Two local artists are bringing some interesting and fun art pieces with bright pops of color and abstraction to Sacramento State.

The University Union is showcasing “Logical Deformations” art reception for artists Jared Tharp and Waylon Harner.

Both artist’s work seemed to be slightly similar aesthetically, but the styles are different when it comes to certain shapes.

According to the artist statement on the Union website, Tharp’s art pieces would be more cartoon style with geometric patterns and shapes, while Harner’s pieces are more dense and chaotic with some abstract forms.

Tharp’s acrylic on panel painting “Lock”, had two cartoonish legs wrapped around each other as if they were locking together.

Some of the art has an hallucinatory effect on the eye when looking at it.

Harner’s artwork incorporated body parts and also had some graffiti-style shapes that looked like machines. One intriguing piece called “Courtship” had a bright yellow background and the shapes in black and white.

Daniel Merdinger, a friend of Harner and a fellow artist, has witnessed his friend in action when creating his artwork.

“His art is masterful, playful and intelligent,” Merdinger said.

Merdinger also said that when Harner creates his artwork he just gets caffeinated and grooves to some music.

There was a handful of people who attended that reception on Oct. 30 from students to family and friends. As they walked around they enjoyed the free appetizers and viewed the pieces.

Orfa Garcia, a 24-year-old biology major, said she comes to the art gallery from time to time to take a breather from school and likes to admire the obscurity of the art.

When viewing Harner’s work, she said noticed some nudity and some elements disney characters. She also said with some of Tharp’s artwork it had some like shapes of ladders in them.

Most of the pieces were attention-grabbers, causing some people to stop and wonder the meaning behind them.

Harner said he likes to leave it up to the viewers to interpret what the meaning of his artwork could be. He also said the time it takes to create the pieces are about 20 to 100 hours and when he begins he usually knows what to do.

Each of the pieces are for sale ranging from about $200 to $1,000 and the artists can be contacted if someone is interested.

“Logical Deformation” can be viewed on the second floor in the Union and will be available for viewing until Nov. 20.

To find out more information about this gallery and upcoming galleries go to www.universityunion.com/gallery.