Between the Two of Us Part II
June 14, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Artists Mark Bettis and Nabil El Jaouhari are collaborating on a new exhibition that combines Bettis’s paintings with El Jaouhari’s wood burning and collage techniques. This marks their second joint project, following their previous successful partnership. The exhibition is set to open on June 14th at the Mark Bettis Gallery, located at 123 Roberts Street in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Nabil El Jaouhari, originally from Lebanon, studied fine arts at the Lebanese University in Beirut before completing his MFA in painting and printmaking at the University of Missouri. His work is known for its intricate collages on wooden panels, integrating elements from his previous oil paintings, prints, and studies, combined with detailed wood burning. This approach reflects themes of destruction and reconstruction, aiming for reconciliation and recreation.
Mark Bettis, a prominent figure in Asheville’s art scene, operates the Mark Bettis Gallery, which showcases contemporary art from various artists, including El Jaouhari. The gallery has hosted numerous exhibitions, such as “The Color of Air” in June 2024, featuring El Jaouhari’s exploration of air’s elemental and emotional aspects through paintings and 3D works
The upcoming exhibition promises a unique fusion of Bettis’s dynamic painting style with El Jaouhari’s textured wood burning and collage techniques. Art enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing this innovative collaboration starting June 14 at the Mark Bettis Gallery.
The exhibition will be shown from June 14th through June 28th, 2025.
There will be an opening reception at the gallery on Saturday, June 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, refreshments will be served. The artists will be present to meet and talk with guests about their creations. All the works on display will be offered for sale.
Mark Bettis Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sundays 12-3pm (Tuesday by appt.). The gallery is located in the River Arts District at 123 Roberts Street, Asheville NC 28801. The gallery features unique and distinctive works of art in a variety of mediums including contemporary paintings, glass, sculpture, and mixed media.
