Casting a Shadow: 3-Dimensional Art | Whittier Art Gallery | Aug 9

Casting a Shadow: 3-Dimensional Art | Whittier Art Gallery | Aug 9

Come celebrate the 3D Group’s 20th Anniversary Year at the exhibition's opening reception!

By Whittier Art Gallery

Date and time

Location

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Avenue Whittier, CA 90602

Agenda

2:15 PM - 2:55 PM

Digital Sculpting and 3D Printing Demo

Hero Ngauv


Come early to see how one of our artists starts his sculptures digitally before 3D printing in resin and painting with acrylics!

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Wire Sculpture Q&A

Carol Neidefer


Stop by to learn about how our artist creates her amazingly detailed wire sculptures!

3:25 PM - 5:00 PM

Main Opening Reception

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • Free venue parking

Join us for the opening reception of Casting a Shadow: 3-Dimensional Art at the Whittier Art Gallery on Saturday, August 9, from 2–5 PM.

This special exhibition celebrates 20 years of the 3-Dimensional Artists Group, showcasing exceptional work by twenty Southern California artists across a wide range of media: sculpture, assembláge, ceramics, collage, fiber and textile arts, jewelry, mosaic, cold cast bronze, 3D printing, and more.

This isn’t your typical group show. Each piece is gallery-quality and collectible. Many are available for purchase directly through the gallery. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious about contemporary 3D art, you’ll discover work that surprises, inspires, and invites a closer look.

Reserve your free spot today and join us for the opening reception on Saturday August 9 from 2-5 PM! While admission is free, RSVPing guarantees you'll receive event reminders so you don't miss your opportunity to speak to the exhibiting artists and view live demos!


Exhibiting artists:

Gaye Berger

Mary Bridges

David Brooks

Patricia Brown

Belén Duarte

Harriett Foley

Quincey Grace

Susan Helms

Maya Hivale

Signe Jameson

Margaret Kruzel

Donna Larson

Joann Libolt

John MacLean

Carol Neideffer

Hero Ngauv

Holly Overin

Phyllis Swanson

Michael Tyler

Thomas White


Enjoy complimentary refreshments while meeting the artists, exploring their creative processes, and engaging in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The Whittier Art Gallery proudly supports both emerging and established talent, presenting museum-style exhibitions in a historic, community-rooted venue.

Located in the heart of Whittier, the gallery is easily accessible from Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Downey, La Habra, Hacienda Heights, Cerritos, Montebello, and the greater Los Angeles area.

The exhibition runs through the end of August—but the opening reception is your best chance to meet the artists and experience the work firsthand. Don’t miss it!


Below is a small sampling of art on display:

A wire sculpture featuring a butterfly painted red, black, and white on a white flower by Carol Neideffer.


A painted gourd featuring a pair of cranes standing next to a tree with the sun painted in metallic gold in the background by Donna Larson


A digital sculpture of the top half of a woman wearing a fancy dress dress seeming to spring out of the pages of an open book while holding a book herself by Hero Ngauv


Holly Overin


David Brooks


Red, black, and white beaded jewelry with metal accent pieces draped on a mannequin. The set features three necklaces of different lengths and a variety of earrings by Belén Duarte.


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FreeAug 9 · 2:00 PM PDT