The colorful paintings of Shreveport artist Ellen Soffer will be presented in the “Shimmer” Exhibition at the SAS Gallerie at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlet Mall. The title of the exhibition comes from how marks in different sizes and directions cover the canvas. The paintings seem to have an activated surface from the marks. They appear to shimmer.” September 12 to November 12, 2024. The opening is September 12th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Ellen is a contemporary abstract painter. She creates paintings on canvas and paper, using mainly oils, but also gouache, acrylic and watercolor. Her paintings emphasize

color and movement.