William Thonson Gallery

Drops and Tints: Metal Pincushion (Sondra Schwetman & Patrick Williams) 

January 17 through March 3

Schwetman functions as the political action committee of Metal Pin Cushion being that as a woman she has to function in the ‘lightly’ mad world of the patriarchy that we all find ourselves living under. Direct shifts between two series: clothing-based work and allegorical figures, constructs wary protests and the jaded observations of a southeast Texan refugee.  Working in fibers, fiberglass, bronze and steel the pieces are created to start a dialog about the human condition, particularly women’s issues from reproductive rights to creativity. Works such as “S.O.S” and “Witness” use black and white to denote the rearisen classic American issue of class dominance through non abstract racism. The allegorical figures are created using body casts, the tasteful figures are life scale and tend to be installed works rather than discrete objects.

Williams’ work consumes found mass gathered between time spent in nature and the man made. Organization of silk and driftwood pulls new organic forms out and into home and gallery space. The works reference wings, sails, insects and some said movement many taking advantage of the corner as site. The colorful wood and fiber constructions are conceived with vague fun and a tidy menace as visual options. They are often named after passages in books such as example work “Tuxedo from a dead man’s closet”. Williams’ work ranges in scale from the very intimate to fairly large. The corner dependent pieces tend to be larger.

 

Together the works create an array of features and visually tensioned object and situations. The title “Drops and Tints” refers to the unused ends of materials as well as life sometimes viewed through a rose-colored glass. Other times the glass is not so rosy or just plain half full.

We splash carnage and roughed up social flags in as much of a space as possible.

Knight Gallery

Noelle Cox: Underneath the Surface

January 20 through February 25

Through the motions of life, on the surface, shiny and clean, but just beneath, there is a storm, she rumbles and swirls. 

This is a showing of 20 years of expression and digestion.

Born in 1979, she lived a moderate childhood with 2 loving parents, and one younger sister. Youth for Noelle was steeped in the SoCal culture of entertainment, brimming with tanning beds, diet, pills, hair, bleach, and boob jobs. Luckily, she took her chance to escape here in Humboldt, where the “grass is greener,” but still, she was not left unscathed. This culture, or the lack thereof, had a huge impact on how she learned to see herself and the world. Noelle believes that it is important for a people to feed a healthy culture and knows that and essential part of that ingredient is honesty. Dealing with the emotional impact of an artificial culture, the unrealistic expectations and self-judgment will never be fully wiped clean. Instead, she says, “I’ve learned to manage ‘the storms’ with a paint brush.” Raw and intense, come witness the 20-year journey of a woman, mother, and lover, The artist named Noelle.

 

 

Anderson Gallery

Off the Wall

Off the Wall is more than an exhibition; it’s a heartfelt fundraiser supporting the Humboldt Arts Council. The exhibition features carefully curated works from contemporary west-coast artists, capturing the very essence of California’s soul. This exhibition warmly welcomes both new and seasoned collectors, offering original art at prices that embrace affordability—and even more exciting, collectors can take home their newly acquired artwork on the spot! Featured artists include Kerry Rowland-Avrech, Floyd Bettiga, Julie Smiley, George Van Hook, Laura Hohlwein, Philippe Gandiol, Melvin Schuler, Mimi La Plant, and Bill Van Fleet and many more California Artists. Each piece is a ready-made addition to any home or office, a testament to the love and passion of its creator. The Exhibition and Sale continues in the Anderson Gallery through December 17^th in perfect alignment to purchase gifts for the holiday season. All proceeds from this fundraising exhibition support the many programs of the Humboldt Arts Council, including the Morris Graves Museum of Art.

Museum Store/Permanent Collection Gallery

Visit the Museum Store for a selection of gifts and merchandise inspired by the artwork on view by Morris Graves, Glenn Berry, Melvin Schuler and Romano Gabriel. The Museum Store carries a wide selection of posters, contemporary art books, cards, exhibition catalogs, children’s books, note pads, tote bags, jewelry, scarves, felted products and artsy coffee mugs. Humboldt Arts Council Members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise in the store.

Homer Balabanis Gallery/Humboldt Artist Gallery

Venture into the Humboldt Artist Gallery in the Morris Graves Museum of Art—the perfect place to find that unique, original gift. The gallery features many exceptional Humboldt County artists currently working in our region.  Designed as an artist cooperative, the gallery features local artists working in a variety of media from representational and abstract paintings, prints, jewelry, photographs, and ceramics. Members of the Humboldt Artist Gallery include Vicki Barry, Julia Bednar, Jody Bryan, Allison Busch-Lovejoy, Jim Lowry, Paul Rickard, Patricia Sundgren-Smith, Sara Starr, Kim Reid and Claudia Lima.

The Morris Graves Museum of Art, located at 636 F Street, Eureka is open to the public noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is by donation, $5 for adults; $2 for seniors (age 65 and over), military veterans, and students with ID; children 17 and under free; Families with an EBT Card and valid ID receive free admission through the Museums for All initiative, Museum members are free. Admission is always free for everyone on the first Saturday of every month, including First Saturday Night Arts Alive!, 6-9 p.m.

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