August 21 - September 19
In Person Reception + Catalog Signing
Friday, August 27, 5 - 7 pm
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An invitational painting exhibit held at the Chico Art Center showcasing artists from the original Visionary Art Movement born in San Francisco out of the late 60s and early 70s. The featured artists were inspired by the psychedelic era, spiritual awakening, transformative synergy, and a search for a deeper meaning of life.
The moon landing and seeing the whole earth from space gave a renewed sense of wonder about where we live, and our vision expanded. Utopia, cosmic consciousness, East meets West philosophies, and fantastic realism were concepts that artists would discover and draw upon. Some artists painted scenes of earthly beauty, a return to Eden, or imaginary landscapes from their psyche and the cosmos. Sacred geometry, world building, the beauty of nature and the human body were important themes. The artists became magicians of color, and alchemists of light, transmuting inner visions into wondrous sanctuaries for the soul.
This show comes at a particular time when there is a greater need for hope to sustain us moving forward. The works selected for this exhibit and catalog were chosen to foster hope, renew our spirits, create a meditative space to bring us joy and promote healing. ~ Nicolai Larsen
Featured Artists:
Susan Cervantes
Geoffrey Chandler
Margaret Daley
Ann Erpino
Gary Graham
Mark Henson
Nicolai Larsen
Garret Moore
Paul Nicholson
Mark Roland
This exhibit was proposed, produced and sponsored by Marion Hunziker-Larsen and Nicolai Larsen.
ART TALKS
TALK #1
Sunday, August 29, 4:00 PM
Mark Roland & Mark Henson
Mark Roland shares his personal journey with the Visionary Art Movement and historical references. Mark Henson reflects on his origins, influences and political implications of visionary art.
TALK #2
Sunday, September 12, 4:00 PM
Garret Moore & Gary Graham
Garret Moore will talk about the importance of being an artist in today’s society. Gary Graham will share his Haight Ashbury connection in the 1960’s, his roots of public art, and the artist warehouse scene South of Market Street in San Francisco.
