Much Ado About Something: Nature, Nurture, And Abstraction
Opening February 7, 2025, at The Brickhouse RVA Art Gallery
Richmond, VA — The Urban Individualists, an international artists' collective founded by Helene Ruiz, proudly
presents Much Ado About Something: Nature, Nurture, and Abstraction, opening February 7, 2025, as part of the
RVA First Friday Artwalk. Hosted by The Brickhouse RVA Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together the natural
world’s beauty, life’s nurturing essence, and includes the evocative power of abstraction in a celebration of
resilience, creativity, and transformation.
Exhibition Highlights
Nature and Nurture: Vitality and Strength
A vibrant tribute to femininity and life, these works explore themes of growth, resilience, and renewal. Drawing
inspiration from fruit, flowers, and the natural world, participating artists honor the nurturing essence that sustains
life and celebrates the interconnected strength of nature through a variety of styles and genres.
Abstraction: Emotional Depth and Complexity
Abstract works aim to delve into form, color, and conceptual ideas. These pieces transcend the literal, offering
deeply personal yet universal reflections on resilience, introspection, and transformation.
Featured Artists
Naomi Cordova, Risegun Olomidun, Richard Harding, Jailah Chapman, Robin Cyrtmus, Tahanie Medina, Dorothy
Rice, Tanisha Medina, Helene Ruiz, Siddartha Pierce, and Liz Stafford.
Event Details
Exhibition Title: Much Ado About Something: Nature, Nurture, and Abstraction
Organizer: Helene Ruiz, founder of The Urban Individualists
Date: Opens February 7, 2025
Location: The Brickhouse RVA Art Gallery, 406 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Website: https://www.thebrickhouserva.com
Admission: Free and open to the public