WAYNE PATE has built a visual language that elevates both objects of antiquity and of the everyday, creating quietly graphic still life works that are rich with art historical refences and playfully reconceive classical motifs. Pate's inspiration, from ancient Rome to the Japanese Edo period, to the Fauves and Cubists through pop art and beyond, stems from his longtime fascination with museums and his many travels. Throughout his careful weaving of styles and symbols, Pate's work maintains a distinctly modern mood.