The Seattle art scene is hosting a new exhibit, "Going Home," featuring the paintings of JW Harrington. Located at the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery in the Seattle Municipal Tower, the collection examines themes related to returning home. The exhibit is open for free viewing from today until January 22, 2025, according to the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture's blog.

The exhibit includes works that explore the theme of 'going home' which Harrington interprets through different visual elements. The key piece, titled "Going Home," is an oil painting that depicts a joyful leap of a black man against a backdrop of cherry blossom trees, conveying a sense of comfort. Another work, "The Impossibility of Knowing," presents a reflective look at the uncertainties of life's paths.A highlight among the new additions is "Shadowed Self," a 2024 oil on canvas that delves into the complex interplay of identity and self-perception, as per the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture's blog.

The exhibit opens with a reception next Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. It aims to showcase various human emotions. Located in the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The gallery is at 700 5th Ave, 3rd Floor Lobby, Seattle, WA, and focuses on themes of home, identity, and time.

For those who cannot attend in person, details about the exhibit "Going Home" can be found on the gallery's website, which features a preview and additional information for potential guests. To learn more about JW Harrington's exhibit, visit the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture's blog.