AWAKENING
southern california art projects + exhibitions
AWAKENING
October 15 - November 19, 2022
EXHIBITION STATEMENT
Amplifying nature’s beauty is a principal theme of Carin Gerard’s work. The California-based artist’s perception of the world is expressed through painting, where seemingly simple, natural objects are dramatically brought to life. While the shapes, shadows and textures are less perceptibly real, they take on both magical and majestic features. To create this effect, Gerard balances the classical realism of the Renaissance era with the spirt and spontaneity of contemporary art. Specifically, she paints from the innermost elements of a subject to the outermost. This allows her to amplify and enhance the pattern rather than worrying about its realistic interpretation.
Gerard’s new exhibition titled “Awakening” symbolically and harmoniously links sculptural peonies, majestic butterflies and ethereal skyscapes to create a sense of expectation and optimism. From the Latin “resplendere,” meaning “to shine back,” this collection is about the continually growing splendor of the natural world rather than a literal artistic representation of sheen or luster. She is in continuous exploration of transition and transformation, and the brilliance of her subjects are intent on imparting feelings of promise and potential. Each canvas captures a fleeting moment in time, reinforcing our awareness that beauty is a continuum. Gerard feels a profound sense of intimacy through the act of putting brush to canvas—taking ordinary objects and reinterpreting them in a way that sparks the imagination. Gerard states, “The inspiration is right in front of me. I don’t have to make anything up. Painting allows me to breathe my subjects into being, which is at once thrilling and brings enormous gratitude.”
Misty Floral Oil on Linen over Panel 50” x 50”
Harmony Oil on Cotton over Panel 36” tondo
Jonquieres Tulips
on Linen
Oil
50 x 60”
Grace Oil on Linen 48 x 36”
Follow the Light Oil on Cotton over Panel 36” tondo
Peony Poetic Oil on Linen over Panel 72 x 60”
Ethereal Light
Oil on Linen over Panel 40 x 40”
Swirling Sensation 2 Oil on Linen over Panel 60 x 44”
Swirling Sensation 1 Oil on Linen over Panel 60 x 44”
Dreamscape Oil on Linen over Panel 48 x 48”
IN THE STUDIO
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EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTIONS
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Exhibition Opening October 15, SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2020 “Covid Diaries”, SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2018 "Resplendence" Solo Exhibition. SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2017 “Spring Showcase" John Pence Gallery
2016 “Into Her Own” Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion
2016“Thin Air Thick Skin” SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2016 “Still Life” John Pence Gallery
2015 “Florals /Still Life” John Pence Gallery
2014 "Dialogues" SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2013 "Still Life" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2012 "Organic Origins" Solo Exhibition. SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2012 "Still Life / Trompe L'oeil" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2012 "Gallery Artists Group Show" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2011 "West Coast Painters" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2011 "Size Matters" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2011 "Recent Arrivals" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2010 "Summer in San Francisco" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2008 “Contemporary Still Lifes” Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, California
2008 ”Florals” John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2007 "Views and Visions: The Still Life" Reynolds Gallery, Santa Barbara, Califonia
2007 "Small Still Life Exhibition" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2006 "Summer in San Francisco" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2005 "Still Life, 2 Views" SCAPE, Corona Del Mar, California
2005 "Valentines" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2004 "Summer in San Francisco" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco California
2004 "Allegories" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2003 "International Summer Salon", Eleanor Ettinger Gallery, New York, New York
2003 "Summer in San Francisco" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2002 "Still lifes Florals Interiors" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
2002 "Vero" DNFA Gallery, Pasadena California.
2001 La Biennale Internazionale Dell’Arte Contemporanea, Florence, Italy
2001 "The Pool Show" DNFA Gallery, Pasadena, California
2000 "Realism" Diane Nelson Fine Art, Laguna Beach California
2000 "Still Lifes, Florals and Trompe L’Oeil", John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, California
1999 Galerie Enatsu, Hiroshima, Japan, Solo Exhibition
1998 Galerie Enatsu, Okinawa, Japan, Solo Exhibition
1997 "Still Lifes and Florals" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco California
1996 "Still Lifes and Florals" John Pence Gallery, San Francisco California
COLLECTORS (partial list)
Dolly Parton, Nashville, Tennessee
Patricia Gucci, London, England
Angela Ahrendts, Apple
Simon Sinek, Optimist and Author of Start With Why
Sherri Crichton, California
Mac and Lisë Davis, Bel Air, California
Michelle Phillips, Los Angeles, California
Cheryl Ladd and Brian Russell, California
Sue Grafton, Montecito, California
Dr. Raj Kanodia, Beverly Hills, California
Sue Gross, California
Ann Marie Scichili, Texas
Conte Contini Bonacossi, Italy
Herbert and Bui Simon, Indianapolis, Indiana
Chuck Woolery, Beverly Hills, California
Michael Murphy, CKE
Cav. Guido M. Barbucci, Florence, Italy
Tom Monagham, CEO Dominoís Pizza
Bui Nakhirunkonok, Miss Universe, Thailand
Mark Landrum, CEO Landrum Bank, Columbia, MO
Christoph and Karen Teves, Switzerland
Jeffrey and Margo Barbakow, Montecito, California
CORPORATIONS (partial list)
Montage Beverly Hills Hotel
Los Angeles Duplication & Broadcasting
First National Bank, Columbia MO
Bowling Green State University, Alumni Association, Ohio
Lucky Brand Dungarees, Gene and Arlene Montesano, California
Villa di Capezzana, Carmignano, Italy
New Vision Television, Atlanta, Georgia
Paul Mitchell Systems – John Paul DeJoria, Malibu, California
The Camden Esthetic Association, Beverly Hills
southern california art projects + exhibitions Published on occasion of “Carin Gerard Awakening Exhibition” October 15 - November 19, 2022 Curated by Jeannie Denholm Catalogue Design by Kathleen Updyke Brown Exhibition Statement by Holly Richmond Photo Credits: Artwork photography by Christopher Broughton Sketchbook photography by Christy Gutzeit © 2022 SCAPE | southern california art projects + exhibitions All artwork © Carin Gerard SCAPE | southern california art projects + exhibitions 2859 e. coast highway, corona del mar, ca 92625 info@scapesite.com 949.723.3406 scapesite.com