Elise Gagliardi is based out of Kansas City, Missouri, pursuing her MFA through the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has been nationally exhibited, featured in various publications, and is a part of several private collections. “Opulent Decay” aims to remind us of the fragility of life and to move forward with caution, care and intention and will be on display from Feb. 6 through May 11. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m., in the Greenlease Gallery.