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Gail Galli: Figures in Collage

Presented by MarinMOCA at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato CA

Jun 17 2023
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Aug 06 2023
Gail Galli: Figures in Collage

Riva, 2022, torn paper collage, 30 x 20 in. Courtesy the artist

Pastels, acrylic and oil paints, printmaking and collage assemblage, as well as sketching

2023 Artist Member Showcase

Gail Galli : Figures in Collage

Reception:
* June 17, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Exhibition Dates:

* June 17 – August 6

I have been seriously painting for about ten years. Although, my experience with drawing and painting began while studying Interior Design at the University of Oregon, long ago. Being able to transfer your design ideas to paper for viewing was a necessity. This was prior to the advent of the computer and the multitude of drawing programs. Yet it has always be an advantage to sit across from a client and to sketch up what words cannot describe.

I have enjoyed experimenting with pastels, acrylic and oil paints, printmaking and collage assemblage, as well as sketching. My art has primarily been of landscapes done En Plein Air and in my studio from photographs, I have taken, or a combination of each. Marin County and the surrounding counties are close to paradise and spectacular to paint. It is so much easier to paint outside with minimal distractions and maximum vistas.

I love color. After a career as a commercial interior designer I still wish to be involved with color choices and combinations. I do feel that I will struggle my entire life with color values and subtlety. Yet I constantly enjoy the challenge.

The Covid 19 pandemic brought about a shift in my interest when I remembered the assemblage idea. And I took up the art of collage work. I love seeing how little is required to portray an image of the human figure. I base my designs on simplified forms and shapes, primarily accented with indications of light and shadow. I would like my collage images to invoke a quiet thoughtful mood in the viewer and a desire to fill in the details not shown. The viewer should care that much is portrayed with a little use of natural materials. The central theme being the human form and the clothing and the different postures it can take. Age, sex and race adds interest to the collection. – Gail Galli

ADMISSION INFO

Second Floor Gallery and Ron Collins Gallery:
Free

Main Gallery Admission:
$10 General Admission
$8 Seniors 65+, Students, Military (with valid ID)
Free Children ages 12 and under
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Tickets are available at the front desk.

Additional time info:

Second Floor Gallery

Reception: June 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: June 17 - August 6

Museum Hours
Wednesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

500 Palm Drive, Novato, CA 94949

PARKING INFO

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