‘Psychedelic Sweets’
Yuma Art Center to hold opening reception for newest exhibit
Those who visit the Yuma Art Center will be met with varied, vibrant colors after the recent installment of the exhibit “Psychedelic Sweets.”
This Friday, community members are being invited to check out the newest showcase at the opening reception. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the art center, located at 254 S. Main Street.
The reception is free to attend and open to the public. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided and there will be a cash or credit bar.
“Psychedelic Sweets” will also be on display at the art center until Oct. 13 and can be viewed by the public during the center’s operating hours, which are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The exhibit features works from artists Scott Leinbach and Tania Bolin. According to materials provided by the art center, Leinbach is the neon artist at Sign Masters in Yuma.
Officials with the art center say that when he is not creating commercial pieces, Leinbach can be found designing and fabricating custom neon works and is known for his neoncar-sofas. Leinbach’s works can be found in the Central Gallery.
In the West Gallery, visitors of the art center can find Bolin’s paintings.
“Bolin’s artistic process began as a child when she remembers a box of crayons, markers and a coloring book being her best friends,” officials with the art center say. “Nature has become the primary source of inspiration for her work. Bolin’s paintings are characterized by contrasting shapes and bold compositions.
“Acrylic is the primary medium in her paintings, allowing her to work faster and create exclusive effects,” they added. “She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge.”
Additionally, works by Mea Flores, Ambar Munoz, Judy Phillips, Linda Willets and Nancy Worden will be on display in the North and South Galleries.
“These artists each uniquely represent psychedelic thoughts through deviating colors and vibrant use of mixed media,” Yuma Art Center officials say.
Upstairs, visitors of the art center can also check out works titled “Textured Thoughts” by Yulissa Alandana, as well as paintings by Arlene Towne.