APRIL 17 - MAY 24, 2025
UNITING ART, SCIENCE & COMMUNITY
We were thrilled to present the following artists as a part of All Else Pales 2:
Ken Landon Buck is a Master Pastelist with signature status in the Pastel Society of America, Southeastern Pastel Society, and Pastel Artists of Oregon. He has Signature status in the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of America, Kentucky Watercolor Society, and the Georgia Watercolor Society.
Ken Landon Buck
Artist/Teacher
Curator and gallery owner Paul Kroner is a native Cincinnatian and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati's DAAP Graphic Design program. In addition to owning and operating Studio Kroner, Paul is an award winning multidisciplinary artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, animation and illustration.
Paul Kroner
Artist/Gallerist/Curator
Cincinnati, OH
Albertus Gorman’s deep
connection to nature shapes
his art, emphasizing humanity’s bond with the environment amid widespread ecological decline. Using materials from Falls of the Ohio State Park, he sparks dialogue about our complex relationship with the natural world.
Albertus Gorman
Artist/Educator
Louisville, KY
Elaine will read from her new eco-poetry, curate an anthology featuring local and national poets, and host a gallery poetry evening. She will also lead a Climate meditation and creative writing workshop and oversee anthology design and printing.
Elaine Olund
Eco Poet/Artist
Cincinnati, OH
Alan is a visionary educator, connector, and food systems leader whose groundbreaking work is redefining how communities engage with sustainability, storytelling, and place.
Alan Wight
Directed by Carol Brammer,
Kids Act Out! engages young performers in acting, improvisation, and performance. The program fosters creativity, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression, nurturing future artists while emphasizing the role of arts education in personal growth.
Kids Act Out!
Youth Theater Education
Cincinnati, OH
Stephen Hall's environmental series uses paintings to address ecological concerns, blending themes of popular culture and luxury to engage a broad audience while emphasizing humanity’s impact on the planet.
Stephen Hall
Artist/Activist
New York, NY
Mary Kroner is local playwright and performer. She wrote and performed her one-person show,
“X Marks The Spot," for our initial "All Else Pales" exhibition, and will perform a new play created for this show.
Mary Kroner
Playwright/Performer
Cincinnati, OH
Erika NJ Allen Allen is an artist born in Guatemala and a first-generation college graduate, obtained a BFA in photography from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and later pursued an MFA in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Erika NJ Allen
Artist/Teacher
Cincinnati, OH
John Agnew is a Cincinnati-based artist whose lifelong passion for nature and science fuels his intricate scratchboard and wildlife art. A former museum curator and muralist, he now focuses on fine art inspired by the natural world.
John Agnew
Visual Artist
Cincinnati
Julia holds a BFA, an MFA from USC, and certifications in Sustainability and Permaculture. Her work explores migration, collective memory, and Modern Western constructs, drawing on her family’s legacy of craft, music, and storytelling.
Julia Orquera Bianco
Artist/Ecologist
Cincinnati, OH
John, a Professor of Art at Ohio University , creates eco-conscious paintings, drawings, and installations. An environmentalist, he collaborates on projects like producing paint from iron oxide extracted during polluted stream remediation, advancing sustainable practices.
John Sabraw
Artist/Professor at Ohio U.
Athens, OH
Devan Horton explores humanity’s corruption of nature through
her paintings. Themes of activism, collectiveness, and love for the natural world shape her work. Recently, she began experimenting with sustainable paints,
non-toxic pigments, and regenerative canvas materials.
Devan Horton
Co-Curator/Eco Artist
Bellevue, KY
Thanks to Our Sponsors
All Else Pales 2 is made possible by the generous support of the following:
All Else Pales: 2 was a multi-disciplinary art exhibition curated to inspire reflection and motivate action toward environmental stewardship.
The exhibition showcased five artists whose thought-provoking installations delved into themes of nature, ecology, and climate change. All Else Pales: 2 also featured poets, performers, and environmental scientists who participated in panel discussions designed to engage attendees both emotionally and intellectually.
Through All Else Pales: 2, we aimed to engage the community in meaningful dialogue about climate change and environmental issues. As the planet warmed and evidence of climate change mounted, this exhibition served as a catalyst for awareness, education, and action. Our goals for the exhibition were:
Our goals for this exhibition are:
PROMOTE Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
INSPIRE Future Advocacy and Engagement
FOSTER Environmental Awareness and Action
CONNECT The community through FREE Events.
“I believe art has a unique power to reach the heart where data alone cannot. Through art, we can inspire action and nurture a shared sense of responsibility and hope for our planet’s future.”
— Paul Kroner, artist and gallery owner
