As many of you may know, I really enjoy checking out local art in Walnut Creek. The Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center is one of the best galleries in the area and always produces interesting, exciting exhibits. I went to check out their newest one, and wasn’t disappointed!”Altered States” is guest curated by Heather Marx, and features artists across generations living and working along the California coast. These artists use natural elements or the environment to create their artwork. I loved the entire exhibit, but my favorite was the circles made in the snow by footprints; it doesn’t look real, but on closer inspection it is! Maybe it is my love of skiing and the mountains why the piece resonates with me.
It was a pretty stunning display of artwork in there when I visited. I’d highly recommend checking it out soon! The artists here apparently use a wide range of media and want to create art using process and reclamation techniques. There was a docent talking about the artwork on the day we visited and it always gives you a better perspective of the work.
According to the Bedford Gallery website, the “Altered States” exhibition highlights the natural cycles of our complex environment and offers patrons an opportunity to slow down and reflect on how we are all interconnected by the sun, mood, air
You can check out the Bedford Gallery Tuesday-Sunday from 12-5 p.m. And don’t forget the first Tuesday of every month is free to the public.
