Visit to the Studio of Dennis Lee Mitchell

Dennis Lee Mitchell’s unconventional drawings capture elusive and ephemeral smoke on paper. He applies acetylene torches directly to the surface of archival paper, creating rich brown-blacks and the faint gradations left by moving smoke. The finished works require multiple preparatory drawings as Mitchell attempts to chart the course of airborne solid and liquid particles. The resulting imagery evokes natural forms such as landscapes and plants, yet remains captivatingly abstract.

Mitchell’s works are featured in many private and public collections including the permanent collection of the Illinois State Art Museum, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Deloitte and Touche Collection, the Racine Art Museum, and the Museum Boymans-van Beuningen. He has had many solo and group exhibitions through the United States. More information is available here.

Mitchell’s studio is located in Alexandria, VA. There is a small adjacent parking lot as well as on-street parking. The nearest Metro station is King Street from which you would need to take a taxi or ride share to the studio. Refreshments will be served.

Registration for this event is limited to 20 WPC members and their guests.