I really dig this mural by Bay Area artist Casey Gray at Duncan Arcade in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out his website here and follow him on Instagram here. More Duncan Arcade murals can be found here and 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.
The Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek is back with a new exhibit (advanced tickets required) called Bird, Nest Nature, on display through February 7th. You can also view the online exhibit gallery here.
From the online exhibit:
Bedford Gallery is thrilled to reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 13 with the juried and invitational exhibition Bird, Nest, Nature. Juried by Jeffrey De Blois, Assistant Curator, ICA Boston and Rebecca Lowery, Assistant Curator, MOCA Los Angeles, the exhibition includes over 150 local, national and international artists inspired by the exquisite beauty of creatures of flight. Following guidelines outlined by Contra Costa Health Services, indoor museums, including our gallery, can reopen as of September 29. The health and safety of our visitors is our top priority; please read our new safety procedures below or visit bedfordgallery.org/safety to learn more.
A couple of weeks ago I posted about progress being made on a giant mural called Better Days, located on the side wall of rororiri in downtown Walnut Creek, and it’s now finished! If you’re in the area definitely check it out and look for new artwork from artist Ally McKay on her Insta here.
