Explore Diverse Contemporary Art Creations
Discover unique perspectives and styles from a collaborative group of Hudson Valley artists called STANDPOINT. Witness their multimedia approach in upcoming exhibitions at various venues in 2025.
STANDPOINT IS BACK!
COMING TO AZART GALLERY in MARCH
New York City curator and gallery owner Latifa Metheny opened Azart Gallery in 2014 before relocating Azart Gallery to Woodstock, NY, in 2024. She brought with her a reputation for showcasing innovative and original work of artists influenced by abstract, figurative, illustration, pop culture, and street art.
Her reputation continues this March and April with the return of STANDPOINT, an acclaimed group exhibition series by six Hudson Valley artists featuring first-time-seen original art interpreted around a central theme.
STANDPOINT, founded in 2024 by JW Cornbroom and Archil Pichkhadze, was conceived as a way to showcase the myriad interpretations of a subject by a small group of artists. Each expression of the shared theme offers viewers a unique way to explore their interpretation.
STANDPOINT 5 runs from March 28th through April 26th, with Standpoint artists Leah Lopez, Naoko Oshima, Pam Timmins, Archil Pichkhadze, Mark Hopkins, and JW Cornbroom. Opening reception is on Saturday, March 28th from 5- 9pm.
The Standpoint artists are:
Leah Lopez A New Mexico native with Western roots, Leah Lopez bridges the gap between Old World mastery and East Coast atmosphere from her studio in Rifton, NY. Her oil paintings are built on a twenty-five-year studio practice dedicated to the study of light and the deliberate use of shadow. By meticulously balancing the drama of chiaroscuro, Leah anchors the light to reveal the hidden soul of each subject.leahlopez.com
Naoko Oshima originally hails from Japan, yet was formally trained in NYC, and creates water-based and mixed media works that are elegant and at times figurative or abstract, rooted in Japanese aesthetic yet influenced by the West. naokooshima.com
Mark Hopkins, whose paintings are inspired by the mysteries, beauty, and magic of nature and humanity of South East Asia, creates works as “visual koans,” inviting viewers to craft their own interpretations. hopkinesque.com
Archil Pichkhadze is a surrealist painter who aims to create paintings that “hold the viewer's gaze, letting him or her enter and wander around a bit, making their connections and discoveries along the way.” archilpichkhaze.com
JW Cornbroom, JW Cornbroom, a NYC-born, Kingston, NY-based visual artist who creates genre-driven oil paintings and pastels, is also the maker of several short avant-garde films. He is a co-founder of STANDPOINT. jwcornbroom.com
Pam Timmins is an accomplished landscape painter, photographer, and videoartist/filmmaker. A native New Yorker, she has studied at the Pratt Institute, The New School University and privately with Geoffery Gleaves and William Segal.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
STANDPOINT 5, March 28th–April 26th, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 28th, 5–9pm (refreshments served)
Address: Azart Gallery, 40 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY
Hours: Friday- Sunday, 11:30am to 5pm and by appointment
THE STANDPOINT ARTISTS
Archil Pichkhadze is a surrealist painter who aims to create paintings that "hold the viewer's gaze, allowing him or her to enter and wander around a bit, making connections and discoveries along the way." (STANDPOINT 1, 2, 3, and 4)
archilpichkhaze.com
Naoko Oshima originally hails from Japan, yet was formally trained in NYC, and creates water-based and mixed media works that are elegant and at times figurative or abstract, rooted in Japanese aesthetic yet influenced by the West. (STANDPOINT 3 and 4)
naokooshima.com
JW Cornbroom, a New York City native and Kingston, NY-based visual artist, known for crafting authentic oil paintings, pastels, sculptures, and films that resonate with emotion. (STANDPOINT 1, 2, 3 and 4)
jwcornbroom.com
Mark Hopkins, whose paintings are inspired by the mysteries, beauty, and magic of nature and humanity of South East Asia, creates works as “visual koans,” inviting viewers to craft their own interpretations. (STANDPOINT 3 and 4)
hopkinesque.com
Leslie Bender is a talented painter and printmaker residing in Woodstock, NY, who previously made a career in theatre set design. Her artistic projects encompass both political themes and those of a more personal nature, having been exhibited at prestigious venues such as The Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Downtown in NYC. (STANDPOINT 2)
lesliebender.com
Leah Lopez A New Mexico native with Western roots, Leah Lopez bridges the gap between Old World mastery and East Coast atmosphere from her studio in Rifton, NY. Her oil paintings are built on a twenty-five-year studio practice dedicated to the study of light and the deliberate use of shadow. By meticulously balancing the drama of chiaroscuro, Leah anchors the light to reveal the hidden soul of each subject.
leahlopez.com
Pam Timmins is an accomplished landscape painter, photographer, and video artist/filmmaker. A native New Yorker, she has studied at the Pratt Institute, The New School University and privately with Geoffery Gleaves and William Segal.
Carl Cox is a Hudson Valley multimedia visual artist whose work explores the intersection of memory, nature, and the unseen forces that shape identity, across film photography, digital photography, digital collage, and 3D rendering. (STANDPOINT 4)
carlcoxartist.com
Stacie Flint captivates viewers with her use of vibrant colors, creating soulful and enchanting imagery of people, animals, and scenery derived from her daily experiences combined with flashes of inspiration from her imagination. Flint has showcased her work extensively within the Hudson Valley, in New York City, across the United States, and in Canada. (STANDPOINT 3)
stacieflint.com
Jack Miller is a savvy street photographer from New York City, currently exploring the charm of the Hudson Valley. His work is not only recognized for its representation of the Pop era but also features nostalgic photographs that reflect the beauty of his newfound environment. (STANDPOINT 2)
Nathan Typanski works in oil. Influenced early by his mother's painting practice and largely self-directed, he moved from illustration and graphic design into sustained studio work, developing his approach through close collaboration with professional painters. The human figure recurs within compressed fields of color and light, distortion and saturated color register felt strain within luminous, tightly held compositions. Paint is layered and reworked so fracture remains exposed rather than absorbed into polish. (STANDPOINT 1)
Dawn Bisio is a Korean-American painter and installation artist based in the Adirondacks, known for abstract paintings inspired by nature, subconscious urges, and the exploration of amorphous terrain. Her installations address issues of identity and provide social commentary. (STANDPOINT 4)
dawnbisio.art
Alisza Phillips is a New York artist living in the Hudson Valley where she draws and paints. (STANDPOINT 2)
Most Recent Exhibition
STANDPOINT IS BACK!
COMING TO AZART GALLERY in MARCH and April
New York City curator and gallery owner Latifa Metheny opened Azart Gallery in 2014 before relocating Azart Gallery to Woodstock, NY, in 2024. She brought with her a reputation for showcasing innovative and original work of artists influenced by abstract, figurative, illustration, pop culture, and street art.
Her reputation continues this March and April with the return of STANDPOINT, an acclaimed group exhibition series by six Hudson Valley artists featuring first-time-seen original art interpreted around a central theme.
STANDPOINT, founded in 2024 by JW Cornbroom and Archil Pichkhadze, was conceived as a way to showcase the myriad interpretations of a subject by a small group of artists. Each expression of the shared theme offers viewers a unique way to explore their interpretation.
STANDPOINT 5 runs from March 28th through April 26th, with Standpoint artists Leah Lopez, Naoko Oshima, Pam Timmins, Archil Pichkhadze, Mark Hopkins, and JW Cornbroom. Opening reception is on Saturday, March 28th from 5- 9pm.
The Kingston Pop Museum continues to cement itself as a mainstay for showcasing unique and evocative art exhibits unlike any other north of NYC. That reputation strengthens this fall with the return of STANDPOINT, an acclaimed group exhibition series. STANDPOINT 4 features original art created around a central theme, Neo-Pop, interpreted through the works of six artists with regional ties. The show runs September 19 through October 11, 2025. STANDPOINT 4, featuring the films, sculptures, and pastels paintings of JW Cornbroom; the surreal paintings of Mark Hopkins; the soft sculptures and collages of Dawn Bisio; the elegant and lyrical paintings of Archil Pichkhadze and Naoko Oshima; and the enigmatic photography of Carl Cox. Each of these talented artists have created brand new works in the bright colors and bold design of Pop Art, celebrating the visual excitement that is the legacy of the Pop generation.
STANDPOINT
Contemporary Artists of the New York Hudson Valley region
STANDPOINT was formed by JW Cornbroom and Archil Pichkhadze in 2024 to challenge artists with tasks that highlight their unique abilities. The objective of a STANDPOINT exhibition is to have a small group of artists interpret the same subject in their own way, each making the same image from a different 'standpoint'. The artists present fresh one-of-a-kind work for each exhibit.