Karl and Mary Hofmann: Fragments of a Childhood Odyssey

Childhood memories are our earliest recollections, shaping our identity and well-being. As a visual artist, Karl Hofmann has transformed some of these memories into a visual journey, a series of pastel paintings for this exhibit as he takes a whimsical look at the experience of a walk to a barn in rural Germany through the eyes of a three year old boy. He uses bold colors and strong designs to illustrate the story. Mary continues the 50-year tradition of Hofmann Pottery with pieces embellished with stamped, incised patterns.

"While recently spending a sleepless night in a hospital bed, images of past experiences came and went. Some of these images showed up again and again, recalling important moments. They had a common feel of having been part of a continuous experience and slowly formed a vague composite."

Exhibition Dates: January 2 – February 1, 2026. During First Sunday ARTScrawl, January 4, join us for coffee and view this brand new exhibit at Wild Hearts Gallery. The artist’s reception will be celebrated with fellowship and refreshments on Saturday, January 10, 1-3 p.m.

Wild Hearts Gallery is an artists’ collective, supported by 14 local artists. Located at 221-B State Highway 165, the gallery is open Tuesday–Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday–Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.