MODERN and CONTEMPORARY WORKS ON PAPER: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PERRY ACQUISITION FUND

Westmont Ridley Tree Museum of Art

On view now through December 23, 2020.

Coyote Breath, 22x30 Monoprint

I am so thrilled to be included in this collection. It is an honor to hang next to such legendary artists such as Betye Saar, Louise Bourgeois, and Judy Pfaff! And these are just the women! ( Yes, I am name dropping because I feel so honored and these ladies continue to inspire me.) It is really a great collection of interesting work. If you can, go visit in person. Here is a link to the virtual exhibition if you want to view from home!

CALIFIA

…on the Horizon

Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara

Opening July 27, 2020

“Pacific Disposition”

Pacific Disposition, oil and silver leaf on ornate 18x12 panel

This image of my Califia muse manifests the idea that we are at peace with the natural world, co-existing with planet Earth. It was painted on an ornate shaped panel to elevate it as an icon. The edges of the panel are rimmed with copper.

What does “Pacific” mean?

“Pacific, making or desiring to make peace; peaceable, desiring to be at peace, free from the disposition to quarrel; peaceful, in a state of peace. [Century Dictionary, 1895]
The Pacific Ocean (1660 in English) was famously so called in 1519 by Magellan when he sailed into it and found it calmer than the stormy Atlantic, or at least calmer than he expected it to be. According to an original account of the voyage by an Italian named Pigafetta, who was among the adventurers, Magellan gave the entrance to what Pigafetta calls “the South Sea” the Latin name Mare Pacificum. The U.S. Pacific Northwest is so called by 1889.”

— Etymology Dictionary

“Starry Night” is a large monotype created with wood blocks, embroidery, and small silver milagros.

“Starry Night” , Monotype 22x30 on BFK paper with embroidery and milagros.

Wishing you all Peace, Harmony, and Health!,

Holli Harmon