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August – September 2021 | Visionary Art Legacy

Mark Henson, "Lost Horizon", 2020, Oil on Hemp, 28 x 32 inches
Mark Henson, "Lost Horizon", 2020, Oil on Hemp, 28 x 32 inches

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.

Nicolai Larsen, Ancient Astronomers, 1993 acrylic on canvas, 55” x 47”
Nicolai Larsen, Voyagers, 1994 acrylic on canvas, 52” x 45”
Geoffrey Chandler, Infinity Series #22, Universe All, 1983 acrylic on canvas, 36” x 48”
Gary Graham, Progress-Regress, 1980 acrylic on canvas, 51” x 47”
Mark Roland Omniverse, 1989 oil on canvas, 34” x 42”
Mark Henson, Restoring the Future, 2010, oil on canvas, 48” x 66”
Mark Henson, Lost Horizon, 2020 oil on hemp, 28” x 32”
Mark Roland The Elysian Fields, 2013 Acrylic on Hardboard 19” x 25”
Mark Roland The Visitation, 2002, acrylic, 14” x 19”
Paul Nicolson Butterfly Mystic, 2003 oil on canvas, 48” x 36” Artist Collection
Paul Nicholson Bodega Mystic, 1995 oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
Mark Roland, Soul Ship, 2010 mixed media, 12” x 10”
Garret Moore, Gaia Light, 1991 acrylic on board, 20” x 20”
Margaret Daley, Empire of Desire, 1986 acrylic on canvas, 23” x 20”
Margaret Daley, Dew Princess, 1983 acrylic on canvas, 44.5” x 26.5”
Susan Kelk Cervantes, Eyes of Time, 2017 acrylic on canvas, 36” x 36”
Gary Graham, Parallel Universe, 2020 acrylic on canvas, 36” x 48”
Mark Roland, White Bird, 2008, acrylic on board, 17” x 21”
Mark Henson, The Dreamer, 2014, oil on canvas, 24” x 36”
Nicolai Larsen Starpools, 1993 acrylic on canvas, 40” x 56”
Garret Moore Anima Illuminare, 1987 acrylic on board, 16” x 11”
Garret Moore Chimah, 1988 acrylic on board, 20” x 20”
Paul Nicholson Expecting to Fly, 2018 oil on panel, 36” x 72” Artist Collection

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.

Click to Watch Recorded Talk #1

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.

Click to Watch Recorded Talk #2