September 25 – October 30, 2023
Reception: October 19, 2023

The MAIN
24266 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

The City is excited to announce our upcoming art exhibition, “Color Therapy,” featuring the works of Sarah Louise Wilson at The MAIN in downtown Newhall. The exhibition will be on view from September 25 through October 30, with a special reception on October 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sarah Louise Wilson’s display of creativity spans over three decades, showcasing paintings and drawings that delve deep into the human experience. Wilson’s artistic journey began at a young age, driven by an intrinsic need to express overwhelming emotions. From canvas to wood, playwriting to directing, she creates with a fervor that has persisted throughout her career. Painting and drawing, in particular, hold a special place in her heart, offering a solitary space of freedom for unfiltered thoughts to emerge.

For Wilson, art is rooted in self-care, a therapeutic outlet that transcends the act of creating something for public consumption. Her work emanates raw honesty, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of begin human, a safe haven where emotions, from rage to love and feaer, find expression without judgement. The current series Wilson explores delves into mental health, touching upon the experience of isolation and the challenges she faces daily. With a focus on texture, color, nature, and the human form, her siloed figures portray the journey of healing and understanding, making space for vivid colors that uplift the soul. She utilizes a wide array of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored-pencil, pyrography, and resin, to create visually stunning pieces that reflect her unique definition of beauty – one that evokes feelings of joy and contentment.

The exhibition’s reception on October 19 coincides with Downtown Newhall’s SENSES Block Party, promising an evening filled with art, entertainment, and community engagement. The exhibition is on view during The Main’s operating hours.

To schedule a private viewing of the artwork, please contact Jeff Barber JBARBER@santa-clarita.com. 

How to Purchase Artwork:
For inquiries and to purchase artwork, please contact the artist directly.
Delivery will be arranged by the artist after the show ends on October 30, 2023.
Sarah Louise Wilson | 818-450-4654 | SarahLouiseWilson123@gmail.com

To learn more about “Color Therapy” and upcoming art opportunities with the City of Santa Clarita, please contact Stephanie Jacinto at sjacinto@santa-clarita.com.

June 27 – July 30, 2023

The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321

“Water Shaped Dreams” is an acrylic collection created by Sarah Lynn. After moving to the West Coast in 2019 the ocean became an unexpected inspiration. The direction was primarily discovered during the pandemic and became more of a passion. The pieces on display represent the fluidity, highs and lows, and the contrast of individual goals. Ultimately translating into Water Shaped Dreams.

On exhibit from June 27 to July 30.

Reception: Thursday, July 20 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

To learn more about “Water Shaped Dreams” and upcoming art opportunities with the City of Santa Clarita, please contact Stephanie Jacinto at sjacinto@santa-clarita.com.

Q&A with Sarah Lynn

What is your background? How did you get into art?
My background is actually in business management and marketing. That’s what I received my degree in. I have never taken any art classes, but I’ve just always really enjoyed painting. So, during the pandemic I just started practicing more and more and received my first commission in that time.

Do you plan each piece out before you start, or do you let the piece “take shape” as you go?
When I begin, I will normally prime the canvas and let it dry. After that, I sketch out a horizon and a very sloppy subject, then I begin. I’ll generally just start painting and let it create itself. Each piece really has a mind of its own.

Do you have any tips for other artists who are just starting out?
My tips for new artists are to trust the process. I know it’s cliche but sometimes while painting you get to a point where you won’t think it looks good and have no idea what to do next. Starting with a solid base to work off and to build from is crucial. Building those details will open the door for motivation. My last tip would be to step away. Working on a small area for prolonged periods of time can be discouraging. Step away and view your work from a distance, you’d be surprised.

How do you know when an artwork is finished?
There are times when I’m convinced that I have hours left to work on a piece. So, what I do is, as I’m nearing the end, I’ll take more progress photos and walk away to clear my head. I’ll circle small things on the picture that I want to fix or add to so when I sit back down to work, I know exactly what to change. I’ll do that same thing until it looks like the image in my head. Then I know it’s done.

A universal part of being human is awe and wonder at the miracle of birth, and delight in babies and small children at the beginning of their journeys. Pure, uncorrupted, and full of hope and potential, the value placed on them is one of the highest in our culture.

What if that value was replaced by avarice and self-absorption? This series of paintings imagines a world in which the Precious are seen alone in circumstances that may have elements of danger, neglect, or disconnection. It explores ideas around value – what was once Precious can easily lose that status as we become more and more disconnected and self-serving.

On exhibit from September 1 to September 26, 2021.

Artist: Suzi Kades

Visions of Steampunk

“At one with the Source. I commune with the creative spirit of the universe. Much of my artwork, music and books go beyond what you normally see; they are what I call runcibles, taken from a nonsense word and sometimes used in Science Fiction novels referring to something that is a connection between two realities that are far apart. It is used here to mean any object or device that can connect the material and the spiritual, such as in many works of art, music and literature.”

Artist – Richard Omura
On exhibit from September 29 to October 31, 2021.

“Through Our Eyes: The Art of Contemporary Native America” is being presented in conjunction with Native American History Month in November. The six Native artists featured in the exhibition, work in a variety of mediums including photography, sculpture, painting and more. Through the use of diverse materials and techniques, these artists create works of art that are fun, thought provoking, interesting, and beautiful.

Enjoy the work by artists Peggy Fontenot, Nadia Reed, Nadiya Little Warrior, Corina Roberts, Matthew White Bear McMasters and Corey Stein.

Art Reception: Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7pm to 10pm.