Image: Peter Connors
A compelling new exhibit at Petaluma Arts Center Tidal Response explores the intersection of art and science through a series of responses to coastal environments, with particular emphasis on Sonoma County.
Some of these marine impressions are more literal– in Peter Connors’ case, displaying formerly living sea creatures as a medium in his delicate algae pressings; in Chris Dewees’ case, using sea inhabitants as part of his actual process of Gyotaku printing.
Other works are more conceptual, as Richard and Judith Selby Lang repurpose objects found at the water’s edge to express both environmental philosophy and sense of place.
Image: Holly Sumner
Collectively, these seven artists, Peter Connors, Chris Dewees, Courtney Mattison, Julia Edith Rigby, Judith & Richard Selby-Lang, and Holly Sumner – some trained in fine arts, some in biology– enter into a dialogue with nature, and with each other, breaking down disciplinary silos and allowing for a more holistic and perhaps richer exploration of a complex ecosystem.
This exhibit opens August 19th and runs through October 21st, 2017 with a free to the public opening reception on the 19th, from 5pm to 7pm.
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