This series of pieces is a reflection of those who found solace not in the present reality, but in the way reality could be: in the optimistic, in the possibility, and by creating silver linings of their own. 

While artists such as the ones we will look at today exist all over the world, this exhibit will specifically focus on the French contributions. As we travel through time, we will gain a new perspective of the dreamers and romantics who found the magic in the every day to be a reassuring and gentle hope in troubled times. We will set our scene with the spritely artists of the Rococo and their patrons, who, despite their extravagance, found the everyday scenes to be the most beautiful. Moving to more personal stories we will admire the sunsets of Claude Monet and sit with Henri Matisse to discuss his armchair art. Finally we will see present-day Paris presented by Guillaume Chansarel and perhaps learn to see and appreciate the magic of simply being in the places we call home.

But then there are those who dare to hope.