Nature’s Palette
September 19, 2024 – January 8, 2025
Reception: Friday, September 20, 6-8pm
First Floor Gallery located at Santa Clarita City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
The City of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, “Nature’s Palette,” at the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall. This showcase will run from September 19, 2024 through January 8, 2025, with a special reception event planned for Friday, September 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
“Nature’s Palette” features a rich array of artworks that delve into the beauty, intricacy, and profound impact of nature on human perception and creativity. Among the notable works on display is Carlo Marcucci’s Golden State XVI, a mixed media piece that reflects the changing landscapes of the San Joaquin Valley. Utilizing gold leaf, acrylic paint, and digitally manipulated photography on a wood panel, Marcucci’s work comments on the region’s transformation due to agricultural practices, urbanization, and the broader effects of climate change.
Catherine Wang’s Untitled piece, created with marker, colored pencil, and gouache on paper, offers a vibrant interpretation of the Southern California landscape. Wang, deeply influenced by her cultural heritage as a child of Chinese immigrants, draws inspiration from her surroundings, capturing the shifting beauty of familiar scenes as they evolve through time and season. Her work resonates with a sense of belonging and connection to the natural environment.
Elena Mukhina’s Nasturtium adds a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the exhibition with her acrylic on paper painting. This piece highlights the beauty found in the everyday, inviting viewers to reconnect with nature and appreciate the simple yet profound elements of the world around us.
These artworks, along with others in the exhibition, reflect a deep engagement with nature, exploring themes of transformation, identity, and the environment. Each piece offers a unique lens through which to view and interpret the natural world, making “Nature’s Palette” a compelling and thought-provoking exhibition.
The opening reception on September 20th is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, engage in meaningful discussions, and experience the power of art to evoke a deeper understanding of nature.
Exhibiting Artists: Anna Wingfield, Ashley Shellhause, Brian Nieman, Carlo Marcucci, Catherine Wang, Debra Edelman-Avila, Elena Mukhina, Elizabeth Woiwode, Ellie Song, Joaquin Palting, Kenny DeMartines, Lynn Fulton, Marita Braun, Miki Yokoyama, Morgan Grimes, Nishita Baderia, Rachel Berkowitz, Rachelle Haddoak, Richard Vivenzio, Sahba Shere, Simon Bowler Khan, Vanessa Morrow, Vasty Ramirez
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 January 8, 2025.
Image Credit: Elena Mukhina, Nasturium, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 inches
