Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticulously hand carved into a pattern that celebrates the beauty of imperfection where the artist’s hand is traced along each furrow. Each piece is then finished to capture the essence and brilliance of gold in a way that resonates with meaning and mystery. The result is a series of works that are both minimal and richly detailed, modest in form yet elaborate in the deeply textured beauty and tones of their surface.