A TALE OF STOLEN TIME

Installation view, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta, GA
January 9 - February 13, 2026

A Tale of Stolen Time brings together paintings and drawings that approach memory as something unstable and personal, a process of storage and recall that is inherently inaccurate. Throughout the work, erasure, fragmentation, and simplification reflect the imperfect nature of memory and its constant state of flux, shaped by both physical experience and digital mediation. The exhibition dwells in a transitional space between the past and the unknown, holding images in a state of suspension and potential rather than resolution.

Gallery wall with three artworks: two paintings of interior spaces on either side and a pixelated portrait of a woman in a striped shirt in the center.
Three framed art pieces hung on a white wall in a gallery. The left artwork features a green and black pattern with books, the middle depicts a woman with short hair looking away, and the right shows two children on a swing in greenery, rendered in a
Art gallery with white walls, wooden floor, and paintings displayed on the walls. An ornate window above the entrance, a fireplace, and a sign reading 'A Tale of Silent Time' are visible.
Image of an art exhibition titled "A Tale of Stolen Time" by Hollis Brown Thornton, featuring a pixelated painting of people at a gathering indoors on a white wall, with a fireplace and mantel to the left.
An art gallery with white walls and wood flooring, featuring several colorful paintings. The image is taken from the corner where two walls meet.
View of an art gallery with white walls, wooden floors, and several paintings, including pixelated portraits and minimalist images, on display.
Gallery wall displaying five paintings, including abstract and portrait art, in a room with white walls and wooden floors.
Art gallery with paintings of women and landscapes on white walls, wooden floor, and track lighting.
Gallery wall with five paintings, three small green-toned images on the right and two larger portraits in the middle, against a cream wall in an art gallery.
Art gallery with six paintings on white walls, wooden floor, and decorative crown molding.
An art gallery with white walls displaying various paintings, a wooden floor, and a door at the back. Track lighting is mounted on the ceiling.
An art gallery wall displaying three paintings: a large colorful abstract painting on the left featuring two green humanoid figures with blue glasses, an orange beak, and a green bush-like head; a smaller black-and-white oil painting of a woman with
View through a doorway into a room with white walls, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and several framed artworks on the wall.
Gallery wall with three framed art pieces in a room with wooden floor and white walls, doorway leading to another room visible on the left.
Two pieces of artwork on a white wall, one framed picture of boxes of vintage electronics or software, and a smaller abstract painting with colorful curved lines.
An art gallery with white walls and wood floors displaying various colorful artworks, including a large black and white piece of the Earth, on the left side of the image.
Five framed pieces of artwork hung on a white wall, including two small beach scenes on the left and three larger images, two of which feature abstract or patterned designs.
Art gallery with framed abstract and collage artworks on white walls, wooden floor, open doorway to another room with art.
Abstract artwork with geometric shapes, color blocks, and images on a white wall in an art gallery.
Three abstract paintings hanging on a white wall in an art gallery, with hardwood flooring and part of a decorative white column visible.
People viewing and discussing artwork in an art gallery with white walls, wooden floors, and decorative ceiling architecture.
People viewing artworks in an art gallery, including three individuals on the left engaged in conversation, and two others on the right examining a piece. The gallery has white walls, wooden flooring, and artwork hung on the walls, including a large
Woman with curly hair and glasses standing in front of a white fireplace, smiling, in an art gallery. There is a sign above the fireplace that reads, 'A Tale of Stolen Time, Hollis Brown Thornton.' Artworks are displayed on the walls to her sides.
Two people engaging in a conversation inside an art gallery, with paintings on the wall behind them.
People viewing and discussing artwork in an art gallery
A man and a girl standing side by side in a gallery, smiling at the camera. The man is holding a water bottle and wearing a white shirt with a dark blazer, while the girl is wearing a black dress and tights.
People observing art in a gallery with white walls and wooden floors, various artworks displayed, and a decorative archway overhead.
Two people, a man and a woman, stand in an art gallery engaged in conversation. The gallery has white walls with various artworks displayed, including a large grayscale portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a striped shirt, and other
Two people, a woman in a striped shirt and jeans and a man in a blazer and khakis, are talking in an art gallery. There are three paintings on the wall behind them, including an abstract portrait of a woman and a colorful striped figure.
A woman with curly hair, glasses, wearing a black dress, standing in an art gallery, smiling at the camera. Behind her are two pieces of art, one with a leafy green pattern and a framed illustration of a person sitting outdoors.
A group of people gathered in an art gallery, listening to a man in a suit speak. The gallery has white walls, wooden floors, and artwork displayed on the walls.
A man in a white shirt and dark blazer standing next to a black-and-white pixelated portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a striped top, in an art gallery.
A man and a woman are viewing a mosaic portrait of a woman in an art gallery. The portrait is composed of small tiles, and the man is pointing at it.
People viewing artwork in an art gallery with white walls and wooden floors.
People in an art gallery engaged in conversation, with various artworks on display, and a sign reading 'A Tale of Stolen Time Hollis Brown Thornton'.
An art gallery with white walls and hardwood floors showing several paintings, and a group of three people talking. The gallery features an ornate archway and a staircase visible through an open door.