WHAT: Jackson Street Gallery Professional Art Opening #1: Horizon
ARTIST: Dyanna Dimick
CURATOR: Mark Harris
WHEN: Opening Reception: Friday, September 13, 5:00-7:00 PM
Art Show up from September 13-October 17, 2024
WHERE: Jackson Street Gallery and Lounge
WHY: The Professional Artist Series Art Shows are returning this year after an over four-year hiatus! Curated by Visual Arts Instructor, Mark Harris, these showings of work by professional artists from around the Bay Area offer a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn first-hand from visual artists working in the field. Opening Friday, September 13th from 5-7 PM with a reception in the Jackson Street Lounge, and a walk & talk through of the exhibit with Dyanna Dimick.
These exhibits and openings are OPEN to the Public and FREE FOR ALL!
Artist statement: Our horizon represents infinite possibility and perspective, the boundary between the known and the unknown.
This collection incorporates the various stages and things we face through life like challenging obstacles, hope, gaining broader perspectives or even just things just passing by.
The horizon changes with each piece hoping to influence the emotion of the viewer. The sky and sea dominate, evoking a sense of openness, freedom, or insignificance of human existence. A low horizon might emphasize groundedness, giving a sense of stability, calm, or intimacy. Sometimes it’s non-existent, bringing focus to the abstract objects. The horizon creates a dialogue between what is seen and known by us and what is imagined.
Just as the horizon appears to stretch endlessly, our possibilities and opportunities seem infinite if we look beyond our immediate surroundings and circumstances.
Horizon aims to bring awareness, mindfulness and joy to our relationship with our natural world. The future of our climate can be hopeful. We are on this journey together. Horizon acts as a metaphor for the now and the future-its challenges, promises, and the continuous journey toward growth.
Artist Bio: California coastal native Dyanna Dimick explores the human relationship with the natural world.
Her artwork features a balance of natural visual elements and man-made materials, with items like sun-bleached plastic and vintage paper serving as the foundation for many of her pieces. These materials act as visual inspiration whether they make it into the finished piece or not. Dyanna keeps a balance between a pleasant abstract aesthetic with muted natural colors and less refined materials. Her use of these materials reflects the intrusion of man-made objects into our natural environment and the complex relationship.
Dyanna’s signature lexicon of saw blade waves represent the interplay between the harshness of the industrial and organic softness of the natural world. Water symbolizes hope in a land of drought and fire, while playful colors and shapes make issues like the climate crisis more digestible. The unnatural materials and colors represent the complexity and long-lasting impact of humanity on our environment.
Dyanna's newest body of work builds upon her exploration of the natural world, focusing specifically on the sea, mesmerizing and ever changing. Drawing inspiration from her direct observations, she depicts the ebb and flow of currents, reflecting the inherent fluidity and movement of water. Dyanna captures the moods of the sea by using color variation, texture, layers and repetitive marks to guide the viewer's eyes.
Through her evocative portrayal of water, she invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty and fragility of our natural surroundings and the impact we have on it. Dyanna’s paintings serve as a reminder of the interconnection of all life and the profound impact that water has on our planet and ourselves. Her work is a reflection of her deep respect for the natural world and her commitment to reducing her own environmental footprint.