Opening Reception: Ivy Jacobsen + Casey Roberts

Step into a world inspired by nature, light, and imagination as Momentum Gallery welcomes artists Ivy Jacobsen and Casey Roberts for two solo exhibitions of new work.

Join us for a public opening reception on Thursday, September 3, from 5–8pm, with both artists in attendance. Come meet the artists, enjoy a glass of something refreshing, and experience their work in person. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Ivy Jacobsen’s botanical oil paintings seem to glow from within. Built layer by layer with oil and resin, her luminous florals and moonlit landscapes invite you to slow down and look a little closer. Plants unfurl, overlap, and multiply across dreamlike nocturnal scenes, creating works that feel both familiar and wonderfully otherworldly.

Casey Roberts brings nature to life through the centuries-old photographic process of cyanotype, using light-sensitive chemistry and the sun itself to create his images. His quiet compositions of animals, water, and sky unfold in beautiful blues, soft greys, and touches of gold, capturing a sense of stillness, wonder, and magic.

While their techniques are very different, both artists share a deep connection to the natural world and a fascination with the ways light, material, and time can transform it. Together, the exhibitions offer two distinct and captivating ways of seeing nature.

Come see the work up close, meet Ivy and Casey, and celebrate the opening with us.

Exhibition & Reception Details

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 3, 5–8pm

Featuring: Ivy Jacobsen & Casey Roberts

Location: Momentum Gallery, 52 Broadway St, Downtown Asheville

Admission: Free and open to the public