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#TBM Artist Interview: WAV Artist Taras Tulek 1946 - 2014

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Artist Interviews

#Throw Back Mondays (originally posted 8/22/10)

At about 22-years-old, Taras Tulek pursued art for only two reasons.

“I wanted to help people. I wanted to challenge myself,” says Tulek, who will turn 64 this month.

Wishing to pursue a job that allowed him to assist others who suffer mentally, Tulek was on-path towards earning a degree in psychiatry. But then, he changed his mind.

“I decided that I could really challenge myself by being an artist,” says Tulek, who believes he could serve the same role of assisting others as an artist.

“I could then give the same comfort to people through art, and really express … the awesomeness of existence to other people.”

(l)Our Lady Of Black Light under White Light
(R)Our Lady Of Black Light under Black Light

JUN

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Artists Opening: Erik ReeL and Diane Silver

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Past Openings

Erik ReeL and Diane Silver

July 13 - August 20, 2017

Porch Gallery, Ojai, CA

MAY

29

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#TBM Artist Interview- WAV Resident Frances Spencer

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Artist Interviews

#Throw Back Mondays (originally posted 8/10/10)

As a playwright, a poet, a painter, and a print-maker, Frances Spencer has firmly planted herself in both the world of art and the world of writing and drama--but there really is not much of a distinction to be found there. Spencer has lived and enjoyed her two passions thoroughly through her experimenting and conceiving and creating.

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MAY

22

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#TBM Artist Interview- WAV Resident Luther Gerlach

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Artist Interviews

Luther Gerlach—A Modern Day Vintage Photographer

#Throw Back Mondays (originally posted 8/10/10)

Edward Weston’s vintage classical photography took simple subjects--the naked body or a simple plant--and transformed each into something magnificent through his genius use of the camera and the darkroom. Luther Gerlach is one of many who studied Weston’s work and immediately became enthralled with his skill--both technical and visual.

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The WAV Working Artist Ventura Sofia Williams Luther Gerlach

MAY

16

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#TBM Artist Interview- WAV Resident Erin O’Brien

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Artist Interviews

#Throw Back Mondays (originally posted 8/10/10)

Erin O’Brien Brings Your Walls to Life

Upon entering O’Brien’s studio the first item that catches your attention is a life like painting of three young boys. The painting was immaculate; the clarity was so precise that I could’ve sworn it was in HD. The beauty of this painting reminded me of another great painting done by a superb renaissance artist: “Portrait of the Artist Brother and Sisters by Sofonisba Anguissola”. Once inside I had the pleasure to make the acquaintance of O’Brien’s dear friend Betty. O’Brien was very humble, and without the help of Betty I wouldn’t have been able to pry some of O’Brien’s outstanding accomplishments out of her.

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The WAV Working Artist Ventura Raymond Moura Erin O’Brien

MAY

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#TBM Artist Interview- WAV Resident Colin Fraser Gray

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Artist Interviews

#Throw Back Mondays (originally posted 8/10/10)

Tea with Colin Fraser

Before meeting with Colin Fraser Gray, I had the opportunity to browse through his website; www.colinfrasergray.com. The website gave me a brief overview of Colin’s work, and his accomplishments. His work is mesmerizing; it jumps out and literally shakes your soul. This was the feeling it gave me from looking at the online photo’s, to see his artwork close up in real life was an experience all its own. From my research I came across interesting facts on Colin. In 2006 Colin rocked the city of Santa Barbara with his controversial sculpture “W”. The sculpture is a toppled, upside down McDonalds sign with green arrows shot into it. A very powerful piece that, I took as a stance against the corporatism that was running rampant at the time, and the head honcho known as “Dubya”.

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The WAV Working Artist Ventura Raymond Moura Colin Fraser Gray

APR

19

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It's time to get your hands dirty!

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Home & Garden

Whether you have a backyard or just a few containers on the patio, sunny days are your cue it's time to garden. Growing your own flowers, herbs and vegetables is a lot of fun, and with some simple tips, it can be pretty easy to make sure your outdoor space is a showstopper.

The experts at Ball Horticultural Company offer insight into the year's top gardening trends so you can plant with confidence and creativity:

APR

17

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Artists Opening: Group Exhibition

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Past Openings

Group Exhition

April 22-June 4, 2017

Dab Art, Ventura, CA

APR

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Artist Opening: Rodger Klein

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Past Openings

Rodger Klein

April 7- April 30, 2017
Tool Room Gallery @ Bell Arts Factory, Ventura, CA

"Wings" 53"x36"

MAR

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Moholy-Nagy at LACMA

By Society 805 Staff Writer

in Visual Arts

Art Review

BEYOND THE 805

Moholy-Nagy at LACMA

Every so often a person is able to see the consequences of their current time so clearly, to see the lines of development play out ahead of them, it is as if they can see the future. In such a case it doesn’t seem so much as if they influence those who come after, so much as that they seem to almost live and work in the future. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy was such an artist. Working well over a half-century ago, there are few areas of our visual culture today that have not been touched or anticipated in some way by Moholy-Nagy. God knows what might have happened had he lived long enough to use a computer.