Reynolds Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Within, a solo exhibition of work by Amy Pleasant. The exhibition opened on Thursday, January 8, 2026 with a public reception from 5 – 7 pm at our Main Street gallery. The show runs through March 6.

Pleasant’s work explores the human figure, turning form into shape. She focuses on the formal elements of a body breaking it down to its basic components. The abstraction of the figure to these bold silhouettes allows the viewer to analyze more than the body’s form or identity; movement, sensation, emotion, and function become the composition of the work. The weight in the arms as they hold up the reclining figure or the intimacy of one body turning towards another, these nuances become more evident due to Pleasant’s graphic style. She is able to create these beautiful moments and say so much while showing so little.

Fragments of shared existence contextualize her body of work. The visual language of her pieces can be universally understood, all it takes is being human. Being present for the work and seeing it in person unveils even more layers to her process that are lost when viewing them through a screen. While there is a boldness to her work upon further inspection you will notice subtle nuances in the colors and shapes that change with the lighting and environment. Qualities that can really only be appreciated in person.