Something Deeply Hidden: A Solo Exhibition by Wes Thorn
January 10th – February 21st
South Shore Arts is proud to present Something Deeply Hidden, a solo exhibition by Northwest Indiana Artist, Wes Thorn. Featuring over 20 recent artworks, this exhibition brings together a series of geometric abstractions that invite viewers to look beneath the surface of order, symmetry, and color. The works, composed of precise forms and layered fields, operate like visual equations—suggesting that what appears simple and direct may conceal entire worlds of meaning.
The show will open on January 10, 2026 with an artist reception from 4 - 6pm at the South Shore Arts Atrium gallery, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN. Light refreshments and wine will be provided. All South Shore Arts exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Wes Thorn, A Hatbox of Buttons, acrylic on wood, 24 in. X 24 in.
In Something Deeply Hidden, Thorn gestures to both the physics and philosophy of the unseen forces that govern matter and the subconscious. Within each painting, grids, lines, and blocks of color interact in ways that evoke varying tensions within the viewers.
Rather than offering fixed interpretations, this exhibition encourages sustained looking. The eye follows edges and intersections only to encounter new and previously unseen patterns. “Each composition becomes less static with prolonged reflection, opening up in to a portal that brings forth thought, memory, and sensation.”
Wes Thorn, Filigree and Shadow, acrylic on wood, 36 in. x 36 in.
About South Shore Arts Atrium gallery
South Shore Arts Atrium gallery is an contemporary art gallery dedicated to showcasing innovative works created by both emerging and established artists in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicagoland area. The gallery’s mission is to help transform and represent the South Shore through the arts. The gallery has a focus on inclusivity and diversity, South Shore Arts stives to connect with audiences of all backgrounds and interests through its exhibitions and arts programming.
Exhibition Dates: January 10 – February 21, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 4-6pm
Gallery Hours: Mondays, Wednesday, Friday from 10am – 5pm, Thursdays from 12 – 7pm, Saturday from 10am – 4pm, Sunday from 12 – 4pm
Location: South Shore Arts Atrium gallery, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
Wes Thorn, Untitled 24, acrylic on wood, 14 in. X14 in.