The Navigational Series by Jolene Dames

From the Artist: Art for anyone who’s ever felt off-course.

The Navigational Series maps what happens after life knocks you sideways—how we anchor ourselves in chaos, chart new paths through grief and reinvention, and rediscover the inner guidance system we were born with. Each piece is layered with texture, symbols, and wayfinding marks that echo the moments we all know too well: the detours we didn’t choose, the drift we couldn’t stop, and the quiet, miraculous recalibrations that point us toward something truer.

This work is for anyone who has ever felt lost, suspended between worlds, or searching for a direction that doesn’t yet have a name. It invites you to see your own story reflected in the paint—the confusion, the courage, the turning points, the return. Work created to bring you home to yourself.

The exhibition will be available for viewing at The Annex by LSDC from January 2nd, 2026 until the end of March.

First Gallery Opening will be on January 2nd, 2026, 6PM-9PM at The Annex. Additional openings on February 6th and March 6th. Other times available by appointment only.

Gallery openings are free and open to the public. Artworks for sale.

The Annex by LSDC is located at 5129 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA.

UPCOMING SHOW: Masha Tatarintseva

Welcome to The Annex artist and educator Masha Tatarinstseva. Her playful watercolor illustrations featuring whimsical creatures visiting iconic Pittsburgh locations are sure to bring a smile to your face!

First Gallery Opening will be on April 3rd 2026, 6PM-9PM at The Annex. Additional openings on May 1st and June 5th. Other times available by appointment only.

Gallery openings are free and open to the public. Artworks for sale.

The Annex by LSDC is located at 5129 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA.


Questions?
Contact the studio at (412) 465-0290.