A new collection of art is now on display in the Johnson County Administration Building, through the county’s partnership with InterUrban ArtHouse on a rotating art exhibition.

This is the Administration Building’s fourth collection of art since the rotating exhibition began in Sept. 2024. The exhibition features artwork by Kansas City area artists Terri Pollack, Phil Dunn, and a collaboration between Dunn and Justin Canja called WIP (Work in Progress).

Pollack is an alum of the painting department at the Kansas City Art Institute, where she also studied print making and sculpture. Her works have been displayed in exhibitions across the Kansas City metro, as well as Rochester, NY and Chicago. Pollack’s works in this exhibition include portrait and nature oil paintings, featuring bright colors and abstract designs.

Dunn is a multimedia artist specializing in abstract acrylic paintings, many of which are on display in this exhibition. He calls himself a “blue collar” artists, leaning on nontraditional tools such as masonry trowels, sandpaper and cookie utensils along with brushes and palette knives. Some of his works are finished in resin to provide a crystal-clear appearance.

“I view art as a conversation. My work is a physical manifestation of seeking a connection – a connection to the natural world, the technological world, and to each other,” Dunn said. “I enjoy creating work that has a meditative quality and reveals itself with prolonged viewing.”

Dunn’s works on display also include his collaboration with artist Justin Canja, called WIP (Work in Progress). The two started painting together two years ago, eventually expanding into a studio to create art unique from their own individual styles – something Dunn calls a “third artist.”

“WIP (Work in Progress) was born and will continue to evolve as a living testament to collaboration and organic, real-time creation and artistic expression,” Dunn said.

If you’d like to come view the art by these artists, the Administration Building is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also view public art at several Library branches, also through a partnership with InterUrban ArtHouse.

Below, view a sample of the works on display by Phil Dunn (left), Terri Pollack (center) and WIP (right).