Gallerist
Brittany Davis knows a bit about putting on an art show…she has been producing
pop-up events and creating fun art parties for the past two years. As of
October, she has opened her own permanent gallery called Beyond the Lines
Gallery at the legendary Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica.
“Almost
every show has a theme so I first look for pieces that match with that,” said
Davis. “Then I look for unique, balanced composition, intriguing,
uplifting creative works of all kinds,” The December show is open to
interpretation...with a broader sense of theme.
Stephanie Visser said she was excited to be
back participating in another show at Bergamot Station. She has previously
exhibited at bG Gallery and TAG Gallery – both located at the popular arts
center.
Stephanie Visser Inception # 6 untitled, 72x48
Originally
from southwestern Michigan, Visser received her BFA from Kendall College of Art
and Design. Now a Los Angeles resident, she
is a dedicated artist who is continuously creating. Visser works from the
inside out and strives to paint every day, allowing her vision to unfold. She
is always open to new possibilities. Visser allows her emotions to lead her, using color, light
to further complement her abstract paintings. She works in various media such
as acrylic, oil, and mixed-media. She recently participated in a group show in
her in Lake Michigan. She said she was proud to exhibit work with four artists
who grew up in the same area.
Find
out more about the paintings of Stephanie Visser on her website http://stephanievisser.com/
Floyd
Strickland has exhibited work
before with Davis via her pop-up events and said he is excited to show at the
new gallery. Working in acrylic
pigments and clay sculpture, he creates art nearly every day.
When asked about his
inspiration for the work featured in this Saturday’s exhibition, he replied, “For
the “Dancer” I wanted to create an image that displayed the grace, beauty and
power of dancers.
Floyd Strickland, Dancer
“Floyd
Strickland is a very driven talented painter,” said Davis. “Some of his pieces
feature his children and you can see the love within the painting. Using
patterns intertwined with powerful bold subjects usually on a bigger scale. His
work will definitely catch your eye as soon as you walk into the room.’
Davis
said she was also excited about another artist. “Rude Calderon is a stone
sculptor that transforms beautiful rocks into amazing pieces of art,” said
Davis “You can't help but stare and wonder how he achieved these masterpieces
in stone from the rougher edges to the smoothest points.”
Calderon said, “Once art is an integral part of your
life and vocation, one creates constantly, even while driving and taking the
environment around you. Everything feeds and informs the needs of the artwork.”
http://www.rudecalderon.com/
Kristina Ambriz is not a newcomer to the gallery. She was
featured in the October grand opening exhibition, as well as the November Portraits
exhibition and will once again be featured in the December show. “I have
also displayed artwork in one of Brittany’s pop up shows,” said Ambriz, who has
been painting for the past fifteen years. The art bug first bit her when she
won first place for a book cover contest in first grade. It was until middle
school that she seriously thought about art as a career.
Kristina Ambriz Carissa acrylic on canvas
Ambriz often works in acrylic paint since it’s fast drying
and she likes flexibility of the medium. “I also work with oils, watercolor, and colored
pencil. It depends on the project.” Her
recent work is in acrylic, with a focus on feminine portraiture. “I try to
balance the dichotomy between abstract and realism, developing an authentic yet
caricatured portrayal of each of my models.” http://www.kristinaambriz.com/
Come
to a fun art party on Saturday December 3rd 5pm-9pm. The closing party
takes place on Thursday December 29th 5pm-8:30pm. Beyond the Lines Gallery is located at
Bergamot Station, G #8, 2525 Michigan Avenue,
Santa Monica, 90404. http://www.beyondthelinesartshow.com/
