The Unspoken Rules, which showcases the work of abstract painters Joel Ember and Pete Hansinger, will open at Mulberry Art Studios in June, with a First Friday reception set for June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Hansinger is a self-taught artist, who grew up in New Jersey. He first discovered his love for painting in university, where he studied graphic design. He started painting at 20 years old, using his learned design skills to paint on the side. Hansinger has participated in group shows in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philadelphia. He is a multidiscipline artist who also writes and produces music.

Ember is also a self-taught artist, who grew up in Pennsylvania. Painting for 44 years, Ember has completed more than 550 paintings. He creates in many mediums, including acrylics, oils, photography and mixed media. Ember has had both solo and group shows in Lancaster, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Soho, Brooklyn and Colorado Springs. While living in Tampa, he worked as a muralist in Ybor City, the city's Cuban quarter.

He previously had one collaborative show with Jeremy Colon of Lancaster in October 2005.  After a long break from this type of art, he met Hansinger and began to collaborate with him in October 2024. Their first collaborative project was a 17-foot commissioned installation, eight paintings wide, completed in January. Their art opening on June 6 at Mulberry Art Studios will be their first show together, and it will feature more than 20 new paintings completed during 2025.

Mulberry Art Studios is located in historic downtown Lancaster at 21 N. Mulberry St. Guests who are unable to come for First Friday can contact Stephanie.MulberryArt@gmail.com to arrange a time to view the artwork.