From Natural to Abstraction showing at Art Center Morro Bay April 4
“Cyberspace” – Fiber Art by Ellen November.
–Morro Bay Art Association will present, From Natural to Abstraction, an open, all media exhibit and Pottery by Jim Gregory. The show will be on display from April 4 through May 13, 2019. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12 – 4 p.m. daily.
Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art. This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete, as abstraction in art exists along a continuum. Even art that aims for realism of the highest degree can be said to be abstract since perfect representation may be elusive.
Pottery by Jim Gregory,
Concurrent with this exhibit MBAA will feature fine artist Jim Gregory. Gregory earned a Bachelor of Art degree at Gambling State University where he became Gambling’s “White Tiger,” the first quarterback at a predominantly all black school. “I feel fortunate to have been a small part of the Civil Rights Movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s. This was a positive experience for me.” Gregory went on to earn a master’s degree at Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon State University. He returned to the Central Valley to teach pottery at Reedley High School for 33 years and at Reedley Jr. College for 26 years as an adjunct faculty member. He relocated to the Central Coast where he makes pottery that is masterfully produced with horse hair for beautiful earth tones to raku with vibrant color. Come in to explore these stunning artworks that are both decorative and functional.
This exhibit celebrates artistic expression in all media. You will find a variety of subject matter spanning nature to total abstract. For more information go to www.artcentermorrobay.org
