Updated: Aug 21
Art for The Soul Gallery is excited to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, Cultural Fusion: A Neon Installation, showcasing the works of Bill Myers. The exhibition will open on March 23, 2025 and run through August 31, 2025, featuring a dynamic collection of large-scale neon installations and immersive environments.
Cultural Fusion highlights the unique vision of Bill Myers, whose works explores the complexities of social issues and anxieties, while simultaneously celebrating the power of collective human connection. The exhibit will offer viewers an opportunity to engage with art that navigates themes of social isolation, inequality, and shared humanity.
Sierra Myers shares, "This exhibition is a fantastic way to kick off the year. I am excited to introduce the 'Cultural Fusion' neon installation to the gallery—something we've never done before. It will be an educational and immersive experience that will leave viewers questioning everything."
The opening reception will take place on March, 23 2025 from 3pm to 6pm, and will be open to the public. Bill Myers will be in attendance to discuss his works and engage with attendees. Light refreshments will be provided, and the event is free to attend.
“Installation art for me is a movement of space, and not merely placing objects in a site-specific void. It is the reason I paint everything a shadowy flat-black.
Shadows evoke a sense of depth, atmospheric distance, and time. Negative spaces are created when a shadow falls upon the black surface. Figures recede, then advance with the veil of neon, which becomes softened, like velvet.
Cultural Fusion was created when humans began migration. The process that people undergo when they come in contact with a new environment. Their culture integrates a new cultural knowledge while supplanting elements from their own. This is true of plants and animals.
Finally, the reason I was drawn to installation art is because it goes beyond the range of limits.
My work creates a conceptual cultural sphere, where viewers become a part of the installation.” - Bill Myers
Join Us for the Closing Reception of Cultural Fusion
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 4–7 PM
This is your last chance to experience Springfield’s only neon installation. Meet the artist, soak up the light, and take part in a community-centered evening.
Art For The Soul Gallery is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing art, education, and cultural connection to our community.
This is a free event, but donations are greatly appreciated to support future programming.
