Art at Opus
Throughout the restaurant, you'll discover a thoughtfully curated collection of 50+ original works and commissioned pieces from artists nearby and around the world. A selection of these works includes our notes and observations, inviting you to pause, look a little closer, and start a conversation of your own.
Explore a small selection of the art you’ll find at Opus below, along with our notes and conversation-starters about each piece, and visit us to see the full collection!
More than just decor, it’s part of the experience.
Wonderful World
James Chiew | Singapore
Iconic figures of the 20th century fill this room, gathered not for ceremony or conflict, but for celebration. At the center, the Queen presides as both DJ and conductor.
Look closely. How many faces do you recognize? Who stands out to you, and why?
This piece has a way of drawing strangers into conversation. What does it spark for you?
Paintbrushes
Robert C. Jackson | Kennett Square, PA
Each brush carries its own color, and each leaves a different mark. Together, they create something no one could achieve alone.
Look closely. Do you notice harmony, chaos, or a little of both?
Something greater often emerges when distinct voices come together. What do you see taking shape here?
Enough with the Bubbles
Robert C. Jackson | Kennett Square, PA
The table is full, the food is plentiful, everyone is welcome, and there is joy in the sharing.
Look closely. Notice the bubbles rising through the scene. What do they bring to the moment? Energy? Celebration? Perhaps a little mischief?
This painting reminds us that the best gatherings are rarely the quietest. Who would you invite to join this table?
El Frente
Paco Pomet | Spain
These soldiers are armed, but look at what they’re firing. Not destruction, but paint. Instead of wounding the world around them, they leave it transformed.
Look closely. What changes when force is replaced with creativity? What do you think these soldiers are fighting for?
This scene invites us to imagine a different kind of victory, one that paints the world in vibrant color. What do you think they’ll create with their paintbrushes?
Tree Frog (Pura Vida)
Jonty Hurwitz | South Africa
This sculpture uses cylindrical anamorphosis, a technique where an object appears distorted until its reflection is revealed in the polished steel cylinder.
Look closely. What do you notice when you shift your perspective?
This piece gently points out that sometimes reality depends on the lens we look through. What else might look different if you saw it from another angle?
The Cellist
Zeinu Mudeser | Ethiopia
At first glance, this painting feels abstract, full of rich color and layered texture. But linger with it. Let your eyes adjust. Slowly, a scene begins to emerge.
Look closely. Can you find the cellist? What other details reveal themselves as you continue to look?
Some things reveal themselves only to those patient enough to wait. What did you notice the longer you stayed with it?
Amarna
Seaty | France / Dubai
Around 1300 BC, Egyptian artists crafted royal reliefs with extraordinary refinement. Here, that ancient tradition meets the bold energy of graffiti and street art.
Look closely. Where do you see the past, and where do you see the present? How do the two change one another?
This piece reminds us that even as the world around us has changed, great art and beauty is timeless. What new story do you see it telling?
The Flourishing of Kennett Square
Freiman Stoltzfus | Lancaster, PA
This painting captures Kennett Square as it appeared in 1873, rendered as a map but alive with the trees and growth that mark the passage of time.
Look closely. What connects this historic map to the Kennett Square you see today?
Watch how the community takes root and spreads. Decades unfold in a single image. What parts of Kennett's story do you think are still being written?
First Date
Derrick Carter | Indianapolis, IN
Before you look at the scene, look at the surface. Every shade, every texture, and every line was created entirely from glue and colored sand. No paint. No brushstrokes.
Look closely. Can you spot the details that reveal the artist's process?
Sometimes the artist's medium becomes a key part of the story. What details caught your eye first?
Goddess of the Garden
Derrick Carter | Indianapolis, IN
The butterflies don't flee. They gather. Golden light, vivid wings, and a world in motion surround the figure, creating a scene that feels both joyful and at peace.
Look closely. What catches your eye first? How does your attention move through the piece?
Every shade, from the fuchsia of her dress to the delicate wings of each butterfly, was placed grain by grain using only glue and colored sand. Knowing that, what details do you notice differently?
Inspired by “Love is in the Air” by Banksy
This hand-painted replica pays tribute to Banksy's iconic Flower Thrower, one of the most recognizable images in contemporary street art. The figure is poised to throw, but instead of a weapon, he launches a bouquet of flowers.
Look closely. What do you think changes when an act of aggression is replaced with an act of beauty?
Sometimes a simple gesture has the power to change the conversation. Where do you see that possibility in this piece?
Celestial
Jacintha Kruc | Philadelphia, PA
High above, three constellations come together to form the Summer Triangle. This swan, eagle, and lyre have inspired stories of music, transformation, and wonder for centuries.
Look up. Notice how the colors within the mural shift as the light changes. Can you spot the hidden Opus signature woven into the design?
Like the night sky itself, this mural reveals something new each time you look. What other details do you discover?
La Cathédrale
Freiman Stoltzfus | Lancaster, PA
Most rooms keep nature at a distance. This one invites you in.
Look around. The forest path doesn't stop at the door. It continues. What details make the space feel connected to the landscape?
The natural world has a way of becoming more than scenery when we slow down long enough. What do you notice the longer you stay?