A dialogue through art. Two artists. Two unique visions. One shared gallery experience.

Exhibit Date: Month of August

Opening Reception

Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 PM

Meet participating artists & view and shop art.

Every artist sees the world differently. Two Perspectives brings together two distinctive artistic voices, inviting visitors to experience how individual styles, inspirations, and creative journeys can transform similar subjects into remarkably different works.

Explore the gallery, learn about each artist, and discover pieces available for purchase while celebrating creativity within our community.

Denise Parry Barnett

A black-and-white selfie of a woman with wavy, shoulder-length hair and glasses, lying on a couch with a potted plant and a side table with various objects in the background.

Originally from England, I spent my early years traveling throughout Europe and was educated in Germany, Cyprus, and Holland before attending Hugh Baird College of Art and Design in Liverpool. After college, I worked in theater as a stage set designer, makeup artist, and prop designer.

Upon moving to the United States, I traveled extensively from Montana to Texas before settling in Eastern North Carolina, where I have lived for the past 25 years. I returned to painting about 10 years ago.

I feel fortunate to have had an interesting life meeting people globally and seeing many beautiful places. I enjoy discovering new ways to translate my passion for art through my personal life experiences, and it is a pleasure to give back through donations whenever possible.

Abstract textured painting with a dominant face of a woman with long hair, surrounded by swirling patterns and vibrant colors like blue, yellow, pink, and green.
Painted collage of a woman sitting in front of a computer, with the woman's bust, framed by a collage of Japanese newspaper clippings and a large black cat with red eyes and red ears as the central figure.
Abstract painting of four stylized women with elongated bodies and faceless heads, standing against a red background with two white framed rectangles.
A colorful mixed media artwork featuring a peacock with vivid blue, red, yellow, and orange feathers, outlined with gold, set against a background of Japanese newspaper clippings and a dark blue border.
Abstract painting of a human figure with a dark body, holding large orange and green vegetables or objects, against a textured brown background.

Kelly Maness

A woman with light-colored eyes and dark hair taking a selfie in a room, sitting on a couch with her head resting against the armrest, wearing a lace top, in black and white.

I was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina and spent nearly 20 years working in the veterinary field. I am not a stay at home mom to three very rambunctious kiddos. Painting has always been a meaningful part of my life. What began as a simple hobby gradually grew into something much more. Dr. Julie Garren and her husband, Hunt, graciously gave me the opportunity to display and sell my artwork at their clinic, and I quickly began making sales. That’s when. I started to think, maybe I really have something here.

Over time, I learned so much about oil painting and continue to grow and evolve as an artist. Growing up my mother created beautiful paintings, and my brother Danie was always experimenting with new techniques and mediums. I attribubte much of what I’ve learned to both of them, and they remain my biggest chherleaders today.

That artistic passion has carried on to the next generation, especially in my daughter Jett and my nephews, Ian and Trent.

Close-up of an oil painting depicting swirling patterns of white, brown, and black on a textured canvas, with areas of yellow and red paint.
Oil painting of an elderly man with a white beard and gray hair, sitting on a chair, with a potted plant with white flowers in front of him. The man is dressed in a white shirt and black vest, looking contemplative.
Painted portrait of a Great Dane dog wearing a blue party hat, red and white striped bow tie, in front of a yellow background with flowers and a basket.
A close-up of a textured painting depicting a lush, green forest scene with leaves, branches, and small red flowers, with warm sunlight filtering through the foliage.
Painting of a green wooden chair next to a basket filled with apples on a wooden surface, with a dark wooden wall in the background.