ALEX BELMAN'S house on the hill is a work of art – literally. Over the last several years every wall, floor, window and door was offered as a blank canvas to a local artist, creating a panoply of artistic expression and a society of artists and musicians who work together to encourage and share.
THE ART of many – including Jerry and Nancy Jonnum, Mike Perez, Zach Zachary, George Smith, Gary Olenslager, Nadi Spencer, Noi Thomas, Jesse Belman, Fabi Belman, Rod Simonian, Sal Natoli – fills the house and spills into the yard, creating an outdoor showroom called Calle Jasmin 198 Gallery, located at 41231 Sierra Drive. To celebrate the spirits of artists past, Belman has invited artisans to gather on Saturdays to work, to demonstrate, to offer to the public an intimate glimpse into the artist's process. Witness the transformation of natural materials – wood, rock, metal, etc. – into art.
ART is about seeing beneath the surface for Mike Perez. An accomplished artist in many mediums, including painting and print-making, he spends most of his time now as a sculptor.
PEREZ loves what he does, and his passion for wood and metal translates into quality work. He believes that if he's excited about his creations, the enthusiasm will pass on to the viewer as well. "I love exposing the natural beauty of wood. And with metal, it's the flow of it when you heat it. I want to make it look organic."
MIKE'S FENCE ART and wall pieces are part of the Calle Jasmin exhibit, and you can watch him create magic as he demonstrates his blacksmith skills.
CALLE JASMIN 198 GALLERY offers an ever-changing opportunity to experience art, demonstrations, impromptu music, and possible surprises. Don't miss it.
THIS MONTH the Arts Alliance is launching their fundraiser for the Lorraine Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. It's called "Seeds of Creativity". They will be selling beautifully packaged/labeled jars of California Native Poppy Seeds at a cost of $8 per jar. While supporting future artists, this project has an added benefit of beautifying our environment.
ALEX BELMAN'S house on the hill is a work of art – literally. Over the last several years every wall, floor, window and door was offered as a blank canvas to a local artist, creating a panoply of artistic expression and a society of artists and musicians who work together to encourage and share.
ART is about seeing beneath the surface for Mike Perez. An accomplished artist in many mediums, including painting and print-making, he spends most of his time now as a sculptor.
