Printmaking, abstract art showcased at Art Center Morro Bay
Fishin’ Wishin’ by Tricia Reichert.
Both exhibitions will be on display from June 29 to Aug. 7
– Art Center Morro Bay is set to showcase two exhibitions, Rock, Paper, Print, and Abstraction, highlighting the diverse works of talented artists. Rock, Paper, Print will feature artwork from members of the Central Coast Printmakers, a collective comprising approximately thirty artists who share a passion for printmaking.
The exhibition will encompass a wide array of artistic styles and printmaking techniques. Printmakers utilize various surfaces including wood, metal, linoleum, and plastic, employing methods such as block carving, acid etching, and painting materials to achieve captivating prints. A vast assortment of papers will be utilized to bring these images to life.
Notably, most prints are meticulously created in reverse, ensuring the correct orientation when transferred onto paper. This transfer is accomplished through hand rubbing or the utilization of a press.
In conjunction with Rock, Paper, Print, the Morro Bay Art Association will present the Abstraction exhibition in the Virginia Russell Gallery, located upstairs. Abstraction delves into the realm of self-expression and a departure from reality, where each brushstroke becomes a form of abstraction. The exhibition will showcase a variety of expressive expanses, featuring sharp edges, solid colors, geometric compositions, and brushed, poured, or spray-painted surfaces.
“Rhapsody in Blue and Green.” Courtesy of Debra Piazza.
Both exhibitions will be on display from June 29 to Aug. 7. Rock, Paper, Print will be housed in the main gallery concurrently with Abstraction and the glass artworks by featured artist Carolyn Niblick, which will be exhibited in the Virginia Russell Gallery upstairs.
The opening reception for these exhibitions will take place on Sunday, July 9, from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Art enthusiasts can visit Art Center Morro Bay daily from 12 to 4 p.m.
