UPCOMING ART EVENTS ON SITE

Here at the cemetery, we are hosting a number of fine artists for our 2010-2011 season..

Alfred Stieglitz once said, “In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” Yemma’s photographs, skillfully crafted, are founded in her artistic roots as a painter, suitably embody Stieglitz’s astute comment. The delicate lines, sweeping angles, and overlapping images of Yemma’s unique prints evoke wonder amid the serenity of curving white lilies, the rounded corners of tulips, or the sweeping aura of orchids.

“The visual arts have always been part of my life,” Yemma states. Her mother is an accomplished painter and sculptor, and Yemma earned her degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting and ceramics. Photography has become her medium of choice and it shows. She has received Awards of Merit and Awards of Excellence in the 2007 & 2008 juried California Fine Arts Competition, First Place in the Sacramento Bee Travel Photography and Garden Photography contests, and First Place – Photography in the 2007 KVIE juried art auction, among other awards. Her work has been featured in area galleries such as Viewpoint and Appel. However, her success is perhaps best measured by the breathtaking attention to detail in every composition and the sense of awe and beauty each evokes in the viewer.

Please meet Judy Yemma and experience her work for yourself at a free reception on Sunday, July 11th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, held at Gallery 1855, in the Davis Cemetery office building located on the sumptuous historic grounds, 820 Pole Line Road (corner of E. 8th St.). Her photographs will be displayed from July 1st through July 31st, and those unable to attend the reception may view the work between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM weekdays at Gallery 1855.

W. Eugene Smith said, “Photography is a small voice, at best, but sometimes one photograph, or a group of them, can lure our sense of awareness.” For members of the Photography Club of Davis, luring such awareness is both a goal and an accomplishment. In August, Gallery 1855 is proud to showcase extraordinary work by club members including include Samar Alassaad, Crilly Butler, Mark Castellucci, Joe Finkleman, Kevin O’Connor, Bob Sahara, Jerry Schimke, and George Tchobanoglous.

The Photography Club of Davis sprang into existence with a fullagenda in October, 2008. Nearly two years later, the club has participated in a partnership with the Natsoulas Gallery and been featured in shows at Bistro 33, International House of Davis, and now, at Gallery 1855 at the Davis Cemetery District office. The club also holds workshops, offers critiques, and staffs non-profit classes.

Please come meet these photographers and experience their work at a free reception on Sunday, August 8th, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Gallery 1855, located in the office building on the historic grounds of the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole line Road (corner of E. 8th St.) Those unable to attend the reception may view the work between August 1st and August 31st on weekdays between 9 AM and 3 PM at Gallery 1855. Please visit the website www.daviscemetery.org for more information, or call us at (530) 756-7807.

July: Judy Yemma

Length of Show - July 1st to July 31st, 2010
Reception - July 11th, 2010

August: The Davis Photo Club

Length of Show - August 1st to August 31st, 2010
Reception - August 8th, 2010

September: Betty Berteaux and Sue Wright

Length of Show - September 1st to September 30th, 2010
Reception - September 12th, 2010

October: Celebration of Life Festival

Length of Show - October 1st to October 31st, 2010
Reception - October 10th, 2010

November: TBA

Length of Show - November 1st to November 30th, 2010
Reception - November 14th, 2010

December: Chris Schiller and Dave Robertson

Length of Show - December 1st to December 31st, 2010
Reception - December 12th, 2010

The Davis Cemetery will open its doors, hosting two artists’ photography to the Davis community for the month of April. The series kick-off features work by Michael Radin and Jerry Berry. Michael Radin is an accomplished local photographer with a number of notable series. The work to be featured at the cemetery is from his series, “Plein Air Photography at 50 MPH”. Co-featured photographer Jerry Berry has an equally varied portfolio. With a keen eye for beautiful landscapes, Berry takes his viewers on an epic journey. Our two artists showing in April are highly respected and visually fascinating photographers. Michael Radin lives here in Davis and Jerry Berry lives here in Northern California; they both have different but highly individualistic visions. To paraphrase, “This ain't your grandmother's art!".

May: Pete Eckert

Gracing the walls in the month of May, the Davis Cemetery District’s office will be hosting art from two special guests. Hailing from Sacramento, Pete Eckert’s photography not only astounds the public, but inspires. A founder of the Blind Photographers Guild, Mr. Eckert’s mission is to capture the moments that he cannot see anymore. Because of his remarkable blind photography, many cannot help but appreciate the effort and time he takes to craft his shots. Showing with Mr. Eckert will be Joe Finkleman, one of the Cemetery’s own. His photography has birthed a number of highly varied series. The work in May features unusual photographs – part theater, part still animation. The main pieces that will be shown include forms of “light puppets” Finkleman has created.

June: Judy Yemma

“Layers of images, color and texture” not only please the senses of her viewers, but inspires the feelings of spirituality and emotion with her work. By creating in several stages, Judith Monroe takes prints of beautiful landscapes and colors them with a multitude of supplies; sometimes colored pencils, pastels, or watercolors. The results are not only awe-inspiring, but always a pleasure to admire. Her work has been featured on a number of different circuits, including Tree Davis and the Blue Wing Gallery of Woodland. She is deeply rooted in the celebration of nature, often using trees in many parts of her collection. She attended CSU Sacramento, exploring many different possibilities of art through any class that they offered that pertained to the subject. Her beautiful works can be attributed to "falling in love with photography", and is shown through the minute and meticulous details in every piece.