Rob O’Sheeran

The phrase “window of opportunity” carries a lot of meaning for Rob O’Sheeran, an Asheville artist who paints vividly whimsical scenes on salvaged window panes. “The use of recycled windows as canvases creates a portal to these images and memories and offers a chance to create depth and movement,” he writes in his artist’s statement. “The window is an opportunity to draw the viewer into a new place or create a vantage point to view a dreamlike and stylized world.” In December, O’Sheeran will present new work in the FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville. His subjects will range from sparrows and rabbits to jellyfish and giant squid. Pickles, wine, and tuna rolls may make an appearance, too. “The emotive nature of the brushstroke reveals the richness and vitality inherent in my selected subject matters,” the artist shares. “The world is often an ironic and amusing place, and my work expresses that humor and charm that exists around us.” O’Sheeran’s solo exhibition runs through the end of December, with an opening reception on the first Friday of the month.