The exhibit includes two artists and continues through Sept. 8. Ryan Herberholtz’s exhibition, “Apocalypse Reverie” explores human actions and interactions in the throes of adverse circumstances. Christian Frontera’s display, “Candor,” is inspired by the curious chaos of the Dadaism style of art.

Hailing from Detroit, Mich., Herberholz’s exhibition depicts images that ignite the imagination as to where humanity stands as a society, where that society may end up, and obstacles that stand in the way of human progress and achievement. Herberholz cites uneven wealth distribution and resource allocation as circumstances that limit human potential. Additionally, the increasing prospect of civil unrest and climate change are realities that inspire images of potential future calamities.

Herberholz said his goal as a visual artist is to, “provoke thought rather than to advocate for any specific changes that should be made.” He believes, “this contemporary moment is a pivotal one where creative solutions as to how we can live in better equilibrium with our natural environment are vitally important.”

Ryan describes his work as ‘speculative fiction.’ The framework is inspired by authors that include Octavia Butler and Kurt Vonnegut. Although realism is a component in Herberholz work, it deviates into many fantastical possibilities. His goal is to leave the work vague enough to allow the viewer to imagine their unique interpretation.

Fate, a piece of art by Christian Frontera, a Warren native, is pictured. Frontera’s exhibit at the Crary Art Gallery will open Saturday and remain on display through Sept. 8.

Warren native Christian Frontera’s journey toward art has taken a variety of paths. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Mercyhurst University, he discovered the work wasn’t what he thought it would be. It was very technical, strict, and numbers-oriented. When he realized interior design wasn’t for him, he went to trade school for carpentry to build his own designs. He soon realized that wasn’t going to work out either and he left trade school feeling discouraged. He began to study art history on his own and watched artists’ videos online. The style of Dadaism caught his attention because it is an artform where anything goes and there are no rules. He was inspired by artists who were making art that didn’t necessarily make sense. At this uncertain time in his life, this type of art had a comforting effect. Christian is comfortable with things that disregard logic and aren’t grounded in rules and structure.

Frontera said he enjoys the opportunities, relationships, and friendships art has brought into his life. He enjoys seeing the emotion his work evokes in people. The message Frontera intends to convey through his art is that things don’t have to be perfect, it’s ok to have setbacks, and it’s ok for things to be vague, uncomfortable, and messy. Good things come out of bad things, and it’s ok to not know what’s going on.

Both artists will attend the opening beginning on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Crary Art Gallery. Frontera will give an artist’s talk at 6 p.m., and both artists will be available to answer questions about their work.

The Crary Art Gallery is open to visitors Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.