Mark Weller
Waunakee Clouds: Water in it’s Most Poetic Form
A (Slightly Delayed) Gallery Opening with Mark Weller
Waunakee Clouds: Water in Its Most Poetic Form
Newly Scheduled for Friday, January 30, 4–7 p.m.
Brrr! ❄️ Thanks to frigid temperatures, January 23rd’s gallery opening took a brief winter pause—but no fear… we’re rebooked! We look forward to welcoming you to Mark Weller’s Gallery Opening on Friday, January 30, from 4–7 p.m.
About the Exhibit: Waunakee Clouds: Water in it’s Most Poetic Form is an exhibit inspired by more than 30 years of observing Waunakee’s skies, shaped by the community’s unique location along the 43rd parallel where northern and southern air masses meet to create dramatic cloud formations. Each image in the exhibit features local landscapes—parks, lakeshores, farms, and prairies—forming a visual fingerprint of the community.
Using a technique called timestacking, the artist layers hundreds of exposures taken over several minutes to condense constantly shifting skies into a single image, revealing movement and emotion beyond human sight. More than depictions of weather, the works reflect on time itself, inviting viewers to slow down, look up, and reconnect with the quiet drama unfolding overhead each day.
Featured Artist
Mark Weller is a Wisconsin born and educated contemporary American visual artist celebrated for his inventive lens-based art, employing groundbreaking techniques that transforms conventional photography. His artistic exploration delves into the fourth dimension, and it’s transformative influence on clouds. With rich exhibition history spanning over 200 art museums and galleries across America and internationally, Weller’s work has also graced the pages of magazines and books, earning him numerous accolades. His limited-edition prints showcases the widespread resonance of his distinctive vision as he reinterprets, and reexamines the intricate complexities of the ever-changing natural world.
NEW DATE… Opening Reception: Friday, January 30, 4–7 PM
Join us for an evening of art, music, and community as we gather beneath familiar skies transformed into art. Meet the artist, wander through layered images of clouds and landscapes, and experience moments of time, motion, and atmosphere captured in a single frame.
✨ Live music by Alan and Roxy Fauque, Sax and Piano Duo
🍸 Mocktail Bar & Light Appetizers
Exhibition Dates: January 7 – February 28, 2026
The gallery is open during regular building hours. Admission is free and all are welcome.
UPCOMING SHOWS…
We have upcoming shows that we are excited to host featuring local artists and/or people with connections to Waunakee:
March 2026 Community Coalition Collaboration
HISTORY of PEACE GALLERY
Peace Gallery was made possible by the generous gift of Thomas Grade, a Peace member who spent his life creating art in many forms. His financial gift to Peace upon his death was a wonderful opportunity for this community of faith to create a Gallery and share gratitude for his legacy. It is our goal to invite art opportunities—both educational events and art shows, spiritual exploration experiences, community meals and celebrations alongside other events that contribute to individual wellness and community collaborations that enrich our life together. Cheers to the possibilities!