Virginia Ray
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"Treasure Hunt"
Inspiring Assemblages
August 30 - October 2, 2023
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First Friday Reception:
September 1st, 5 - 8 pm Artist talk & catalog signing at 6 Please join us! |
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Curious and imaginative, Virginia Ray’s assemblages give new meaning to ‘Found Object Art’. Her work is like walking through a curiosity shop and natural history museum. Her studies of ordinary and mysterious objects found in everyday life, often using vintage cooking vessels, graters, and spoons exude charm and whimsy.
“Approaching our day as a treasure hunt can be a philosophy for living life. Being on the lookout for simple and amazing gifts, be it objects, interactions or synchronistic moments keeps our curiosity alive. " Virginia will also be personally available to meet and talk about her work on Sept 3, Sept 9, and Sept 30th during regular gallery hours. Ray's Website: www.virginiaray.net |
Limited Edition Artist's Catalog, just reprinted!
"When in doubt, look for beauty and light.” - Virginia Ray |
Welcome to our Newest Guest Member, Ceramist, Heather Law
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Inspired by single-use trash!
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"My artwork is a dramatic depiction of American material consumerism and the resulting waste it creates. I use clay as a tool to educate the viewer on environmental concerns mainly focused on single-use plastic packaging." While attending graduate school, Law enrolled in a Garbage Archeology class and discovered her passion for trash, mainly single-use plastic packaging for food. Heather Law has been working with clay for over 20 years. She is currently a professor at Mendocino College and runs a small production business in Ukiah, California. More Info: www.lawartistry.com Instagram: @lawartistry |
Heather Law
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And continuing Guest Members, Caroline Hambright and Natalie Knott
The Wave - 9" x 12"
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Caroline focuses on finding compositions and colors that capture the beauty of nature and inspire internal peace. In a world of chaos, she finds this to be one of the only ways she can feel calm and wants to share it with the world. Plein Air oil painting is her favorite style of capturing our beautiful area. |
 Guest Member, Caroline Hambright
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Roots' Old Truck - 9" x 12"
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Around the Mill - 9" x 12"
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She earned her Bachelor of Fine Art from San Francisco State and is a credentialed art teacher. She has worked in many media over the years including mural painting and parade float building. Over the quarantine, she turned her attention to oils.
A native of Santa Barbara, Caroline moved to Willits last year where she teaches advanced art at Willits Charter School. More info: www.carolinehambright.com |
Climate Change
(Best in Show Berkeley Camera Club)
Asian Pears
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Guest Member, Natalie Knott
American Canyon Wetlands
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Come enjoy our new flooring and fresh walls!
Our members would like to thank everyone for their continued support. We hope you'll stop by and see our wonderful art and fine craft. 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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