We are flourishing!

Its rare when something exciting happens in the way of exhibitions in Napa (though you can always count on the Nest and di Rosa Gatehouse). Thankfully Liz Lopez has opened a new solo show by local artist William Callnan III titled: Sublime Transitions. The reception on Friday night was packed with appreciative art hounds and fans of all ages.

What was so interesting about the installation was the mix of zen-like ceramics (shown alone or in narrative group) and the super elaborate 3D wall pieces. It took a little adjustment time to go between the two, but the brain stretch was worth it.

Being the democratic soul that he is, Will provided ample opportunity for the audience to get involved. The kids played in a sandbox, arranging the ceramic meteors at whim. Adults joined in at the graffiti wall. And the art itself was interactive--with tiny doors to open, revealing further depths of meaning. One complaint though Will, the Magic 8 Ball wouldn't give me the right answer!

I have known Will for at least 3 years--went to his wedding to the beautiful Ms. Nikki Ballere--and have been cheering his determined pursuit of an art career. Well, your there Will! Congratulations on the show and the immensely cool gathering of friends.

If you missed the party,call for an appointment to see this show: (707) 320-8868 or email lizggallery@gmail.com. See pics in the Sublime Transitions photo album at right ;)

G Studio 421 Walnut Street #212 Napa, CA 94559

 

Comments

[Edward Mycue]

Interesting abt those doors you wrote about. Here's a piece i got a bit of listening to Richard Steger--& of course he's a painter and the place is an art museum entered through a little door the way Alice enters something I think--or is it a hole, a small one & or/ equals the back of the wardrobe in Lion Witch Wardrobe. Like an implosion or inner exile that need interrogation of the negative sort the way the questioner says "it way dark that day, wasn't it" and the one being questioned says "No" and then begins to tell more about the event of the dream or whatever. Anyway to get the story. But here's my piece from this morning abt the door followed this afternoon reading your entry here.
Ed
DOOR IN MY HEAD

Orange ice on the roof we climbed
the big tree to the top a little house

richard went in through the door down
into the rooms of the museum

walking through all the rooms where
uniformed guards seem surprised

feeling apprehensive finally he left
back out up the way he came and got me

we returned together but were met
by guards talking on their walkie-talkies

don’t know how we escaped richard said
but i kept thinking about that big tree

Edward Mycue