Small Stories showcases the work of two artists, Jonah Criswell (Kansas City) and Ryan Ranney (Chicago), who both embrace improvisation and discovery of every day life. Their paintings operate in a space of unpredictable freedom, allowing the artistic process to dictate the final destination. Searching for the personal and ubiquitous, common themes emerge: books, cats, ambiguous figures in space. These dream-like vignettes move in and out of focus in a haze of introspection. They are struck through with humor and at times tragedy, but always exhibit a genuine enthusiasm for life alongside an honest acknowledgment of our emotional and fragile nature.