Holmes and Erickson |
Gualala Arts is privileged to host two talented and well-respected sculptors, Robert Holmes and Jerry Erickson, presenting photographic histories of their work along with representative pieces in the Burnett Gallery. The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The focus of integrating Holmes's bronze sculpture and the design of the home that was built in 2003 is shown in the photographs in the exhibit and reveals his naturally inspired genius. It is a renaissance of Robert's early architectural designs infused with his internationally acclaimed fine art. One freestanding piece-in-progress will also be shown in the gallery.
When Erickson, then an Art Consultant, was selected to create a sculpture of an 1847 Farthington Bicycle for presentation to Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter upon her visit to Davis, it ended up in the Smithsonian Museum. Erickson continues to exhibit throughout California, and in March 2005, was one of 40 artist and designers invited to show at U.C. Davis to benefit the new Design Museum. In addition to selected private commissions, Erickson's exhibit at Gualala Arts will spotlight what he calls "open forms" - sheet bronze and stainless steel birds ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, several cast bronze sculptures, and photographs of completed works. The show will run October 8 through November 6. Gualala Arts Center is located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, and is open from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays, and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information.
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