The Vast Heart
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Beginning in April, Northcoast Artists Gallery will now be open, 11 am to 4 pm, everyday except on Tuesdays. Due to Covid-19 restriction there will be no First Friday reception and social distancing guidelines will be required, however we do look forward to once again having First Friday events in the near future. |
Patti Harney Finds Everything Where No-thing Exists
Patti Harney Inspired by a five-day retreat which focused on one’s heart center to access unlimited love, compassion, kindness and joy, Harney’s The Vast Heart initially took shape as a traditional heart, eventually morphing into four separate quadrants, each with a specific focus on the direction of its energy and movement, each quadrant standing on its own as a finished painting.
Bringing the four corners together into the center of the painting was perhaps the most challenging for Harney. What is in the center of the Vast Heart? Her answer was Nothing--NO THING. How does one paint that? Her solution was to sand this central area to the surface of the wood leaving it bare, then further defining it by burning in some fine lines, and finally finishing the small quadrant with touches of 23 karat gold leaf. The overall look is very different from anything she has painted to date. The colors are bright and saturated, playful and perhaps “primitive,” urging us to to expand beyond our intellect and skillset. |
The Vast Heart Patti Harney applies gold leaf to the
center of The Vast Heart, putting the final touches on her painting. |
Northcoast Artists Welcomes Two New Guest Members:
Kristin Coddington-Gordon 
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Kristin Coddington-Gordon of What Now Ceramics is a ceramic artist living on the Mendocino Coast. She is a fierce fighter for the environment, a mother of three creative half wild daughters and married to a guy who knows not to get in the way of what she is doing.
Each sculpture is made by hand without the use of a mold, making each piece unique and individual. The sculptures are raku fired and waxed with beeswax. The wood used in Kristin’s sculptures is in collaboration with her husband Bob Gordon. Bob mills local, reclaimed and salvaged woods and finishes these pieces with beeswax. By creating sculptures of struggling species, Kristin gives animals a voice. The message is left undefined but is clearly in reference to environmental collapse. She hopes her art stirs up an emotion prompting others to do what they can. The question is asked. What now? |
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Gail Jackson |
"I am always aiming for cheerful and bright images! I enjoy sharing and showing local wildlife, nature photography that’s captured on the Mendonoma Coast. I have the best time being out in nature following feathers, rainbows, a feeling or a breeze. I have met many talented local photographers and I feel fortunate to learn from them. Staying creative is important for all of us. Natural treasures surround us on the coast, and there is always a chance you’ll find something golden or special. I share my pictures to cheer people up, to cheer them on, to remind them of what they can find on an adventure, and to hearten people to keep going. Everyday brings changes; even beaten paths can lead to new experiences." - Gail Jackson
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Visit our members' online stores:
Alex Anderson 
Sue Ellen Parkinson |
Satoko Barash 
Virginia Ray |
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Patti Harney |
Leila Kazimi |
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Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support throughout these challenging times. Now that we've reopened, we hope you'll soon stop by and see the wonderful art and fine craft our artists have made over these past few months.
At present, our gallery is only open Fridays through Monday, 11am to 4pm, but we're cautiously optimistic about the future. We're doing our part to follow the county's health guidelines, hoping that the measures will keep everyone safe while they enjoy their visit to the beautiful Mendocino Coast. Hopefully, by the Summer of 2021 we can offer more visiting hours and more business days.
For those who can't visit, be sure to check out the below links our members' online stores. Many of the same items that we normally sell at our physical location in Fort Bragg, California are also offered there.
Sincerely, everyone at Northcoast Artists
At present, our gallery is only open Fridays through Monday, 11am to 4pm, but we're cautiously optimistic about the future. We're doing our part to follow the county's health guidelines, hoping that the measures will keep everyone safe while they enjoy their visit to the beautiful Mendocino Coast. Hopefully, by the Summer of 2021 we can offer more visiting hours and more business days.
For those who can't visit, be sure to check out the below links our members' online stores. Many of the same items that we normally sell at our physical location in Fort Bragg, California are also offered there.
Sincerely, everyone at Northcoast Artists
Guest Membership Opportunity
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Northcoast Artists is currently looking for qualified artists to apply for guest memberships. Jewelers, especially, are urged to apply, although artists from all mediums will be considered.
Becoming a guest member is required before applying for a full membership.This allows the prospective artist to see what it's like to work in a cooperative gallery before making a decision on whether or not to apply for full membership. Download an application here. |
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