News release
The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Travel and Adventure,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.) now through March 4.
This juried showcase celebrates the spirit of exploration, inviting viewers to experience the beauty, culture and wonder of places around the world through the eyes of artists, according to a news release from the city.
From bustling streets and iconic landmarks to remote coastlines, vintage transportation and foods that tell a story, “Travel & Adventure” highlights the universal joy of discovery, the release said.
Among the featured artists is Justin Poole, whose vibrant oil-on-canvas works transform real locations into imaginative, dreamlike landscapes. “Although most of my work is inspired by real places to which I have traveled, I aim to capture a romanticized, dreamlike world with vibrant colors and unexpected juxtapositions. I hope that this work inspires people to go out into the world and make their own adventures,” Poole said in the release.
Also featured is photographer Nima Kharrazi, whose work reflects the emotional resonance of travel. “I feel as though, the more one travels, the more one feels connected to the whole of the world,” Kharrazi said in the release. “You meet interesting people, you hear new sounds and you get to experience a different version of your daily adventure. Every day is a gift — why not surprise yourself from time to time? These are my surprises.”
The exhibiting artists also include Ashleigh Abrams, Faye Abharian, Shiva Asrari, Joel Bareng, Sue Bozman, Lisa Broadway-Chow, Marita Braun, Catherine Carstens, Ryan Cheney, John Cowan, Meryl Goudey, Hope Horner, Keiji Ichikawa, Corissa Leeds, Allison Lauricella, Mellie Lewis, Eliska Makovicka, Mark Micchio, Jane Mick, Freda Morrison, Nancy Perkins, JJ Pomegranate, Rick Quinn, Debora A. Roselli, Olga Shiller, Miki Stromberg, Tesha Smith, Rose Smither, Jayme Sun Thomas, Izik Vu, Naomi Young and Mia Zumsteg.
To learn more about “Travel and Adventure” and upcoming art opportunities with the city of Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaArts.com or contact Garrett Fagan at [email protected].
