Kevin Whitman’s opening reception for his Escape series at Gallery 128 was an enticing display of modern art. Splashy and vibrant, the geometric shapes challenged the viewers visually and intellectually. The bold, thick lines of caulk leapt off the canvas, and it was hard to believe it is the same stuff that lines your bathtub.

The paintings themselves were incredibly strong willed and set an overall dramatic tone. According to Whitman’s brochure, he works with “tempura paint for its drying capabilities, acrylic, oils, and non-traditional mediums such as caulk, silicone, plasters, and glues.”