The opening reception will be held September 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lindsay Museum and Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact lindsayartassociation@gmail.com or 559-359-6393.
This exhibition blends the colors, calligraphic movements, and cultural heritage of both artists with their observations of contemporary life, resulting in a visual celebration that inspires a renewed wonder and love for life. Complementing the visual arts, Nancy Wills and Kathrynne Wills will perform some of their favorite Latin pieces for guitar and cello. With 35 years of experience in the Central Valley, Nancy, and Kathrynne, a versatile musician and cellist with the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra for the past 11 years, promise a captivating musical experience.
Additionally, the exhibition will feature photos and family memorabilia telling the story of two Lindsay families, the Ruizes and Fevinger/Sernas, providing rich historical context to the event.
Cuellar’s ceramic series, The Ancestors Rejoice in Color, celebrates his heritage through vibrant and expressive works. Cuellar writes, “This body of work illustrates the ascension of my ancestors from the mud-covered fields they labored in. The colors, textures, and lines embody their joy and gratitude for the inherited gift of creative expression. The relief-painted vases in this series are glazed with high-sodium glass, which creates a distinctive ‘foamy’ texture. When shaping these thin-walled vases on the pottery wheel, I push the clay to its limits, achieving a density that transforms the vase into something more akin to glass than clay.”
Carlos’s paintings and sculptures, titled, Murmuration, explore the concept of unity in diversity through the mesmerizing phenomenon of bird murmuration’s. He explains, “The phenomenon of murmuration, where flocks of birds move in harmony to create stunning, fluid shapes in the sky, serves as a fascinating model for examining unity in diversity. In nature, each bird in a murmuration operates independently yet contributes to the overall pattern of the flock. By following simple rules — staying close to their neighbors, avoiding collisions, and aligning their speed and direction — they create a complex and beautiful display that seems to have a life of its own.”
“We’ve been wanting to invite and share our diverse cultures with each other for a long time,” Lindsay Art Association curator Trish Gutierrez said. “JUNTOS has been a long time coming to the Lindsay Museum and Gallery.
“I love the idea of layering an exhibit with colors, texture, history and sound. This show has it all. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and music that will bring us all together. Lindsay Art Association would like to thank all that helped. These things are never done alone.”
