Universal in the use of metaphors, Jack Ogden presents compelling expressionist paintings in a new exhibition at Solomon Dubnick Gallery. Ogden held the position of Professor of Art at CSUS for more than thirty-five years, where he continued to influence several generations of artists. In his newly found retirement, Ogden challenges the viewer with his dauntless, gutsy paintings. Composed in a swashbuckling manner, Ogden presents his new series of paint cans, brushes and buckets. Each painting employs additional intriguing elements that are mysterious and cabalistic. As a narrative Ogden paints odd compositions that appear to magically dance and cavort throughout each canvas.