There Is Always Something Happening At The Mendocino Art Center

There Is Always Something Happening At
The Mendocino Art Center
June Gallery Exhibits
Main Gallery
MENDOCINO ART
CENTER’S
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
EXHIBIT
Mixed Media Artwork
Nichols Gallery
THREE RIVERS STUDIOS
Three Rivers in Spring: Work from the
Studios; Mixed Media Gourds, Paintings,
Color Photography, Ceramics, Stained
Glass, Etched Blown Glass
Wataru Yamagami
Nichols Gallery
MENDOCINO
COAST ARTISTS
Miasa, Japan
Artwork
Nichols Gallery
THE WINE COUNTRY
SADDLE TREES OF
MIDDLETOWN, CA
Reinterpretation of
the Saddle Form
Upcoming
Events
“A Masterpiece”
Cabaret Show at the Hill House
Friday, April 23, 8 pm
May Gallery Exhibits
Main Gallery
MIASA, JAPAN
- Sister City
Artwork
Main Gallery
FLORAL AND GARDEN-THEMED
MEMBERS’ JURIED EXHIBIT
Larry Williams
Nicole Beauchemin
April Gallery Exhibits
18th Annual Mendocino Coast Home
and Garden Tour
Saturday, June 19, 10 am - 5 pm
51st Annual
Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18,
10 am – 5 pm
Visit www.MendocinoArtCenter.org for updates
2nd Saturday Artists Receptions each month at 5 pm
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino
707 937-5818 • 800 653-3328 • www.MendocinoArtCenter.org
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The Mendocino Art Center
Retreat Style Workshops
51st Annual
Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
Ceramics • Fiber Arts
Fine Arts • Jewelry • Sculpture
Saturday & Sunday
July 17 & 18 • 10 am – 5 pm
High Quality Arts &
Crafts Booths
Jewelry • Fine Art
Ceramics • Sculpture
Wearable Art
Food • Drinks
And Much More!
Free Admission
Mendocino Art Center’s
Artists Open Studio Tour
Monthly Gallery Exhibits
September 18 & 19, 2010
Artists Westport to Caspar
Paintings • Ceramics • Photography
Sculpture • Jewelry • Wearable Art
September 25 & 26, 2010
Mendocino to Elk
Mariko Irie
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the
studios of a selection of the north coast’s
finest artists on this free, self-guided driving
tour on the beautiful Mendocino Coast
Open 7 Days • 10 am - 5 pm
Artists: Applications available at
MendocinoArtCenter.org/studio_tour.pdf
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino
707 937-5818 • 800 653-3328 • www.MendocinoArtCenter.org
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The Passion of Fine Enamel
by Marge Stewart
The use of enamels in art is one of the most enduring and diverse techniques found throughout the world
and throughout history. For thousands of years, artists
and artisans have been captivated by the rich, sensuous
properties and striking colors of enamel. The earliest
known enameled objects are six enameled gold rings,
found in a Mycenaean tomb in Cyprus, dating back to
the thirteenth century B.C. The Greeks enameled gold
jewelry as early as the 5th century B.C., and during the
Byzantine era, numerous enameled religious works were
made during the 4th through 12th centuries.
Fifteenth century artisans in Limoges, France, perfected the use of enamels in a painting technique. During
Harlan W. Butt. Earth Beneath Our Feet: Texas Horizon #4 – silver,
enamel, 14K gold 2007 – private collection
20 the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and the early decades
of the 20th century a great volume of luxury and decorative enamels were created, including the world renowned
Faberge eggs. Since the last third of the 19th century,
both Japan and China have used enamel extensively for
many decorative objects. The end of the 20th century has
seen a rebirth of fine enameling as many contemporary
metalsmith artists have re-awakened the passion of
enameling in fine jewelry and vessels.
Enameling is the colorful result of fusing powdered
glass to metal with high heat. The glass melts, flows, and
fuses to the metal to form a durable vitreous enamel coating. There are many enameling techniques used by fine
artists today, including cloisonné (French for “cloison”
or “cell”), champlevé (French for “raised field” or “raised
plain”), plique a jour (French for “membrane through
which passes the light of day”) and grisaille (French for
“greyness”).
Cloisonné is one of the most popular techniques.
It is created using specially formulated glass crushed to
a powder somewhat finer than granulated sugar. Fine
silver or 24K gold flat wires are placed onto an enameled
surface and fired in a kiln to hold their position. After
the wires are fired in place thin layers of colored enamel
are packed into each cell and then fired in a kiln at 1475
degrees Fahrenheit for three minutes. This process is
repeated until the enamels reach the top of the wires. The
beautiful depth in the resulting enamel piece is created by
the blending and shading of the finely ground enamels
and from the repeated firings. An individual piece may
be fired as many as 15 to 20 times. Once the enameling
process is complete, the enameled piece is ground and
polished.
For more than fifteen years, the Jewelry Department
Irene McGuckin and Susan Elizabeth Wood, Terra Incognita:
Hic Dracones, Brooch/Pendant, 1994 – Cloisonné, set with
sterling silver, 14K & 22K gold, diamond, moonstone
and tourmaline.
Patsy Croft, “Athena” Earrings
Fine Cloisonné Enamels on Pure Silver with 24k Gold.
Set in 18k Gold Accented with Iolites and Carnelian
D. X. Ross, Broach with Grisaille and Cloisonné
with precious stones
at the Mendocino Art Center has offered workshops in
a wide range of enameling techniques, taught by some
of the most renowned enamel artists in the country.
Two people instrumental in developing MAC’s Jewelry
program, Irene McGuckin and the late Susan Elizabeth
Wood, were both involved with enameling. Irene began
teaching cloisonné in 1995 and often collaborated with
Susan, a goldsmith. Susan’s perfection of gold settings
combined with Irene’s provocative enamels produced
award-winning work that was exhibited nationally and
internationally. Irene’s detailed and meticulously created
images set her work apart from most other enamellists by
combining the perfection of line with depth and richness
of mysterious color. Symbolism figures predominately in
her pieces, each telling an intriguing story
Other enamellists who have taught at MAC include:
Colette, one of the country’s best known enamellists, has
had an unyielding aspiration – to use enamel to convey
essential emotional truths. Layers of fused glass on miniature metal canvases depict recurring symbols of jeopardy,
loss, and love in her work.
Jamie Bennet’s use of floral and abstract designs,
undulating curves, three-dimensional illusions and contemporary images evokes the Middle Ages, Istanbul, and
the Orient. He is one of today’s most important enamel
artists.
The late D. X. Ross started working in pen and ink
and printmaking. During her studies she was influenced
by Bill Helwig, one of the country’s foremost enamellists.
D. X. was especially known for grisaille, a technique that
dates back to the 13th century, a style of finely detailed
monochromatic painting in which shades of gray are
achieved when successive layers of white are applied over
a black background.
Harlan Butt’s influences often come from the flora
and fauna of the places he has lived, their colors, textures
and shapes. On many of his pieces, cloisonné has been
used to create repeated patterns on the surfaces of threedimensional vessels. From the cell structure of plants and
animals to the multiplicity of stars in the sky to the days in
our lives, repetition supplies structure to chaos, and this is
reflected in Harlan’s work.
Enamellist James Carter believes windows themselves, rather than what is seen from them are the source
of inspiration. “What goes on behind the blinds and shutters?” he asks. In his work, he creates windows for the
viewer. Jimmy gets much of his inspiration from his past
when he worked at sea, as a pipe fitter in the engine room.
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Sarah Perkins, Vessel with Enamel
Linda Crawford, Cloisonné Bead on Fine Silver
He has taken industrial tools, rivets, and tried to compress
them into a small scale.
Diane Almeyda specializes in plique-a-jour, one of
the most difficult techniques in enameling. This beautiful enameling technique is also called “backless cloisonné”
because of the appearance of the fine silver or gold filigree
wire “veins” running through areas of transparent and
translucent glass (vitreous) enamel.
Barbara Minor uses the influences of form, color, pattern and texture from a variety of sources and translates
them into jewelry utilizing metal techniques and vitreous
enamel color. Her metalsmithing processes allow forms to
be created to which enamel can be applied in an almost
endless variety. Her enamel work conveys a sense of precious endurance.
The vessels of Sarah Perkins have generated a new
depth and content to contemporary enamelware. She gives
metal an equal standing with enamel. Disrupting the absolute calm of the enamel surface, in other words, is a means
of invigorating the conceptual serenity of enamelware.
Linda Crawford’s cloisonné enameled jewelry uses a
variety of precious gems, fossils, stones, found objects, fine
silver, sterling silver and gold, all with a special message. In
many of her pieces you may find a silhouette of an angel
floating within the cloisons of the enamel or special symbols.
Patsy Croft has a passion for life and beauty that
shines through in her meticulous craftsmanship of cloisonné and fine jewelry. She has traveled the world gathering inspiration from all of her adventures, and now works
to create her own wearable interpretations of the natural
beauty she has encountered. Patsy creates from the finest quality silver, gold, enamels and gemstones and will
be teaching a workshop, Cloisonné and Beyond, at the
Mendocino Art Center, July 26-30. For more details on
this workshop, please visit www.MendocinoArtCenter.org.
There are numerous books devoted to the many different forms of fine enameling. Some of the most inspiring are The Art of Fine Enameling by Karen L. Cohen,
Enameling with Professionals by Lilyan Bachrach and The
Art of Enameling by Linda Darty. Many resources are available on the Internet as well. Glass on Metal is a national
magazine produced by Thompson Enamels.
Marge Stewart is the coordinator of MAC’s Fine Art
Department, the Art Director and Associate Publisher of
Mendocino Arts magazine and an enamellist. She is teaching Cloisonné Basics at MAC, May 29 – 31. Patsy Croft will
be teaching an intermediate cloisonné workshop, Cloisonné
and Beyond, July 26 – 30.
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Cloisonné and precious stones
Book Review
Mendocino Art Center:
A 50-Year Retrospective
by Bruce Levene
Reviewed by Peggy Templer
Mendocino Art Center: A 50-Year Retrospective, a
two-year project by local historian Bruce Levene, is now
available and makes for fascinating reading, whether you
have a connection to the Art Center or not. The book is
a treasure trove of information, images, and photos that
celebrate the evolution not only of the organization, but
of the community in which it has flourished.
The initial part of the book is devoted to a retelling
of Bill and Jennie Zacha’s story, of how they came to start
an art center in such a remote location in what was then
a boarded up town fallen on hard times. There are many
first hand recollections by people who knew Bill Zacha,
in particular, and the passage
of years does not diminish the
overpowering charisma of this
man, who could summon up
money, building materials, artists and volunteers by the sheer
force of his will and his compelling vision. Included among
the many people contributing
memories of the Art Center
and the Zachas to the book are
Beverly Kjeldsen, Sue Siskin,
Hilda Pertha, Carol Goodwin
Blick, Fionna Perkins, Dee
Lemos, and Lucia Zacha.
Following the Zacha story
there is a brief text entry and
many photos, reproduced articles, playbills, class schedules
and more for each year, 1959 to
2009. Through the photos the
reader can follow along as the
Art Center’s physical plant changed and grew through
the years (and can also note the changing fashions and
hairstyles of the Art Center’s students, visitors, and artists through the decades.)
The book is a time capsule, and a wonderful history of the Mendocino Art Center, and of the town of
Mendocino as it developed as a result of the Art Center.
It is also a fitting tribute to the many, many people who
have labored over the years to establish and support this
unique center for the arts.
One thing that is striking and, truly, almost overwhelming to consider is the tremendous range and
diversity of activities that have
characterized the Mendocino
Art Center from day one. There
was from the onset an exuberant willingness to embrace
“the arts” in all their many
manifestations, from totem
pole carving to science fiction
writing to guitar playing and,
oh yes, painting, ceramics and
weaving. And, normally, these
activities were all going on
simultaneously, and still do to
this day.
Mendocino Art Center
– A 50 Year Retrospective is
available at local bookstores,
at the Kelley House Museum,
and by contacting the author
at [email protected].
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707-964-5448
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24 The Emerging Talent of
Gwyneth Moreland
Gwyneth Moreland was born and raised on the
Mendocino Coast, but she is not your usual Northern
California folkie. Accompanying her multifaceted voice
with accordion, piano, guitar and ukulele (plus sometimes
Hammond organ, sandpaper, stones, spray can, beads,
analog synthesizer, whistling, bells, Farfisa, Wurlitzer tube
organ, penny whistle, cow bells and Glockenspiel), Gwyneth
has created a diverse sound with deep roots in the American
tradition. Her musical style is derived from old-time blues,
pop, and true American country, creating a “tangible
gentleness” that foretells future stardom in the indie folk
scene. Since graduating from Mendocino High School,
Gwyneth has belonged to a tight-knit community of
musicians who live near Mendocino. She was a lead vocalist
in her brother Morgan Daniel’s acoustically charged band,
Foxglove, and is a founding member of the sweet Americana
band, The Blushin’ Roulettes.
“What strikes me about Gwyneth’s music is the breadth
of styles, and the refreshing straightforwardness of her
writing. She speaks her mind in her poetry, and is not
afraid to set up a musical expectation that shifts gears
in unexpected ways. She evokes the lurch of the tavern
and the comfort of home with a playful and poignant
lyricism wrapped in clear musical arrangements.” — David
Remedios, Sound Designer and Composer, Boston MA
“Gwyn’s smooth, angelic voice is mesmerizing.” —
Stringband.com
“Her passionate uplifting lyrics and melodies are
soulful and steadfast and shed light on the beauty of the
dark secrets within us all.”
“Gwyneth Moreland has been a standout member of
our musical communities for years but, with the release of
Gwyn’s first solo album Wishbone, we get to share nuances,
emotions and music only hinted at in the past. This one is
deep and rich. Nice work!” – Tom Yates, KOZT
Wishbone was recorded at Old School Studio in
Caspar and produced by Calvin Turnbull, whose experience
Photograph by Sienna M. Potts
A Review by Bruce Levene
Gwyneth Moreland at the 2009 Casparfest
became the perfect catalyst for Gwyneth’s musical sparkle.
From the first track, Wishbone, to the fourteenth song,
Sleep, Gwyneth Moreland feeds your soul with stories of
the human heart and mind. Her musicality, like the stopaction singing (for seven seconds) of the word “ukelele”
in Chess or the octave-doubling in the refrain of Sleep, is
unforgettable.
Local musicians accompanying Gwyneth on this CD
are Steven Bates, Andrew Bell, John Bush, Sean Connelly,
David Hayes, Angela Rose, David Sinclair, Scott Southard,
Judy Stavely, Lena Stavely, Jubal Stedman, Will Stenberg,
Buddy Stubbs, Calvin Turnbull, and Emily Jane.
The recording was dedicated to Brandy: “She’s a good
ol’ horse.”
For more information visit www.gwynethmoreland.com
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Mendocino County Gallery Guide
FIRST FRIDAYS IN FORT BRAGG
Most galleries and businesses holding First Friday art openings
are open from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
TOTO ZAIDA
142 E. Laurel Street
707 964-8686
SECOND SATURDAYS IN MENDOCINO
Most galleries and businesses holding Second Saturday art
openings are open from 5 to 7:30 pm.
V’ CANTO
124 E. Laurel Street
707 964-6844
FIRST FRIDAYS IN UKIAH
Opening art receptions the First Friday of every month 5 to 8 pm.
LAST SATURDAYS IN WESTPORT
Galleries & businesses holding Last Saturday art openings are
open from 5 to 7:30 pm.
WESTPORT
GALLERY THIS
Highway 1, Main Street
707 964-2027
GARDEN ART & GIFTS
1230 N. Main Street
707 964-7897
ART EXPLORERS
305 E. Redwood Avenue
707 961-6156
GLASS FIRE ART GLASS GALLERY
18320 N. Highway 1
707 962-9420
A unique display of art glass,
including jellies, vessels, lighting,
sculpture and jewelry. Visit the
working studio.
BRAGGADOON
435 N. Main Street
707 964-5050
HEADLANDS COFFEEHOUSE
120 E. Laurel Street
707 964-1987
DAN HEMANN SCULPTURE AND
THE GREEN DOOR STUDIO
121 E. Laurel Street
707 964-6532
MENDO BISTRO
Company Store at N. Main
707 964-4974
FORT BRAGG
DIRT CHEAP
17975 N. Highway 1
707 964-4211
EDGEWATER GALLERY
356 N. Main Street
707 964-4668
ERIN DERTNER STUDIO
137 E. Laurel Street
707 964-7781
FABRIC INDULGENCE
101 B. Boatyard Center
707 964-6365
FAMILY HANDS
200 Redwood Avenue
707 961-0236
FRAME MILL ARTWORKS
116 Laurel Street
707 964-6464
GALLERY L337
247 North Main Street
707 964-8300
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HOSPITAL
700 River Street
707 961-4610
MENDOCINO COAST
PHOTOGRAPHER GUILD
& GALLERY
344 N. Main Street
707 964-4706
MENDOCINO COAST
PHOTOGRAPHER GUILD
& GALLERY
344 N. Main Street,
Fort Bragg
707 964-4706
MENDOCINO
AMERICAN PIE
45050 Main Street
707 937-3235
ARTISTS CO-OP OF MENDOCINO
45270 Main Street
707 937-2217
CELTIC CREATIONS
Above Gallery Books
707 937-1223
COLOR & LIGHT GLASS STUDIO
10525 Ford Street
707 937-1003
DAZZLING LITES ON THE COAST
42580 Little Lake Road
707 937-0837
707 226-2815
The Bald Eagle by Ron LeValley
Devoted to inspiring
photographic excellence on
California’s North Coast.
OLD GOLD
6 Albion Street,
Mendocino
707 937-5005
GALLERY OF THE SENSES
45104 Main Street
707 937-2021
GARTH HAGERMAN
Nature Photography Gallery
45021-C Little Lake Street
707 937-1987
HIGHLIGHT GALLERY
45052 Main Street
707 937-3132
ICONS
10483 Lansing Street
707 937-1784
NORTH COAST ARTISTS
362 N. Main Street
707 964-8266
MENDOCINO ART CENTER
45200 Little Lake Street
707 937-5818
PARTNERS GALLERY
335 N. Franklin Street
707 962-0233
MENDO BURGERS
10483 Lansing Street
707 937-1111
PIACI PUB & PIZZERIA
120 W. Redwood Street
707 961-1133
MENDOCINO CAFÉ
10451 Lansing Street
707 937-6141
RACINES OFFICE SUPPLY
344 N. Franklin Street
707 964-2416
MENDOCINO GEMS
10483 Lansing Street
707 937-0299
RUBAIYAT BEADS
222 E. Redwood Avenue
707 961-0222
MENDOCINO JEWELRY STUDIO
45104 Main Street
707 937-0181
Where you will find beautifully
detailed jewelry fabricated in
the original art form of die striking and hand chasing.
MENDOCINO ART CENTER
45200 Little Lake Street,
Mendocino
707 937-5818
John Fisher sculpture “The Three
Ages of Woman.”
New gallery exhibits each
month featuring emerging and
established artists. Open daily
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
MendocinoArtCenter.org
MENDOCINO SANDPIPER 45280 Main Sreet
707 937-3102
MOODYS ORGANIC COFFEE
BAR & GALLERY
10450 Lansing Street
707 937-4843
OLD GOLD
6 Albion Street
707 937-5005
PANACHE ON MAIN
45120 Main Street
707 937-0947
ELK
ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE OF ELK
6031 S. Highway 1
707 877-1128
POINT ARENA
THINK VISUAL THE ART OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
215 Main Street
707 882-4042
GUALALA
PANACHE GALLERY
10400 Kasten Street
707 937-1234
ALINDER STUDIO GALLERY
39165 S. Highway 1
707 884-4884
PRENTICE GALLERY
45110 Main Street
707 937-5205
BLUE CANOE
Anchor Bay
707 884-1800
REFLECTIONS KALEIDOSCOPES 45050 Main Street
707 937-0173
THE DOLPHIN GALLERY An associate of Gualala Arts
Center
39225 Highway 1
707 884-3896
RUBAIYAT BEAD & RUG
GALLERY
Corner of Lansing & Little Lake
Street
707 937-BEAD
STANFORD INN BY THE SEA
Hwy. 1 & Comptche-Ukiah Road
707 937-5615
THE WORLD OF SUZI LONG
611 Albion Street – Watertower
707 937-5664
WISDOM HOUSE GALLERY
45280 Main Street
707 937-3360
GUALALA ARTS CENTER
46501 Old State Highway,
off Highway 1
707 884-1138
HENLEY’S ART & INTERIORS
Cypress Village
707 884-1531
PLACEWARES + LYNDON
DESIGN
Cypress Village
707 884-1184
ZACHA’S BAY WINDOW GALLERY
45110 Main Street
707 937-5205
THE SEA RANCH LODGE
FRONT GALLERY An associate of Gualala Arts
Center
The Sea Ranch
707 785-2371
LITTLE RIVER &
ALBION
S/K GALLERY
Cypress Village
707 884-3549
GLENDEVEN INN
8205 N. Hwy. 1, Little River
707-937-0083
STUDIO 391 FINE ART GALLERY
Cypress Village
707 884-4484
LEDFORD HOUSE
3000 N. Highway 1, Albion
707 937-0282
HWY. 128
STEVENSWOOD FINE ARTS
8211 N. Highway 1,
Little River
707 937-2810
MAPLE CREEK WINERY
20799 Highway 128, Yorkville
707 895-3001
ROOKIE-TO GALLERY
14300 Highway 128,
Boonville
707 895-2204
UKIAH
Alden T.D. Lifestyle Gallery
215 W. Perkins #105
462-3446
ART CENTER UKIAH –
THE ANNEX
203 S. State Street
707 462-1400
Classes Adult & Children
Rotating Exhibits
CINNABAR CERAMICS GALLERY
106 W. Church Street
707 621-1135
CORNER GALLERY
201 S. State Street
707 462-1400
A cooperative gallery featuring
24 local artists. Visual arts, photography, ceramics, metal work,
textiles, and more.
WILLITS
BLUE SKY GALLERY
21 S. Main
707 456-9025
WILLITS CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
71 E. Commercial Street
707 459-1726
LAKE COUNTY
ANTIQUES
9495 Main Street, Suite 4
(Corner of Main & 1st Street)
Upper Lake
707 275-8762
DIEGO’S GALLERY
9495 Main Street, Suite 3
Upper Lake
707 350-4209
GRACIOUS LADIES
9460 Main Street
Upper Lake
707 275-2307
CRAFTSMAN ESTATE
FINE ART & ANTIQUES
396 N. State Street
707 463-3900
LAKE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL &
MAIN STREET GALLERY
325 N. Main Street
Lakeport
707 263-6658
GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM
431 S. Main Street
707 467-2836
LIGHTNING ROD GALLERY
9475A Main Street, Upper Lake
707 275-8018
GRACES ON MAIN/
HOYMAN-BROWE STUDIO
323 N. Main Street
707 462-5911
707 468-8835
PERLZ
3970 Main Street
Kelseyville
707 279-2080
MENDOCINO ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER & GALLERY
106 N. Standley
707 468-9800
NOMAD’S WORLD GALLERY
290 S. School Street
707 463-2949
TIERRA
312 N. School Street
707 468-7936
TRIBE 13
Art Gallery
221 N. State St.
707 391-6791
WESTSIDE RENAISSANCE
GALLERY
1003 W. Clay
707 462-0083
THE GOURD GALLERY
6197 E. Hwy. 20
Lucerne
707 274-2346
To be listed in this Guide call:
COAST
Steven P. Worthen
707 964-2480,
707 813-7669
Joanna Fleming
707 357-1060
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Artists In Residence
Program And Exhibit
by Tracey Hillman
The Mendocino Art Center has had an Artist- encouraged to increase their skill set by teaching a
in-Residence (AIR) Program of one kind or another workshop, offering a demonstration, or presenting a
since the inception of the Center fifty years ago. lecture at the Center, all for the benefit of the public.
One of the second-year Fine Art AIRs, Carol
Enabling the opportunity for emerging or established artists to investigate their art form in an environment Soth, has been working on collage creations, artist
that supports them is one of the bottom-line goals books, cards, and personal shrines that speak of myth
of the Center, no matter what form it has taken over and mystery. Also a storyteller, Soth has traveled to
the years. The current AIR program consists of one the Mendocino Art Center from Patagonia, Arizona.
to nine-month terms for artists to live and work at She has offered two workshops at MAC through the
the MAC facility to fulfill a proposed course of self- spring 2010 catalog, and is generously donating 100%
prescribed focus and study in a particular medium. of the proceeds from one of them to the Center.
When asked about her
The AIRs also have exhibition
experience as an AIR for
opportunities, the biggest of
the last two years, Soth
which is the annual AIR Exhibit
says, “The AIR program
in MAC’s Main Gallery during
has been such a creative
the month of April, which showgift for me, affording me
cases the exciting variety of art
the space to try out new
that is created at MAC.
The Mendocino Art Center
art forms and to share
offers AIR opportunities in
inspiration with fellow
the areas of Fine Arts, Fiber
artists. This is a jewel of
Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture, and
a program!” She plans
Jewelry. The AIRs who are livto make the Mendocino
ing at the Center this 2009/2010
area her home after her
term have come to us from as
residency ends, which
close as Fort Bragg, and as far
holds true for many
away as Russia! There are curAIRs who come to the
rently 17 AIRS working at the
area. It is one of many
Center, representing all departways that the Mendocino
ments. Some AIRs come back
Art Center continues to
for a second year of residency,
enrich the region.
Ellen Marsh, anothso that they can continue their (left to right, back to front) Lindsay Mis’, Tom Estrada, Carolyn er second-year AIR, is
course of study. Art residents are Watkins, Curtis Allen, Diane Reed Veach, Eva Nichols, Nicole
Beauchemin, Arie Grie, Jules Stout, Ryan Hurst, Avi Arenfeld.
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from the San Francisco Bay Area, and is currently
the “sole AIR” in MAC’s Fiber Arts Department.
Ellen has been a professional textile artist, working
in the medium of fabrics and dyes for over 20 years.
She has taught classes at MAC during her residency
in Thermal Screen Printing and Shibori Dyeing, and
hopes to stay in the area and offer a Surface Design
open studio on a weekly basis at MAC.
Ceramic Department AIR Allen Chen was born in
Taiwan and immigrated to Santa Barbara, California,
at age 12. He creates large, organic, thrown vessels out
of clay that are pit-fired in a kiln. He is also experimenting with dipping free-form
steel constructions in a clay and
paper mixture (called paper clay)
before firing.
The shared experience and the
inspiration that artists can give
fellow artists is another benefit of
the AIR program. Chen embarked
upon a collaborative art project
with fellow Ceramic Department
AIR Avi Arenfeld, who came to
MAC from the Bronx, NY. Chen
and Arenfeld installed pit-fired
ceramic forms from the gallery
ceiling and visually played those
against Arenfeld’s illustrations
placed on the wall. If not for their
residencies, these two would probably have never met and therefore
never benefited from the unique
learning experience that results Lindsay Mis’
Ellen Marsh
from a collaborative investigation such as this.
One of the best-kept secrets of the MAC is the
jewelry studio. There are not many jewelry studios
on the west coast, and the AIRs who come to MAC
appreciate the opportunity to have a fully-appointed
studio available so that they can develop and refine
their metal-working skills. There are currently three
Jewelry Department AIRs, including one who drove
cross-country in January to be at MAC.
The AIR’s show and sale of their art at the MAC
Gallery during the month of April showcases the variety of art that represents the group’s skill and expertise – and it reveals what they are
passionate about. It is a very exciting
collection to behold! The art spirit
is definitely alive and well at the
Mendocino Art Center, supporting
artists of all kinds, working with
exciting media, from all corners of
the world!
The Artists in Residence Exhibit at the
Mendocino Art Center opens on April
8 and runs through May 2, 2010.
The reception for this exhibit is on
Saturday, April 10th, at 5 pm.
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