Barbara Bitondo and Kristine: Into the Layered Field (Exhibition)

"Into the Layered Field" is a two-person exhibition by printmakers Barbara Bitondo and Kristine, on view at Portico Gallery at Studio 307. The show presents experimental monoprint and collagraph works that explore depth, materiality, and growth. The artists embed found materials and stitched thread into surfaces that pulse with texture and expressive marks. Informed by the language of painting and drawing, each piece develops through intuitive decision-making and recurring layers, allowing the artwork to respond organically to its environment like a natural system.

When: The exhibition runs from March 14, 2026 through May 2, 2026. The gallery is open Saturdays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, and also by appointment.

Where: Portico Gallery at Studio 307, located inside Studio 3807 Apartments at 3807 Rhode Island Avenue, Gateway Arts District, Brentwood, MD 20722.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Artists: Barbara Bitondo and Kristine.

Description: The exhibition features two printmakers engaged in experimental techniques that explore depth, materiality, and growth. Working in monoprint and collagraph, they embed found materials and stitched thread into surfaces that pulse with texture and expressive marks. The language of painting and drawing informs each work, while intuitive decision-making and recurring layers guide the evolution of form. This process-driven approach allows the artwork to respond organically to its environment, unfolding like a natural system.

Contact: For appointments or inquiries, call John Paradiso at 202-487-8458 or email via the Portico Gallery contact form. (August hours are by appointment only.)

Note: The raw scraped page lists a conflicting end date of April 25, 2026; the event details provided indicate the exhibition continues through May 2, 2026.