Kate MacKinnon builds paintings out of thin layers of transparent glaze. This process produces luminous color and a richness of surface that references industrial finishes. For the past several years MacKinnon has been observing the activity of Solar Cycle 24; studying online satellite images of solar flares, and reading about any resulting geomagnetic storms that could bring about the appearance of the auroras. An artist’s reception will be held Thursday, July 21st, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m.