Amara Eke & Jade Knox

Comin’ in Hot!

Attention, Earthlings! Amara Eke and Jade Knox’s vibrant sculptures and paintings land at Gallery 4Culture, transforming the space into an otherworldly encounter.

Side-by-side images of an abstract, organic form: on the left, a sculpted, clay-like structure with blue, tentacle-like protrusions; on the right, a colorful, painted interpretation of a similar shape with blue and brown tones. — Jade Knox. Tritinellid (3), 2025. Glazed ceramic. 10 x 9 x 9 inches; Amara Eke. Portrait of Tritinellid #3, 2025. Acrylic on canvas. 20 x 16 inches

October 30 - December 12, 2025
Opening: Thursday, October 30

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 6, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Second Reception: Thursday, December 4, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Comin’ in Hot! is a cosmic crash-landing fueled by friendship and powered by curiosity. Amara Eke and Jade Knox have joined forces across dimensions (well, across 2D and 3D) to unleash several unfamiliar creatures, which take shape through ceramic forms and prismatic acrylic paintings peppered with recognizable symbols—such as clovers, eggs, and hearts—that suggest even the strangest beings have something in common with humans.

Coinciding with the Taurid meteor showers, the exhibition features Knox’s ceramic meteorites scattered throughout the gallery. Modeled after cosmic debris, these earthly objects draw attention to the relationship between the universe’s earliest formations and the futures the artists envision. Around them, Eke’s vibrant, cartoon-like paintings immerse viewers in expansive, playful worlds. Though each artist primarily works in 3D or 2D, look closely and you’ll find moments of collaboration that point toward a bright and promising horizon.

Tarot Card Workshop: Friday, October 31, 5:30-7:30pm
Join the artists on Halloween evening for a drop-in workshop where you can make your own tarot card. Costumes are encouraged!

About the Artists

Amara Eke and Jade Knox reside in Seattle and bring together the power of friendship in their first joint show Comin’ in Hot! Both are transplants from the East Coast who met while earning their MFA degrees from the University of Washington. Their unique connection has emboldened their collaborative approach to art. Eke recently exhibited at Railspur, Europa Gallery, and Gallery 110 in Pioneer Square. She was the recipient for Gallery 110’s Emerging Artist Scholarship program, University of Washington’s HUB Director’s Art Award, and Shift Gallery’s Diversity Grant. Knox has recently exhibited at the Henry Art Gallery, The Factory, Peter Sprung Studio on Bainbridge Island, and Steve Gilbert Studio in Seattle.