A beloved resident of Pines Village, Stu Walesh passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. While Stu won’t be able to present his work himself, his family will take on that honor. The opening reception will also serve as a celebration of Stu’s life, with friends and family welcome to attend.
The exhibit will be on display from December 7, 2025, through January 28, 2026.
Walesh’s drawings reflect the moments, people, and places that shaped his life. Each piece begins with a memory—whether of a beloved pet, a trip, or a treasured experience—and transforms into art that celebrates those blessings. His work was never about producing “pretty pictures,” but about honoring the joy of the past.
ARTIST STATEMENT
"Every one of my drawings has some special meaning for me. Selecting a subject and beginning to create a drawing helps me recall a person, place, pet, trip, event, etc. that brought joy to me and others. Rather than trying to produce a pretty picture, I try to capture and celebrate past blessings and pleasures. My drawings draw on the past." - Stu Walesh
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