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Maria Porges & Nancy Selvin, "Contained" + Living Through History + AGP Fractured Fairytales
Contained presents the art of two ceramic artists; working in clay is an ancient craft, hand worked to create vessels or containers for foods and liquids. Maria Porges and Nancy Selvin, friends and colleagues as professors at the California College of Art, (CCA) chose the title “Contained” in recognition of the earliest function of their chosen medium. Their work is inspired by traditional forms from many countries and periods in history, as well as the personal lived experiences of the artists.
Porges and Selvin will be in conversation with exhibition curator Philip E. Linhares on the last day of the exhibition, Sunday, June 29, beginning at 3:30 pm in the Main Gallery.
Living through History, showing in the East Gallery, features the work of three artists Robin L Bernstein, Lidia Hasenauer and James Shefik. Following the tradition of art as a mirror held up to society, raising awareness and confronting power structures, these artists’ works meld the history we are living in today with the past, reflecting on themes of environmental chaos, disinformation, immigration, (in)justice, and the atrocities of war, capped with the hope for peace.
The themes and works exhibited in Living Through History are powerful, commanding attention and thought, and may raise feelings of acute unease. Visitors are invited to find the exquisite beauty in the pieces while being confronted with the challenge of viewing the show with an openness of mind and potentially leaving with a fullness of heart that we don’t need to repeat history, if we can rise above it.
Over 40 members of the Art Guild of Pacifica, in a group show, are sharing works inspired by the theme of Fractured Fairytales. From humorous to a bit of the macabre, mystical to sweet, artists working in acrylic, oil, mixed media, sculpture, gemstones and more, offer their perspective on the theme. The Art Guild will also offer small artworks and art cards for purchase (cash/check).
Sanchez Art Center is located at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd in Pacifica, about a mile east of Highway 1. Following opening night, the galleries are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 pm, and by appointment, through June 29. For more information call 650.355.1894 or visit SanchezArtCenter.org.
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