What an exciting thought to have too many art openings in the Napa area to make them all! What is this new craze? Just wanted to congratulate Caetlynn Booth on her exhibition Dark Properties at Bloom. It was an interesting departure from her portraits and mixed media work--a dark side she rarely shows. Her control of paint and effective moods, made each canvas a vivid story in a library of mysteries. Stop by 1146 Main Street to have a look.
Many artists and admirers appeared at Caetlynn's opening last Sunday before (or after) running over to the di Rosa Preserve for the opening of (un)Natural [see photo album]. Artists in this well-assembled show include: Jessica Cadkin, Ross Campbell, Misako Inaoka, Carrie Lederer, Kathryn Spence, Lucrecia Troncoso and Tara Tucker. In a variety of ways each artist is responding to the blurring line between nature and technology. Ross Campbell's digital flora (trees) created an environment of uncertain reality while Carrie Lederer's installation caused you to pause and squint and then laugh at her subtle touches of humor and juxtaposition. This show will be up through June 13, so plenty of time to visit the Gatehouse Gallery or add it to your tour of the phenomenal di Rosa collection!
Ann, that's fine comment: "library of mysteries" in connection with Booth's show. You are a canny lass with a philosopher's tongue. Press on. You are doing a masterful job.
edward mycue
Posted by: Edward Mycue | March 04, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Coming from you Ed, that is the highest compliment! Thank you ;)
Posted by: Ann | March 04, 2009 at 10:00 AM