Frances Ashforth
Scenic Route
On view through October 31
Frances Ashforth’s spare paintings and drawings reflect the geography and geology of the intersecting habitats that she has studied and explored. Her passion for flyfishing and time spent in remote places has allowed her to experience and be inspired by wild, unpopulated lands across the United States. For her latest show, Scenic Route, Ashforth has chosen subjects closer to her home in the Wood River Valley. Whether she’s working with pencil or oil paint, Ashforth’s process is consistently based on observation and intuition. Her work can appear deceptively simple, yet by focusing on the details and editing the composition, Ashforth’s work evokes memories and knowledge that only comes from the focused study of a particular landscape. Each piece takes the viewer on a contemplative journey—one that rewards patience and introspection.
Light Source
November
This dynamic group exhibition features a selection of artists including Thom Ross, Sarah Bird, Sally King Benedict, Jeff Juhlin, Ezra Siegel, Jenny Rice, and Stuart Ashman. Bringing together distinct perspectives, styles, and approaches to contemporary art, the exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of the gallery’s artists.
Edie Baskin
The Art of Edie Baskin
December
Hemmings Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by Edie Baskin, the pioneering photographer whose work helped define the visual identity of Saturday Night Live during its formative years. From 1975 through the late 1990s, Baskin photographed the show’s legendary cast, hosts, and musical guests, creating the now-iconic hand-tinted portraits that appeared throughout each broadcast. Her work combines candid portraiture with a distinctive, playful use of color and hand-applied color. Baskin’s photographs have become an important visual record of 1970s and ’80s popular culture. Her first monograph, Live from My Studio: The Art of Edie Baskin, was published in 2025. For the first time, a selection of limited-edition photographs from Baskin’s archive will be available to collectors.
Artist Talk | December 28 | 5-6pm (followed by a reception at the gallery)
The Community Library
Opening Night | December 29 | 5-7:30pm
Hemmings Gallery
Image Titles:
July 6AM SKY
by Frances Ashforth
oil on panel
36″ x 30″, part one of diptych
Ray Charles
by Edie Baskin
limited edition archival print
various sizes available
BPM Face
by Sally King Benedict
mixed media on canvas
40″ x 40″
Hemmings Gallery
340 Walnut Ave. | Ketchum
208.254.1097
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