Edmond Fine Arts invites the community to the opening reception of Wander & Wonder on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. The exhibition features landscape paintings by Oklahoma artists Jay Holobach, Nathan Kring, and Clay Moore and is free and open to the public. 

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Wander & Wonder celebrates the beauty and spirit of Oklahoma and the American Southwest through three unique artistic perspectives. From expansive skies and quiet backroads to studies of light and color, each artist captures the sense of place that inspires exploration and reflection.

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Originally from Michigan and now based in Oklahoma, Jay Holobach creates expressive landscape paintings that blend observation with memory, inviting viewers to experience not just a place, but the feeling of being there. Working both outdoors and in the studio, he uses bold color, strong composition, and intentional brushwork to create paintings that are both familiar and deeply personal.

 

Edmond artist Nathan Kring is a self-taught oil painter whose realistic landscapes are inspired by his upbringing in southwest Texas and western Oklahoma.  His work emphasizes dramatic skies, expansive vistas, and the enduring character of the places and people that define the southwest region.

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Clay Moore returned to painting after a 30-year hiatus and now creates realistic oil and charcoal works inspired by the beauty of everyday life. His paintings blend realism with subtle impressionistic touches and reflect his renewed passion for creating as he approaches his retirement.

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Guests are invited to meet the artists during the opening reception and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Artists will each give a short artist talk at approximately 5:30 p.m. Artwork will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds supporting Edmond Fine Arts' mission to provide accessible arts education and cultural experiences.