AcA Side Gallery
October 11, 2025 – December 20, 2025
This Fall season Acadiana Center for the Arts presents an exhibition of new paintings
by artist Michael Eble. The works are a continuation of Eble’s core practice of
abstraction which mixes collage, drawing and paint. The exhibition entitled Mod
Sampling draws inspiration from the mid-century architecture of New Orleans,
particularly the style known as regional modernism. This design approach combines
modernist principles including simplicity, geometry, and functionality within a cultural,
environmental, and historical context.
These investigations are a result of his recent solo residency at the Kolaj Institute, his
research focused on iconic structures such as the International Rivergate Center and
the Louisiana Superdome, landmarks of the postwar architectural boom that helped
define New Orleans as an international city. He also uncovered and documented
lesser-known buildings from this era, tracing their formal qualities and cultural
resonance.
Drawing inspiration from these structures, Eble developed a new series of collages and paintings that layer geometric forms, textures, and color palettes evocative of the
period. The architectural language of these buildings informs the shapes and forms
within the work, grounding abstraction in a strong sense of place. His process of
building up and sanding through collage, acrylic, and drawn elements echoes both the construction and the gradual weathering of these architectural landmarks. Eble’s works use abstraction to explore ideas of memory, place, and identity.
This body of work marks a shift in Eble’s practice toward architectural abstraction and
cultural history. By examining how these regional landmarks endure, evolve, and
remain embedded in collective memory, he invites viewers to consider the lasting
impact of design on community, identity, and belonging.
Michael Eble: Mod Sampling will be showcased in AcA’s Side Gallery until December
20th, 2025. For more information visit https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/