Shot of Alex Morales & Jake Brian Diehl
Alex Morales Step Up! Risograph 8" x 8"
Alex Morales ERROR Risograph 8.5" x 10"
Alex Morales And, Off She Goes! Screenprint 10" x 15"
Gallery Shot of Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations Exhibition
Gallery Shot of Savannah Bankston's Artwork
Gallery Shot of Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations Exhibition
Marie Casamayor-Harvey Fractured 2 Paper Collage 11" x 14"
Marie Casamayor-Harvey Homage to Dorothy Hood Paper Collage 11" x 14"
Marie Casamayor-Harvey Industrial Pulse Paper Collage 11" x 14"
Gallery Shot of Echoes of Houston: Creative Conversations Exhibition
Gallery shot of David Fernandez & Alex Morales's artwork
Detail Shot of David Fernandez's The Three Initiates Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Detail Shot of David Fernandez's The Inner Path Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 48"
David Fernandez Molly Acrylic on Canvas 18" x 24"
Brooke Walzel Folded Memories Oil on Canvas 36" x 48"
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Artwork
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Artwork
Art, Culture, Community
Opening - Saturday, March 29, 2025
A Thread Between Us: Art Culture and Community address the profound divisions and challenges facing our society today, offering art as a reminder of the strength found in connection. As our nation grapples with division and fragmentation, this exhibition seeks to highlight the fragile yet resilient threads that bind us together, threads that are often invisible, yet essential to the fabric of our shared humanity.
Featured Artists:
Brooke Walzel, Diana Sexton, Nova Gabler
♡ Enjoy our virtual tour below ♡
A Thread Between Us:
Brooke Walzel A Thread Between Us, 2025 Embroidered Yarn and Oil on Canvas 20" x 30"
Gallery Shot of Diana Sexton's Installation
Diana Sexton Reincarnation: A Syntagmatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 70" x 78" x 6"
Diana Sexton Echo: A Diagramatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 84" x 86" x 6"
Gallery Shot of Brooke Walzel & Diana Sexton's Artwork
Detail Shot of Diana Sexton's Installation Reincarnation: A Syntagmatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 70" x 78" x 6"
Detail Shot of Diana Sexton's Installation Reincarnation: A Syntagmatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 70" x 78" x 6"
Detail Shot of Diana Sexton's Installation Echo: A Diagramatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 84" x 86" x 6"
Detail Shot of Diana Sexton's Installation Echo: A Diagramatic Construction, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on Canvas w Found Objects 84" x 86" x 6"
Nova Gabler Therapy Session #8, 2024 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20"
Gallery Shot of Nova Gabler & Brooke Walzel's Artwork
Brooke Walzel Golden Rays & Spheres of Sweetness, 2025 Oil on Canvas 10" x 20" & 16" x 20"
Gallery Shot of Brooke Walzel's Artwork
Brooke Walzel Backward Progression, 2025 36" x 36" each
Gallery Shot of Brooke Walzel's Installation
Detail Shot of Brooke Walzel's Threads, 2025 Crochet Yarn, Wood and Oil on Canvas 60" x 80"
Brooke Walzel Threads, 2025 Crochet Yarn, Wood and Oil on Canvas 60" x 80"