The theme "Transformations" is on display during July and August at the Center for Healthy Generations. It captures the evolution artists experience as creators over the years, working with the mediums they love, expanding into mediums better suited to their imagination. The theme showcases early expressions of budding creativity or highlights the artistic journey and the pivots made along the way. Through the theme of Transformations, we hoped to provide a glimpse into the development of creative artists.
We encouraged our members to share one of their first creations and one of their latest works, emphasizing their unique evolution of style, technique, and spirit. Everyone starts somewhere, and we celebrate the pride in those beginnings while cherishing the creative paths that unfold. We relish the ongoing journey of artistic expression, savoring the diverse destinations we uncovered along the way!
We were thrilled to see some of our members bring in creations from their childhood, to be displayed next to other creations through their life. Some may know that their journey through creativity was greatly experimental, enjoying a multitude of processes, medium, and styles, and maybe still that experimental journey continues. Others may have realized that certain colors remain in their repertoire to this day, and that bold color play remains important in their creative process.
This was the essence of the Transformations theme: a time for our members to share examples of their creative journeys and to share those experiences with others.
Anthony Beal is the featured artist during June at Aquafit Activities Center. With interests spanning teaching, art, wood burning, theater support, and stage building, Anthony brings a wide range of creative influences to his work. His artistic style often leans toward graphic arts and classic movie-poster aesthetics, featuring bold colors, sharp contrasts, and an abundance of imagination. Dynamic and engaging, Anthony’s artwork is best experienced in person.
Raini Armstrong is featured during June at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Yucca Valley with a smaller works selection, things 11×14 and smaller. Loving watercolor above all other mediums, Raini has built an extensive collection of small creations through her frequent watercolor workshops and countless hours of experimentation. Many of these pieces began simply as explorations of the medium, created with no particular goal in mind other than the joy of painting.
Show your support by visiting these venues and enjoying beautiful creations! For more information about these venues, visit the Schedule page. For more information about these artists visit the Members page and search for their name.
Group Summer Exhibit - TRANSFORMATIONS
In style, in medium, in mood...