A couple of weeks ago we saw progress of an incredible mural going up in downtown Walnut Creek and the mural is now complete. As noted previously, you can see several downtown Walnut Creek art pieces portrayed on the mural, such as, Hand of Peace, Fountainhead, Bullman and Bulldog. I also see Mount Diablo. What other Walnut Creek representations do you see that I missed? Check out the artist Berk Visual insta here.
Artwork Credit (Front to Back): Ariel Strong, J. Wayne Shipman, Jane Fisher, Louis Goldman, Celena Peet, Mark Knize, Michelle Mongan, David Morris, Brian M. Condran, and Andrew Messer
Check out the latest Bedford Gallery exhibit If A Tree Falls: Art Of The Boundary Oak, through October 17th in downtown Walnut Creek:
If a Tree Falls: Art of the Boundary Oak memorializes the City of Walnut Creek’s signature Valley Oak, which tragically fell during a massive windstorm in October 2019. As a tribute to the tree’s long life and rich history, which spanned 325 years, the artists in the exhibition created artworks from its wood, offering this monumental being a second life.
Check out the cool, new mural going up in downtown Walnut Creek behind where Mel’s Diner used to be. You can see several downtown Walnut Creek art pieces portrayed on the mural, such as, Hand of Peace, Fountainhead, Bullman and Bulldog and more. Check out the artist Berk Visual insta here.
Check out the latest Bedford Gallery exhibit Reclaimed: The Art of Recology in person and virtually, through October 17th in downtown Walnut Creek:
This summer, Bedford Gallery presents Reclaimed: The Art of Recology, a breathtaking survey of artists who have had the opportunity to participate in the AIR (Artist in Residenc) program. This special exhibition of work created from unwanted materials encourages viewers to perceive “trash” in a new light. Through introspective, playful, and highly original explorations, these artists reveal the hidden storiesour rubbish tells us about ourselves and our relationship with the world.
The exhibit A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard is on display at Bedford Gallery starting this Saturday, March 20th, but can be seen right now virtually at bgviewingroom.org. Find out more about their safety protocols here.
From an email:
The roster of renowned women artists in this exhibition exemplifies the renaissance that is currently rocking the fiber arts scene of weaving, knotting, and macramé. By bringing their unique stories to the forefront, these artists draw from potent source material to create sculptures and installations staggering in beauty and conceptual backing.
- Many artists in the show are Bay Area locals, including: Windy Chien, Dana Hemenway, Lisa Solomon, dani lopez, and Meghan Shimek. Artists Liz Robb, Hannah Perrine Mode and Kira Dominguez Hultgren are former Bay Area residents.
- A Beautiful Mess would be a wonderful fit for coverage this March to commemorate Women’s History Month. The female artists in this exhibition challenge perceptions and narratives around textile arts, a medium traditionally considered domestic work.
- Virtual art workshops with Windy Chien, Lisa Solomon, and many more artists will be announced in the coming weeks!
This mural by Velia De Iuliis was spotted at the Duncan Arcade in downtown Walnut Creek, right near the previous mural of the day. Check out her other murals here, and find out more about the artist here.
