“From the Russian River to Santa Fe” Opening Reception Saturday, December 1st 4-8pm
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High Desert Spring by Mary Silverwood, Pastel, 28 x 40
From the Russian River to Santa Fe
FEATURING BRILLIANT COLORIST MARY SILVERWOOD (1932-2011)
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, December 1st 4-8pm // EXHIBITION DATES: December 1st, 2018 – January 11st, 2019
A unique showing of pastels and acrylics by Mary Silverwood will be exhibited at Calabi Gallery throughout the holiday season. Creating brilliant magic with pastels, Silverwood captured the luminous landscapes of Sonoma County and the Southwest.
Born in Bryan, Texas, Mary Silverwood described herself as a studio artist and a painter since the age of 16. After receiving a BFA from the University of Texas and attending Fort Worth Museum School, she moved to California and did post-graduate work at Sonoma State University. Silverwood worked in pastels, using black rag paper.
A new selection of works by Carolyn Lord, Lucy Martin and Carol Peek will also be featured, as well as the gallery’s usual eclectic collection of artwork in all media.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, December 1stfrom 4-8pm. The exhibition will run December 1st2018 – January 11th, 2019.