May exhibit explores themes of healing, energy, and spiritual connection
Atmospheric Vision
Art League Gallery presents Whispers from the Soul, a deeply personal exhibition by self-taught artist Theresa King. Through a collection of expressive paintings, King explores themes of healing, spirituality, and the natural world, inviting viewers into a sense of calm and reflection.
Inspired by a lifelong connection to nature, King’s work reflects a sense of joy, spirituality, and connection to healing energy. “I grew up in a chaotic atmosphere, and the only time I felt peace was [lying] on the ground looking up at the clouds in the sky,” she says. That early sense of quiet continues to influence her work, where clouds and movement appear as recurring elements. “Nature has always been my inspiration. I could sit and watch clouds for hours.”
King began exploring art in the 1980s, developing her practice through experimentation. “I painted a lot of terrible paintings, and figured out what is right and wrong,” she says. Over time, she worked across multiple mediums before finding her preferred approach. “I tried watercolor and struggled. I tried acrylic—it dried too fast. Tried oils and fell in love with it.” Her creative process remains intuitive and guided by spirituality. “I dream my concepts and let God guide my hand in my paintings,” King says.
King’s work is also shaped by significant life experiences, including her journey through cancer and years spent
Lazy Lagoon
caring for multiple family members—part of a long road toward recognizing her own innate healing energy. During this period, she developed a personal approach to maintaining balance, acknowledging difficult emotions while intentionally focusing on what brought her happiness. Over time, she came to recognize this practice as a way of channeling that energy, which she now infuses into her work to share with others.
Theresa King
That perspective informs the intention behind Whispers from the Soul. “What I want people to get as the message from this show: That there is energy, and images and color, and that energy can be healing. Quantum energy,” she says. “I want visitors to feel calm and peaceful, and the work to resonate with them.”
As a result of her artistic journey, King has cultivated a distinctive style that reflects her interest in healing energy, spirituality, and the natural world—an approach that has earned her recognition among collectors and art enthusiasts around the world.
The exhibit runs May 19–June 19, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5–7 p.m.; there are two Artist Demos scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. and Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m.; and there is an Artist Talk (How Color Affects People Emotionally) on Thursday, June 4, at 11 a.m. The exhibit, reception, demo, and artist talks are free and open to the public.
WHAT:
Whispers from the Soul | Artwork by Theresa King
WHEN:
Exhibit: Tuesday, May 19-Friday, June 19 at Art League Gallery
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 20, 5-7 p.m.
Artist Demos: Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. and Monday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Artist Talk (How Color Affects People Emotionally): Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.
WHERE:
Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843.681.5060.
For more information, call 843.681.5060 or visit www.ArtLeagueHHI.org, follow Art League of Hilton Head on Facebook, Instagram, or connect on LinkedIn.
