Britany Baker’s new work is dazzling. She can take a straightforward subject, such as a flower, and morph it into a surreal landscape. Her remarkable and proficient painting skills are impressive and intriguing. Baker said of her work, “I strive to make art that encourages introspection, contemplation and pareidolia, that is fractal and meditative the way nature is. I want to make art that changes and grows with you.” Join Baker for hors d’oeuvres, music and cocktails for the artist open house on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 5-7:30 p.m.