D’art Gallery, located at 900 Santa Fe Drive, hosts “Discover” Layers of Time, Stories Unbound, and Journeys in Ink. The exhibition runs from Thursday, April 11, 2024, through Sunday, May 5th, 2024, with an Opening on Friday, April 12th from 6-8 pm.

“Discover” Layers of Time, Stories Unbound, Journeys in Ink. Delve into a world of boundless creativity where imagination transcends the confines of the page. Discover the artist's transformative vision as he breathes new life into old books, creating breathtaking artworks that ignite curiosity and inspire wonder. An astounding and amazing adventure!

Events Opening Reception: Friday, April 12, 5-9pm

Meet the Artists: Saturday, April 20, 2pm

Artist’s Talk on International Sculpture Day: Saturday, April 27, 2pm

Sundays on Santa Fe: Sunday, April 28, 11-4pm

Last Look: Sunday, May 5, 1-4pm

Shane Cooper Life Unbound: Carving Stories from Forgotten Pages My art explores life's unexpected journey, mirrored in the transformation of discarded reference books. Sealed with care, these once-valued sources become canvases for my exploration. I delve into their depths, unearthing hidden imagery, phrases, and diagrams that resonate with my experience. The process is fraught with frustrations and joys like navigating life, a career path or building a family. Anticipation mingles with uncertainty as I excavate each layer, sometimes finding unexpected beauty and other times encountering dead ends. These moments of discovery and frustration echo the joys and challenges of life itself. Early works mirrored my youthful approach, accepting the initial imagery without pushing boundaries.

However, with time, like life itself, my art has evolved. I now embrace the freedom to dig deeper, punch through limitations, and create pieces with greater depth and expression. Each artwork is unique, a bespoke reflection of the journey within the book and myself. Using scalpels, I meticulously carve page by page, sliver by sliver, until the hidden narrative emerges as a three-dimensional expression, whispering stories waiting to be discovered.