Cumulative Views Opening Reception

Thursday, February 16th from 6-8pm

An opening event with light bites and refreshments and a chance to hear from the artists.

You'll get to take a first look at Cumulative Views, an exhibition featuring the artworks of Jerry Ross Barrish, Ellen Little and Tiffany Schmierer at the Randall Museum.

At 6:15pm we will hear from the artists in the show.

All ages welcome. 21+ wine

Curatorial statement: Cumulative Views

The three artists in this exhibition start with an accumulative approach, collecting and gathering objects and imagery and transforming these disparate parts into new visions. The resulting artworks are explorative and capture the layered experiences that each artist has with the Bay Area as an inspiring place to source imagery and materials.

Jerry Ross Barrish collects found objects for his assembled sculptures on the beaches, bayshore, roadways, and recycling centers near San Francisco. His expressive figurative pieces bring a new narrative and vitality to the discarded found materials that he reimagines.

Ellen Little’s large scale watercolors draw from daily walks collecting and observing the diverse local flora and fauna. Her work explores the cycles of life where birth, aging, and death are intertwined and nothing remains constant. Her fluid watercolor application captures this delicate impermanence.

Tiffany Schmierer’s sculptural work highlights the interconnections we have with each other and with our complex environment. She uses clay to capture the forms and imagery of accumulated memories and observations of the city that she often gathers through photographing and sketching on city hikes.

Guests will enjoy:

• First chance to see Cumulative Views
• Opportunity to meet the artists
• Access to the Randall exhibits and grounds
• Light snacks and wine from Cafe Josephine

Notes:

• The Museum is wheelchair accessible
• Facemasks recommended, not required

Transportation:

Muni service with a steep but short walk includes 24 bus, or K, L, or M to the Castro Street station or 37 Corbett to Roosevelt Way. Parking is free, but may fill up. Additional street parking is available in the surrounding streets.

To learn more about Randall Museum — our classes, programs, and events-visit our website.

RSVP required.