"3 YEARS EXHIBITION" - Solo exhibition by Vira Ustianska.
I am a Ukrainian artist. And I live in San Diego, not by chance...
My mission is to keep the tradition of Ukrainian Impressionism and share the aesthetic pleasure that gives me the strength and resilience. By capturing the essence of my surroundings in my canvases, I am contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage, creating a bridge between Ukrainian and Californian traditional painting.
During 3 years of living in the new country, I have created around 500 paintings. Every day work helped me focus on living in the moment, emphasizing the beauty around me. Now you can see familiar local scenes on my "living canvases" filled with special energy...
Each wall of this small gallery features paintings from 2022 to 2025. Come to my show to see how my style has transformed and discover more secrets of my oil painting technique, as well as support my Art, which is the meaning of my life.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 4-7 PM Space-in-Between Gallery, 4184 Adams Ave, 92116
Charlene Mosley’s current series explores the quiet, persistent resilience found in both nature and the human spirit—the instinct to endure, to adapt, and to survive. Through vibrant, textural oil paintings, bright and fluid watercolors, and intricately expressive drawings, Mosley visualizes the wild within us all. Intertwining human forms with elements of untamed wildlife and organic plant shapes, the artist wants to reveal a connection to the primal, emotional undercurrents that connect us to the natural world. Bold hues and layered textures reflect both inner strength and raw vulnerability.
Pollinators seen as fragile, like butterflies—appear throughout her work not only as symbols of delicate beauty, but of astonishing endurance. A butterfly, seemingly ephemeral, survives migration, transformation amidst often hostile environments. Wild animals such as tigers, are a reflection of inner courage, strength and adventure. Snakes are a symbol of taking risk and shedding an old self to adapt and flourish into something bigger. These creatures become metaphors for the hidden resilience we carry, the instincts we suppress, and the wild beauty we often forget exists within us.
Charlene Mosley invites viewers to activate and embrace their inner wild and highlights the importance of the balance between inward looking and outward living.
Show Dates: August 1- September 30th
Opening Reception: August 30th, 2025 Time: 4-7pm
Gallery Hours:
Wed: 3-7pm
Thu - Sat: 8a - 2:30pm
"Hoe in Peace: Mace in Woe: A Sculptural Representation of the Hamas War" by Hilary McGuire. Saddened by how Hamas and the Palestinian people have traded their food-producing hoes for the woes of war, longtime artist Hilary Paul McGuire has devised “Hoe in Peace: Mace in Woe." This piece was juried into the Sept/Oct 2024 "Small Art--Big Impact" fine art exhibit at the Ace Gallery in Oceanside, CA. Hours are: Tues, Wed, Thur from 11 AM to 6 PM and Fri from 11 AM to 5 PM through October 25th.
See more of Hilary's work at bit.ly/hpmcguire
Guild member John Oleinik is showing his paintings at Gallery 21, Spanish Village, Balboa Park, from August 13 – 26. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
John was awarded the “San Diego Award” at the San Diego County Fair. Congratulations, John!
For more information: oleinikarchitect@gmail.com - oleinikarchitect.com - #artjohno
Join us for our first Friday open studios event at Liberty Station in San Diego! Get ready to dive into the world of art and creativity as I unveil the inaugural issue of our new zine, Easel Tales.
Date: April 5 Time: 4 pm - 7 pm Location: 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, second floor
Experience the magic of art firsthand, mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and discover captivating stories woven through vibrant illustrations. ️✨
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with local artists and immerse yourself in a world of inspiration! See you there! ❤️
7 Printmakers have joined together to exhibit original printmaking and educate the public to the fine art of original hand-made prints. Guild members Angelika Villagrana, Jackie Dotson, Julianne Ricksecker and Ray Brownfield are among the 7.
Exhibition is on view at Gallery 21, Spanish Village, Balboa Park in San Diego, September 12 - 25, with gallery hours of 11- 4 daily. One of the printmakers is on hand each day to engage visitors in discussions of the various technical processes.
The public is invited to a reception Sunday September 17, from 4 - 7PM
I encourage our artists to consider applying to exhibitions sponsored by the HMVC Gallery in New York City. They often offer online exhibition opportunities through CaFÉ. There are no guarantees, but sometimes they rent space on an electronic billboard in Times Square. I had a brief moment of fame as “Tears for The Divided States of America” was displayed in Times Square on August 19 at 10:10 AM Pacific Time (1:10 PM Eastern Time). If you wish, you may go to www.RichSheaffer.com/exhibitions, where you can see a photo, and if your computer allows, you may be able to see a 30-second movie of the HMVC “Freestyle” exhibition as well.
My oil painting, "Hidden Valley IV, Mother & Son, " has been accepted into the National Oil and Acrylic Painting Society International Members' Exhibition; www.noaps.org
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