Oceanside, New York

Brian Testa: Where the Sky Begins – A Solo Exhibition at Kusa Studios, Oceanside, New York.

Set within the pristine white room of Kusa Studios in Oceanside, New York, Where the Sky Begins is the latest solo exhibition by Brian Testa, presenting a contemplative and expansive body of work rooted in landscape and memory. The intimate gallery space, framed by soft black curtains and illuminated by warm ambient lighting, creates a meditative environment that enhances the emotional depth of Testa’s paintings.

The exhibition features a series of framed plein air and pastel pieces that traverse themes of place, transformation, and the liminal spaces between observation and imagination. Testa’s work captures the essence of shifting skies, open horizons, and quiet terrain, inviting viewers to reflect on both external environments and inner landscapes. His refined palette, fluid brushwork, and sensitivity to space suggest moments of transition—where boundaries dissolve and vision expands.

A commanding landscape painting anchors the left wall, drawing the viewer into a sweeping view that feels simultaneously grounded and dreamlike. On the opposing wall, a more abstract and atmospheric piece introduces layers of symbolism, with celestial and geological motifs that hint at the unseen forces shaping our world. The thoughtful spacing and framing throughout the exhibition allow each piece to resonate individually while contributing to a cohesive, immersive experience.

Where the Sky Begins is an invitation to pause and look beyond—the threshold between land and air, thought and feeling, memory and possibility. In this latest exhibition, Brian Testa continues to establish his voice as a painter of quiet revelations, offering a visual language that speaks to both the physical and the poetic.