I have a deep, deep love and reverence for birds so I am delighted to be included in this group show at Arts Benicia, juried by Sarah Barsness

Enchanted Realm: Metaphors of Natural Design

June 1 to July 7, 2019

Member Preview: Thursday, May 30, 6:00-7:00 pm (for members and exhibiting artists)
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
Family Art Day: Sunday, June 2, 1:00-3:00 pm

Arts Benicia, 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, Benicia, California  94510

This exhibition and associated public events seek to capture and explore the ways that birds influence our understanding of our place in the world. To understand ourselves and our surroundings, humans think in metaphor and view the world through an imagined lens. As the enchanted realm of birds provides a natural metaphor for the innate desires and aspirations of human existence, so too does it inspire the creation of art. The sheer scale of birds in nature, found in every earthly domain no matter how inhospitable, and their remarkable mechanisms of adaptation to land, air, and sea, contribute to our fascination.

Black Phoebe, watercolor on yupo paper ©2007

Nashville Warbler, watercolor on yupo paper, ©2007

I’ll be presenting recent meditative paintings at The Fourth Wall in Oakland, California in the downtown Oakland arts district just off of Telegraph Avenue. Simultaneously, artist Marlene Angeja will be showing her abstract works in an exhibition entitled “This Storm is Called Progress.”

You Are My Heaven
May 11th – July 6th, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 22    2:00 – 4:00 pm.
I will be there and hope to see you!
First Friday receptions: Friday, June 7 & Friday July 5   6:00 – 9:00 pm.

The Fourth Wall, 473 25th St. Oakland, CA 94612
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1- 5 pm and 1st Fridays, 6 – 9 pm, or by appointment by contacting 4thwallart@gmail.com

Because this work will be in the hallway at 473 25th Street, it will be also be viewable during non-gallery hours. You can check the hours for Slate Contemporary also in the same building for an idea of when the building might be open. All works will be for sale. Price list available here. Contact 4thwallart@gmail.com to inquire about purchasing.