FROM THE GROUND UP
Artist’s Reception:
Saturday, Nov. 6, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Artist’s Q & A Panel:
Saturday, Nov. 13 at 3:00 PM
In her latest exhibition, From the Ground Up (Nov. 2-27, 2010), botanical artist Sally Jacobs inspires us to find the extraordinary in the ordinary with her hyper-real depictions of the everyday fruit, vegetables, and flowers we find at the local Santa Monica or Hollywood Farmers’ Markets. While staying true to the botanical art tradition of accurate portrayals of plants, Jacobs brings a modern edge to her subjects through her eye-popping displays of color and detail that she captures with her watercolor layering techniques. Jacobs explains, “Several paintings in the exhibit adhere to the traditions of botanical art, but with others I’ve strayed a bit, adding background color or composing the picture in a playful way. I wouldn’t enter these non-traditional pieces into juried botanical shows, but in my own show, I decided to ‘take liberties.’ Almost all of the subjects come from local outdoor markets. I love to cook and paint and I choose subjects that cater to both of my passions.”
TAG Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Avenue, D3
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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You may also like the Sally Jacobs Collection at ArtPlantae Books.
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