An exhibition of works by Bainbridge-based artists Kent and Michele Van Slyke, “You & Me | Me & You,” will be on display in Sammamish City Hall through January, with a special public reception planned for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

The show is one in a series of year-round displays focused on the works of regional artists organized by the Sammamish Arts Commission.

The Van Slykes have kept a studio on Bainbridge for 45 years and helped found the Bainbridge Arts & Humanities Council. Kent also designed and fabricated the prestigious annual Island Treasure Award.

“This gathering of work created by husband and wife Kent and Michele Van Slyke is proof that two artists can be exposed to the same experiences and express themselves in a very different manner,” according to the exhibition description.

“Kent and Michele have lived and created together for 50 years, their work reflecting their life, divided between the Pacific Northwest and France, and also their travels, including several trips to China where Michele taught metal sculpture 12 years ago.”

Kent, with a background as a graphic designer and creative director, favors the camera and the computer, while Michele, who has created many public artworks in the U.S., France and Japan as well as numerous commissions for private clients, welds and grinds steel and aluminum.

Sammamish City Hall is located on the Sammamish Plateau, at the intersection of 228th Ave. SE and SE Eighth Street.

The exhibition is open to view during regular city hall hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.