ARTIST RECEPTION - ABOVE GROUND Abstract Compositions by Dr. Orin Carpenter

Join us for a Meet the Artist Reception with Sonoma and Marin County’s Dr. Orin Carpenter on Saturday, November 8th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Rena Charles Gallery. Guests are invited to engage with the artist and explore his newest body of work, Above Ground. Above Ground by Dr. Orin Carpenter challenges the narratives of later life, shifting the focus from decline to presence, resilience, and vitality. For the artist, being “above ground” is both a daily practice of gratitude and an act of creative resistance, a reminder that survival is sacred and that joy itself is an act of rebellion. Through layered, mixed media abstractions, Carpenter weaves life’s rhythms, patterns, and textures into his paintings. Each work tells a story that is both personal and universal, inviting reflection on our own experiences and emotions. These abstract compositions serve as a visual meditation on legacy, memory, and perspective, offering clarity that comes not from seeking approval but from standing fully in truth. Here, we see life from the artist’s vantage point: eyes lifted, feet planted, heart open- Above Ground. - The Rena Charles Gallery represents visually stimulating artworks by fine artists, inspiring collectors through thoughtful curations and simply creating delight. Located in the aesthetically & culinary-rich wine country nexus of Healdsburg, Rena Charles Gallery is a visual arts matchmaker, pairing the perfect work of art with the right collector. The program of artists is a remarkable synthesis of Local & regional creatives Emerging artists Women creators BIPOC artists (black, indigenous, people of color) At the heart of this vision is Rena Charles, an artist whose work is deeply inspired by the beauty of nature, the joy of exploring mountains and cities, and the wonders of travel.