A few installation shots from my recent show at the Morris Graves Museum in Eureka California, Behind, Beyond, Beneath: Scaling the Continuum. At the opening event on Saturday night, over 800 people came through the museum. I met some extraordinary people and had a terrific evening.
Special thanks:
A stellar team and museum staff—Jemima Harr, Janine Murphy, Laurey Sullivan, Virginia Wood, Laurie Arupa Richardson, Lisa Polack, Dennis Winstead and the Humboldt Arts Council.
Kevin Simmers, Ed Carrigan and Alison Yerxa for being my road trip buddies.
Dale Boudreau et al who made the long drive from Seattle.
Martine Bisagni, Amani Ansari and Brooklyn Workshop Gallery for joining in with an exquisite arrangement of flowers. The colors were perfect.
A few installation shots before the crowd arrived…
Your paintings look fabulous here, Deborah. What a beautiful show.
Thank you Maureen. It is an unusual space but seems very well suited for my work.
An elegant setting for your masterpieces! Highlights the accessibility of your work. Stunning!
Thanks Di. I like when anyone can come in and find a point of commonality.
Congratulations! The installation looks stunning!
Ron, thank you so much for your words. It means a lot to me. Best to you always!
Gorgeous!
The walls appear to be 18% gray or nearly so–a background that I think is more beneficial to work than white or off-white backgrounds. A beautiful showing of your work!
James, this is one of the few galleries with dark walls. With such a large skylight above the gallery, the dark background really seems to work. Thanks so much for your good eye in catching that.
Stunning! A brilliant show of your inspired work. Thank you Deborah.
Wow! What a beautiful and extensive show of your work! That museum looks wonderful. Congratulations to you on a terrific show! I note a catalog under the flowers. Is that available for purchase?
Nancy, thank you so much for your words. Yes, the catalog is available. It is on my website, here:
http://www.deborahbarlow.com/book.html
Your images of your show wets the appetite and encourages me to try drive up and see your show.
Simply gorgeous installation, Deborah. Congratulations!
Thank you Diane!
Deborah, your work looks so amazing in this setting. I love the groupings, and I think the dark walls augment the depth of the pieces. I’m so glad you could go out for the opening and enjoy the beauty of the work in a beautiful setting.
Thanks so much Diane. I really appreciate your take on the exhibit.
What an incredible venue for your work. 800 people!! This presentation with your exquisite new book, so impressive. I am proud and happy for you, D. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Congratulations.
oooo! The space complements the artwork very well. I love the title wall and the installations in the balcony/mezzanine area. Congratulations!
800 people. Isn’t that an astonishing crowd? Congratulations! The exhibit looks beautiful.
–Amrita (from Sebastopol)