Artists Stover and Tate at Two Metaphysical Stores
Apr 01, 2026 06:00AM ● By Staff
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Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore is featuring the works of Atlanta artist Hoyt Stover from April 4 through April 30 in its gallery space in Atlanta. The opening reception takes place April 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
“Hoyt’s paintings capture the eye like the glow of the city from the hills,” says Rachel Mara, curator at the metaphysical shop. “Paint is applied in an architectural way, mapped upon the canvas like a cityscape. Caught in a liminal space, the viewer finds a moment of peace in the observation of ritual.”
Stover, a recent graduate of Kennesaw State University, works in realism while exploring the imagery of fire within narratives of metalsmithing and industrial work. His paintings overlay compositions of classical artworks with contemporary techniques such as impasto, loose brushwork and dramatic lighting. Stover was most recently featured in the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts auction at King’s Plow Art Center.
Phoenix & Dragon selected Stover after he participated in several of the store’s group exhibitions. His work is presented when the sun is in the sign of Aries, a period associated with the fire element.
For more information, call 404-255-5207 or visit PhoenixAndDragon.com. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore is located at 5531 Roswell Road in Atlanta.
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Tate is an impressionist artist specializing in “ART in Motion.” She works primarily in oils on board or canvas and occasionally uses handmade brushes created from natural materials. Her work focuses on capturing the movement of light, memory and atmosphere within realistic subjects. Tate has participated in juried shows for the Portrait Society of Atlanta and several local art exhibitions.
Organizers chose to feature Tate due to the expressive quality of her work and her interpretation of familiar subjects. “Art in Motion encapsulates Gail’s ability to capture form and light,” says Becky Arrington, co-owner of The Well of Roswell. “Harkening back to an impressionistic era, she has modernized her style through inventive brushstrokes.”
