PRS NEWS -- February 2025
Happy Winter Everyone- I’m looking forward to seeing you at the March general membership meeting in Benicia at Jan Blythe’s studio building on Sunday, March 9th. It was a lovely studio to visit with incredible artwork! I’m also looking forward to more sunny spring days and studio visits. Oleg’s studio visit this last weekend in the South Bay was a treat. Volunteer Call - we need more help getting the newsletter produced and ready for distribution. Those of you who enjoy the newsletter, please know there is a lot of time and edits behind the scene to make it look as professional as possible, as the PRS logo is on this and they are archived. Hope to see you in a studio soon! Barry Beach PRS Board President
Oleg Lobykin studio visit Sunday, February 9th. Photo by Briona Hendren |
BOARD COMMITTEE UPDATESEXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE
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March 2025: General PRS Membership Meeting & Second Sunday Studio Visit - Jan Blythe Sunday, March 9th, 1pm - 4pm Benicia, CA
Jan Blythe, Reach
Artist Tour with Catherine Daley of Land, Sky, and Sea Saturday, March 15th, 2pm - 4pm Sonoma State University Art Gallery Rohnert Park, CA
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MEMBER NEWSJun YanAn exhibition of Jun Yan's nature and animal sculptures will be on view in the Jor Fine Art Gallery exhibition. Location: Jor Fine Art Gallery | 1026 Oak St #102, Clayton, CA 94517
Jun Yan, Self Supporting Strength, 2023, Ceramic, wood, 12" H x 9" W x 11" D
Jun Yan, Rooting to the Ground, 2023, Ceramic, wood, 13" H x 9" W x 12" D
Jun Yan, Still as Mountain, 2023, Ceramic, wood, 11" H x 7" W x 10" D |
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Damon HyldrethDamon was commissioned by West Henderson Hospital to create the 20-foot tall sculpture KNOT #82H for their new medical campus in Henderson, Nevada. The hospital opened in December 2024. For more information about Damon's sculpture: https://www.codaworx.com/projects/knot-82h-west-henderson-hospital-16645 Or for more about Damon's work and practice: https://www.damonart.com/ Location: West Henderson Hospital | 1155 Raiders Way, Henderson, NV 89052
Damon Hyldreth, KNOT #82H, 2024, Painted Steel Plate, 20' H x 12' W x 12' D
Damon Hyldreth, KNOT #82H (alternate view), 2024, Painted Steel Plate, 20' H x 12' W x 12' D
Damon Hyldreth, KNOT #82H (alternate view), 2024, Painted Steel Plate, 20' H x 12' W x 12' D |
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David Kwinter
PRS Board Member Dave Kwinter has several of his assemblage sculptures on view at Gallery 621 in the exhibition Silence at Full Volume.
For more information: gallery621.com or davekwinter.com
Exhibition Dates: February 6 - March 2, 2025
Location: Gallery 621 | 920 First Street, Suite 203, Benicia, CA
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 15th, 4pm - 6 pm
David Kwinter, Three Green Hearts, 2023, assemblage, 34" H x 18" W x 14" D
David Kwinter, Propeller, 2025, assemblage, 55" H x 29" W x 18" D
David Kwinter, Cat's Cradle, assemblage, 2023, 25" H x 9" W x 16" D
Clayton Moraga
Two of Clayton Moraga's sculptures were selected for the exhibition What Can't Be Spoken at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes Station. His work integrates the aesthetic style of antique scientific tools with multi-layered visual storytelling; a radio drama broadcast radiating out into the universe eternally, a story passing through space, a mystery in content and destination...
For more information:https://galleryrouteone.org/
Exhibition Dates: January 11 - February 15, 2025
Location: Gallery Route One | 11101 Highway One, Ste. 1101 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Clayton Moraga, Distant Memory of a Mystery, Mixed Media,
13" H x 19" W x 13" D
Additionally, Clayton was given an Honorable Mention for "Reliquary for Saint Gaia" for the Sheridan Prize for Art in the category of Sculpture.He thanks John Sheridan, Sawyer Rose, and all the other jurors and participants in the Sheridan Prize for Art and is proud to be included with so many amazing artists.
Selection year: Fall 2024 to Fall 2025
For more information on the Sheridan Prize for Art: https://sheridanprizeforart.com/sculpture/
Clayton Moraga, Reliquary for Saint Gaia, Corner view, Mixed Media, 22" H x 16" W x 16" D
Clayton Moraga, Reliquary for Saint Gaia, Leaded glass view, Mixed Media, 60" square.
"Leaded glass case pattern is based on the stars around the constellation Coma Berenices. The center point is our galactic north pole around which our star, and many others, slowly circle over the eons. It surrounds a heavily impasto painted Earth, at the end of life, martyred by human exploitation and indifference to our dependence." ~ Clayton Moraga
Kathleen King
Inspired by her reading group's discussion of Spheres of Insurrection: Decolonizing the Subconscious by Suely Rolnik, Kathleen King presents VEXED INSURRECTION, an installation of stacked plastic spire sculptures and fabric nests germinating in a storefront space in the heart of downtown Oakland.
Kathleen King, a San Francisco Bay Area-based artist, creates assemblages, sculptures, and installations from materials salvaged from the waste stream. Her work explores states of coexistence, contingency, and control, using discarded objects to challenge viewers to consider abandonment as both a material and spiritual condition. Through her practice, she invites reflection on how our desires and consumption are inextricably linked to the global climate crisis.
Below are the details of the exhibition, along with an in-progress image of the work.
Visit this link for more information about her exhibition and gallery space: https://www.dreamfarmcommons.com/
Exhibition Dates: February 15 - March 22, 2025
Location: Dream Farm Commons Annex | 341 15th Street, Oakland, CA
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 15, 4pm - 6pm
Kathleen King, Vexed Insurrection, 2025, installation, discarded plastic containers
and fabric, dimensions variable.
Barry Beach
In an exhibition curated by Micah Le Brun, Barry is included amongst a cohort of 100 artists participating in the Marin Open Studios Showcase exhibition at the Marin Community Foundation in Novato. Be sure to attend the Artist Reception on Thursday, February 13th from 4pm – 6:30pm. For more information: https://marinopenstudios.org/special-events/
Exhibition Dates: February 13 - May 25, 2025
Location: Marin Community Foundation | 5 Hamilton Landing # 200, Novato, CA
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 13th from 4pm – 6:30pm
Barry Beach, from the Accumulation series [seed pods], reclaimed wood, foam, plastic, paper
and seed pods mounted on plywood, 16” tall x 25” wide x 6” deep
Marilynn Host, Lynn Dau and Barbara M. BerkSeveral PRS members are also affiliated with other art organizations. Marilynn Host, Lynn Dau, and Barbara M. Berk are among the members of the Peninsula chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art. This month, they were included in Continuity, an exhibition juried by Marilynn Host and Greta Waterman. The show explores themes of perseverance—keeping up, keeping on, and keeping at it. For more information: https://www.coastside-artists.com/#/ Exhibition Dates: February 1 - March 2, 2025 Location: Coastal Arts League | 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Barbara M. Berk, Petite French Knot, 2019, Phosphor Bronze – Bobbin Lace 17.5” H x 18.5” W x 4.5” D
Barbara M. Berk, Interiors, 2017, Phosphor Bronze – Bobbin Lace 13” H x 16” W x 15” D Additionally, these same three PRS members, Marilynn, Lynn and Barbara, will be showcasing work in the Women Create 2025 exhibition; 3-dimensional art by members of the Northern California and Peninsula chapters of the Women's Caucus for Art, also curated by Marilynn Host. For more information: https://www.1202contemporary.com/ Exhibition Dates: February 8 - March 15, 2025 Location: 1202 Contemporary | 7397 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA
Barbara M. Berk, Small Open Spirals; 2023; ceiling suspended sculpture; phosphor bonze - bobbin lace Pair of Open Spirals: 29” H x 18” W x 8” D. Photo: Fred Aron Photography
Barbara M. Berk, For Reva; 2023; Stainless Steel; pedestal-supported sculpture 5” H x 23” W x 7” D. Photo: Fred Aron Photography Barbara M. BerkCelebrating the evolution of basket making from its utilitarian roots into a unique form of artistic expression, Curators Rachel Leibman and Linda Tapscott showcase a diverse array of makers who blend traditional techniques with a wholly contemporary perspective, using unconventional materials and innovative shapes to push the boundaries of basketry in the exhibition Intertwining: the Art of Basketry. Barbara M. Berk's work was selected alongside ten others to showcase their art at the upcoming exhibition at the Arc Project Gallery in San Francisco. For more information about this exhibition: https://www.arc-sf.com/intertwined.html Location: Arc Project Gallery | 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA Exhibition Dates: February 22 - April 5, 2025 Opening Reception: February 22, 2025 7 - 9pm Curatorial Tour and Artist Talk: March 2, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Barbara M. Berk, Around and Around, 2023, wall-mounted sculpture, stainless steel - bobbin lace 11” H x 9.5” W x 8” D. Photo: Fred Aron Photography |
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Marguerite Elliot, Catherine Daley, and Jane Ingram AllenThe International Roots Art Project connects nature, women, and art—bringing together women-identified and non-binary artists from diverse backgrounds. Our collective focus rests on the intrinsic beauty of the natural world and the imperative need to safeguard our environment. We celebrate the profound symbolism of trees, delving into the intricate tapestry of their roots that mirror the interconnectedness of all life forms. Just as roots anchor a tree, binding it to the earth, so too do they bind us—to our shared humanity, our ancestral legacies, the embrace of our families, and the journeys of migration that define us. The International Roots Art Project is a platform for connection and advocacy. Through our art, we amplify our voices, weaving a narrative that transcends borders and foments social change. For more information about this project: https://www.margueriteelliot.com/the-international-roots-project#artist-directory Project Dates: Ongoing from 2024.
Catherine Daley, Illuminated Trees, 2022, Photography, 28" H x 22" W
Catherine Daley, Wood in Flight: Reclaimed from Pepperwood. 2018, Granite, bronze, charcoal 16.5 " H x 9.5" W x 6.5" D
Catherine DaleyThe group exhibition features the work of Sonoma County artists Catherine Daley, Adrian Mendoza, and Bambi Waterman. On view from February 6 to March 15, 2025, the exhibition explores the natural world through terrestrial, aerial, and underwater lenses. Daley’s minimalist sculptures, bronzes, and landscape photographs highlight the fragile and subtle beauty of our planet. Mendoza’s aerial photography and fiber art showcase dynamic landscapes in jewel-like tones and stark black-and-white contrasts. Waterman’s detailed ceramics and underwater landscape paintings capture the delicate and stunning beauty of our oceans. Together, these works invite reflection on the critical need for environmental awareness and protection. For more information: https://artgallery.sonoma.edu/ Exhibition Dates: February 6 - March 15, 2025 Location: University Art Gallery, Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Artist Talk: Thursday, February 27th, 12pm - 1 pm, moderated by Art Historian Taryn Nicoll. Closing Reception and PRS event: Saturday, March 15th, 2pm - 4pm
Land, Sky, and Sea: A Tapestry of Perspectives Postcard showing the artworks of Catherine Daley, Adrian Mendoza, and Bambi Waterman |
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Richard AlpertRichard Alpert is amongst the cohort of San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) alumni included in the exhibition UNЯULY. The founding of the San Francisco Artists Alumni marked a defining moment in the history of the San Francisco Art Institute, uniting a community dedicated to honoring the school’s storied legacy. Curated by SFAI alum Jude Mooney, UNЯULY embodies the daring spirit that has always set SFAI artists apart. This exhibition features works by 18 alumni and former faculty members from the North Bay. For more information: https://museumsc.org/unruly/ Exhibition dates: February 15 - August 8, 2025 Location: Museum of Sonoma County, 475 Seventh St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Opening Reception: February 15, 2025, 5pm - 7 pm
UnRuly exhibition flyer
Richard H. Alpert, Mechanism For Twisting Wire, 2018, Steel wire, wood, 60” x 48” x 144”
Richard H. Alpert, Glad/Sad (Inflated), 2022-24, Latex gloves, wood cabinet, electronically controlled air pump system, tennis balls, polycarbonate clear tube, cable ties, 50” x 24” x 8.25” |
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