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| "Le Mec" from Ms. Karlton's Anduze Series |
The
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) is exhibiting the work of
fine artist and Santa Cruz resident Mary Karlton at the Octagon Café.
SANTA
CRUZ, Calif. (July 22, 2013) -- The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and
History (MAH) is exhibiting the work of fine artist and Santa Cruz
resident Mary
Karlton at the Octagon Café. Opening on July 23
and running through September 22, the show will feature two series
from Ms. Karlton's extensive body of work: the "Pomegranate
Series" and the "Anduze Series," which celebrate human
diversity and individuality. The public is invited to meet the artist
at the opening night event on Friday, August 2, from 5 pm to 8 pm at
the Octagon Café at the MAH. This coincides with the Santa Cruz
First Friday Art Walk.
The
bright and vibrant Pomegranate Series portraits depict individuals
from all walks of life and diverse ethnic backgrounds. The first
painting in the Pomegranate Series, "How Are You, M' Lord?"
received first prize in the Madera County Arts Pomegranate Festival
in 2012. This painting is an homage to the late Frank Snell of Santa
Cruz, medical professional in the US Army who served in Vietnam,
professor at Cabrillo College and Hartnell College, world traveler,
and benefactor. The pomegranate held special significance to Mr.
Snell, as he had hoped to publish a book about his life experiences
which he planned to call "The Pomegranate." The project was
cut short by his untimely death.
In
the Anduze Series, Ms. Karlton explores the lively and fascinating
characters encountered during a recent trip to the South of France
and Paris. In this collection, Ms. Karlton brings together mixed
media and bold contemporary design inspired by street art and the
Cubist style of Picasso to capture the rich personality of each
figure.
Fine
art giclée prints on canvas of all works from the two collections
will be available for purchase.
About
Mary Karlton
Mary
Karlton studied painting and printmaking in Chicago, San Francisco,
and Santa Fe. Her style is eclectic with highly textured works that
combine elements of collage, photography, and abstraction. She is
captivated by the versatility and expressive potential of acrylic
media. Her heroes in the art world are multifaceted and innovative -
DaVinci, Lautrec, Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, Magritte, Klimt,
Kandinsky, Schiele, DeKoonig, and Richter. Her award-winning work has
been included in a wide array of exhibitions in Northern and Southern
California, including various books, galleries, and wine labels.
Ms.
Karlton lives in the scenic coastal town of Santa Cruz, CA with her
husband, musician and photographer Peter Sterbach. To learn more
about Mary Karlton or to view her online gallery, please visit
http://www.marykarlton.com.
Contact:
Mary
Karlton
Mary
Karlton Fine Art
303
Potrero St., Suite 12B
Santa
Cruz, CA 95060
(831)
466-9660
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