Souvenirs: A Reflection of Memory delves into how we document and convey our surroundings to maintain a sense of our own internal landscape in years to come. When we take photos of our surroundings, paint, or write about them in stories, songs, or poetry, time slows down to embrace that moment and memories emerge.
The partial title of this exhibit Souvenirs comes from the French word souviens to remember. Etymology. Inherited from Middle French soubvenir, from Old French sovenir, from Latin subvenīre (“come to mind, occur to”), from sub + veniō. Our keepsakes or souvenirs help to keep our memories alive.
This exhibition focuses on a selection of works from Petaluma artists of various settings, be it coast, land, sky, urban, rural, nature and human-made.
Artists in the Exhibition: Michael Acker, Karen Bolan, Paige Green, Carol Larson, Kathryn St. Clair, Jim Thomas, Henry White, Michael Woolsey, Suzanne Young
Curated by Llisa Demetrios
PAC's Current Exhibition
Souvenirs: A Reflection of Memory
Related Events in February
Curator's Tour
Saturday, February 10 from 4-5pm
Join Llisa Demetrios, Curator for PAC's current exhibition, for a 45 minute insider's perspective on the works of art in the exhibition. Llisa will discuss key works as well as behind the scenes insights into planning the exhibition. There will be time for Q&A.
$12 Members; $15 Non-Members
Collage Workshop with Suzanne Young
Saturday, February 17 from 12-4pm
Suzanne Young is an accomplished artist and is currently exhibiting work at the Petaluma Arts Center. In this collage class, participants will learn the basics of layering materials, texture, pattern and building up memories. It's a fast moving 4 hour class as there are many steps to creating a finished product. All supplies will be provided including acrylic paints and a 12 x 12 panel. Bring any special papers or collage material to incorporate in the final layer. If you have any questions contact: Suzanne@SuzanneYoung.Art; www.SuzanneYoung.Art
Space for 8 enthusiastic participants. Ages 15 and up.
Location: PAC Classroom
$125./members. $140/non-members Includes tools and materials
Hours: Friday and Saturday 12-4pm
