Mar 31

Mar 31 Arts Spring 2024

Greenbelt: Interplay and Imagination on the Edge of Wildness

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM | CHRISTOPHER NOXON
***117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula*** | May 11 - September 8

From SPAM:

In this first one-person show of paintings by Ojai author-turned-artist Christopher Noxon, “Greenbelt” showcases the vibrant visions of an artist processing the interplay of wildness, development, and agriculture. Inspired by Fauvist landscapes, Huichol yarn paintings, and activists working to protect open space, Noxon creates semi-abstract pictures of familiar scenes filtered through a phantasmagorical lens, focusing on the places where mountains and orchards share space with housing and highways. The exhibit includes more than 40 works created over the last three years using oil, acrylic, collage, and ink, ranging in size and scope from sketchbook doodles to large canvases described by the LA Weekly as “riotously chromatic and time-and-space bending."

Join us for the premiere party on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Admission to the premiere is $5 for SPAM members and $10 for non-members. Beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

We Speak

CAROLYN GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION | P.LYN MIDDLETON, WILL THOMAS
***248 South Montgomery Street*** | May 10 - June 28 | Reception: May 10, 5 - 7 PM

An installation of handmade rocks by P. Lyn Middleton with sound by Will Thomas.

Artist Registry Exhibit

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM | SYLVIA RAZ
***130 West Ojai Avenue*** | Through June 23

Sylvia Raz is one of the local artists on our Artist Registry. The Ojai Valley Museum is highlighting her interesting work for the next seven weeks. (If you're a local artist, you are encouraged to join the Registry.)

Sylvia Raz is an artist known for her bold and lively works that mix abstract forms with figurative elements. Her pieces are all about color, texture, and shape, creating dynamic compositions that grab attention and ignite the imagination. Raz's work often explores themes like identity, movement, and the fluid nature of human experiences. Each artwork tells a story in its own right, inviting viewers to delve into its layers and make their own interpretations. Raz's art has a way of drawing people in with its emotional depth and captivating visual storytelling.

From Ojai Valley Museum: 3rd Friday is May 17. Join OVM for free admission, with snacks and sips. This month, we'll be crafting with Sylvia Raz.

Walking in Water

SPORE SPACE | HANIEH KHATIBI
***221 East Matilija Street*** | April 14 - May 19

From Spore Space:

Spore Space is excited to present Walking In Water by Los Angeles based artist, Hanieh Khatibi. Khatibi presents a body of work that explores the ephemeral nature of movement and time both in the natural world and within ourselves.

In this body of work, Khatibi finds duality within voids, forces, movements, and shapes. The doubling of process and forms occurred in and through a variety of conditions; the way a body presses and leaves repeated marks on paper, the accumulation of stones that are close to identical, and a hole through a rock that becomes a space holder.

Spirit of Place

FOX FINE JEWELRY | MARY NEVILLE AND EMILY THOMAS
560 East Main Street, Ventura | April 11 - July 6

Fox Fine Jewelry is set to enchant Ventura with "Spirit of Place," a captivating exhibition showcasing the remarkable works of Mary Neville and Emily Thomas. Art enthusiasts and newcomers alike are invited to delve into the rich tapestries of emotion and landscape brought to life by two of Ojai's distinguished contemporary artists.

The Works of Christine Brennan

OJAI ART CENTER | CHRISTINE BRENNAN
***113 South Montgomery Street*** | March 30 - May 1

From Ojai Art Center:

Brennan, who works in a rich color palette, often features shimmering gold leaf in her fanciful work. Classically trained, she uses time-honored techniques to render her images, each a unique story that is populated by her delightful creatures. More of her images can be viewed at www.christinebrennan.net.

Crystal Davis’ functional pottery will also be exhibited in the cases.

Recent Works

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER | JOHN KEENAN
***8585 Ojai Road*** | March 16 - May 4

From John Keenan: I met Beatrice Wood at home in Ojai in 1995 around the time of her 102nd birthday. I had long been an admirer of Beatrice’s life and work and the opportunity to meet her was unforgettable. I am most thankful for the opportunity to be back in Ojai to exhibit my work for the second time at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts and to be part of Beato’s enduring legacy.