Be Seen Gallery at The Neon Exchange Presents “The Nature of Things” — A Solo Exhibition by Katherine Filice

The Edge of Heaven, Ink and oil on raw canvas, estimated stretched size 64 x 36

Opening May 3, 2025 | Coincides with the 4th Annual Heart of Gilroy Wine & Art Stroll

GILROY, CA | April 3, 2025: Be Seen Gallery at The Neon Exchange is proud to present The Nature of Things, a solo exhibition of works by award-winning artist Katherine Filice, opening Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Downtown Gilroy. The show debuts during the 4th Annual Heart of Gilroy Wine & Art Stroll, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with this evocative exhibition alongside local wines, food, and music.

Exhibition Details
The Nature of Things by Katherine Filice
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
On View: May 3 – July 19, 2025 (by appointment and announced dates only)
Location: Be Seen Gallery at The Neon Exchange
7363 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA

In The Nature of Things, Katherine Filice invites us to explore the delicate interplay between the natural world and the unseen forces that shape our existence. Through a meditative process of mark-making and layered compositions, her pieces evoke the interconnected systems of life—branches and roots, neural pathways and rivers, memories and echoes.

“In this exhibition, I wanted to create a space for stillness—where presence and absence, structure and flow, memory and matter all coexist,” says Filice. “It’s about what connects us in the spaces between what we think we know and what we can only vaguely sense.”

Toni Bowles, Founder and CEO of The Neon Exchange, explains, "Be Seen Gallery is an accessible community space where artists from marginalized communities—artists of color, women artists, LGBTQ+ artists, artists with disabilities, and those from underrepresented backgrounds—can be seen and heard without the constraints of formalized gallery representation. Our first formal exhibit, The Nature of Things, will showcase works by the Be Seen Gallery Co-Curator/Changemaker Katherine Filice. I’m honored to collaborate with an artist I respect in a way that leverages each of our strengths for the benefit of our community.”

Artfully Branded Curatorial Presents A Mysterious Nature at the San Francisco Art Fair 2025

Katherine Filice, The Rising, The Falling, 2024, Oil, ink, earth and paper on buried canvas, 48 x 36 in Framed: 52 x 40 in

San Francisco Art Fair: Event Details
Location: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco, CA
Dates: April 17–20, 2025
VIP Preview: April 17 | Public Hours: April 18–20
A Mysterious Nature: Booth F19

About Artfully Branded Curatorial
Artfully Branded Curatorial merges expertise in branding, communications, and fine art to craft immersive environments that go beyond aesthetics. Focused on creating spaces that energize and inspire, this platform connects artists, collectors, and businesses through curated collections that make a statement. It’s not just about showcasing art—it’s about shaping experiences. For more information, visit artfullybrandedcuratorial.com

March 19, 2025 (San Francisco, CA) – Artfully Branded Curatorial is pleased to present A Mysterious Nature, a curated exhibit in Booth F19 at the San Francisco Art Fair, which takes place April 17–20, 2025, at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. As one of the West Coast’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the fair brings together leading artists, galleries, and collectors in a dynamic environment for creative exchange and discovery.

A Mysterious Nature: Exploring Unseen Forces and Intangible Connections

"A Mysterious Nature explores an alchemy—the unseen forces, transformations, and intangible connections that define both the natural world and our place within it," explained Katherine Filice, Artist and founder of Artfully Branded Curatorial. "As the artists in this exhibition, we aren’t just depicting nature; we are channeling it. Through paint, paper, and mixed media, our hands act as both witness and medium, tracing the hidden rhythms of the earth. The installation brings these interpretations together, forming a visual map of a world in flux—where nature is at once ancient and new, familiar and unknowable.”

Featured Artists:

Helen Bellaver (helenbellaverart.com) is a San Jose, California-based painter working in water-based media on paper and canvas. Her process is intuitive and layered, allowing color and shape to evolve organically. Her work is included in collections at the Triton Museum, Nexter Therapeutics Corporation, and TelCruz Technology, and she has exhibited widely at institutions such as Stanford University and the San Francisco Arts Commission. Bellaver’s practice embraces abstraction and fluidity, inviting the viewer into a world of shifting forms and quiet depth.

Arminée Chahbazian (arminee.com) has been a practicing visual artist for over 40 years. She holds an MFA from Yale University and a BA from Scripps College, with additional studies at the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. Her work has been exhibited across the United States, France, and Holland, with recent shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Chahbazian’s practice merges abstraction with environmental themes, particularly the fluidity and impermanence of water. Through material experimentation, she explores how landscapes shift over time, capturing both the fragility and resilience of nature.

Katherine Filice (katfilice.com) is an award-winning, globally exhibited artist whose practice is deeply rooted in drawing and mark-making. Her intricate, meditative works explore spirituality, interconnectedness, and the unseen forces that shape our world. Drawing inspiration from Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), Filice engages in a dialogue with nature—both observing and collaborating with it. Through a multimedia approach incorporating ink, sculpted paper, mica, and found natural elements, her work blurs the boundaries between the physical and the ephemeral, reflecting nature’s imprint on the human experience.

M.David & Co. to Participate in the Inaugural Atlanta Art Fair, October 3-6, 2024, Featuring Artists Barbara Brenner and Katherine Filice: The Sky Above the Earth Below

Atlanta, GA – M.David & Co. is pleased to announce its participation in the inaugural Atlanta Art Fair, taking place from October 3-6, 2024. We are excited to present Georgia artist Barbara Brenner and California artist Katherine Filice in our booth titled “The Sky Above the Earth Below.”

Building on its early roots in Atlanta, Michael David, a part-time resident of the city for over a decade, is represented by Johnson Lowe Gallery and was previously represented by Lowe Gallery for over two decades. M.David & Co. has a history of showcasing Atlanta artists in NYC, including Pam Longobardi, Navin Norlin, Jeffrey Paclipan, and Karen Schwartz. We are pleased to continue this tradition by participating in the Atlanta Art Fair.

About the Exhibition: The Sky Above the Earth Below
Brenner and Filice share a profound connection in their work, demonstrating a mastery and innovative use of materials—often natural—and process-based materiality. Their art abstracts and bends the landscape, reflecting their dedicated studio practice that creates deeply personal and poetic expressions of self.

Katherine Filice: Nature-Inspired Art
Katherine Filice's studio, deep in the woods of Northern California, is where she finds her center and peace. The beauty and majesty of the trees, soil, and light inspire her work. Filice sometimes leaves her canvas outdoors to age in the elements. In this exhibition, she uses natural papers, inks, and found materials like twigs, wood, and soil from her surroundings. Her mastery of draughtsmanship maps the physical and metaphysical space, creating work that floats above the soil and earth, finding freedom in the suspension of disbelief. (more)

Katherine Filice’s Artwork to be Exhibited at the New Museum of Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA — July 10 2024 – Katherine Filice is thrilled to announce that her artwork, A View from the Moon No. 3, will be featured in the upcoming "Boundaries" exhibition at the New Museum of Los Gatos. The exhibition runs from July 19, 2024, to Oct 6, 2024 and will showcase a diverse collection of works that challenge and explore the concept of boundaries in innovative ways.

As a multimedia abstract artist, Filice creates works that merge ink, sculpted paper, mica, found natural objects, oil painting, and drawing. Her work deeply investigates themes of spiritual boundaries, connections, and memories, both in her personal sphere and within the greater human collective. A View from the Moon No. 3 continues this exploration by offering a perspective that transcends earthly confines, prompting viewers to consider the infinite boundaries of the cosmos.

"The environment, particularly the whispering voices of the Northern California conifers, profoundly influences my work," says Filice. "Their stories, written in the bark, needles, and beetle trails, are woven into my art as I seek a transformative connection that breaks through spiritual boundaries."

Filice’s work is a collaboration with the natural world. She often incorporates bark, branches, and other organic elements into her pieces, even burying raw canvas for seasons to allow nature to mark it. Through this co-creation with the forest, her work transcends the material and breaches a spiritual boundary, intertwining human existence with a higher spiritual presence.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit numulosgatos.org.

Katherine Filice’s "Echos In The Ether" on exhibition at the Triton Museum

Santa Clara, CA – April 2024 – Katherine Filice is proud to announce that her artwork, Echos In The Ether, will be featured in the "Salon at the Triton: A 2D Art Competition and Exhibition" at the Triton Museum of Art. The exhibition will run through September 8, 2024 showcasing a wide array of 2D artworks by talented artists.

Echos In The Ether is an ink on canvas piece, measuring 48” x 60”, gallery wrapped, and signed in verso. Created in 2023, this artwork continues Filice’s exploration of spiritual boundaries, connections, and memories, blending intricate details with a deep sense of introspection.

"My work often reflects the narratives of the environment, particularly the conifers of Northern California, which serve as timekeepers and storytellers of humanity," says Filice. "With Echos In The Ether, I delve into the concept of resonance—how memories and spiritual connections echo through time and space, creating ripples in the ether."

Filice’s artistic process involves a unique collaboration with the natural world, incorporating organic elements and allowing the environment to leave its mark on the canvas. This dialogue between human existence and a higher spiritual presence is central to her work, inviting viewers to engage in their own introspective journeys.

The "Salon at the Triton" exhibition presents an excellent opportunity to experience Filice’s thought-provoking piece alongside other remarkable 2D artworks.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit tritonmuseum.org.