“Moving Energy” exhibition debuts at Moraga Art Gallery on March 20, 2024. The show features the works of member artists, Irene Needoba, Lucy Beck and guest artist, John S. Brown.
The exhibit will include works by more than two dozen gallery members and guest artists.
A reception will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The public is invited to view the art, chat with the artists, enjoy wine, light snacks, and music.
Irene Needoba
Irene’s idea and philosophy is not to represent the ideology and perfection of any culture in particular, but the chaos of embracing the human race as a whole. Her sources for making art are situations she has experienced or faces of people she has seen or met in the past or current events like climate change, fires and pollution in the oceans. Every piece of work is like her life with all its problems, frustrations and happiness. Through the paintings she wants to experience a new freedom, the sense of not belonging anywhere and yet to belong and represent all of us humans as a whole; exceeding all cultural definitions. She embraces the idea of “no traditions, no patriotism, no culture” but the experiences of all cultures, and to rebel against any idea of the “perfect” culture. You can visit her website at https://www.ireneneedoba.com/.
Lucy Beck
Lucy is drawn to the complex but fleeting beauty seen in the curves of a rose petal, the translucence of a poppy flower, the light in an eye, be it a hummingbird or human.We have those fleeting moments when we see nature in its glorious perfection, and then we are left with memories. “I like to put those memories on paper, so that as the flower fades, the trees lose their leaves, and we lose our light, we still have these beautiful memories”. A preview of her works can be seen on her website at https://www.lucybeckphotography.com/.
Guest Artist, John S. Brown
John Brown thinks of himself as a nature photographer, but the characterization is broad, rather than limiting. He explores nature in the wild, nature of people, nature of animals and nature of cities and communities. Explore more of his works on his website https://www.johnsbrown.com/-/johnsbrown/.
The show also contains paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, glassware, etchings, woodwork, photographs, prints, and much more by the gallery’s core of members. The Moraga Art Gallery’s Gift Boutique features handmade gift items created by local artists including glass items, ceramics, beautiful wooden bowls, boxed cards, small paintings, decorative pillows, cards, jewelry and other gift items.
Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 pm. We will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Address: 432 Center Street in Moraga’s Rheem Shopping Center,
For more information, please visit the gallery’s website: https://moragaartgallery.com or email moragaartgallery@gmail.com or call 925-376-5407.
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