Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The World of Frida” combines juried and invitational shows with a national photography exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Art and photographs celebrating the life, style and legacy of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo runs through Sept. 16. I attended the opening a […]
Les Overlock: Rob Jenkins’ ‘Faces of Cuba’ brings music to portraits
Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald “The Buena Vista Social Club” movie, which was spawned by Ry Cooder in 1999, set the tone for the revival of music emanating in pre-Castro era of Cuba. The movie is as exciting as the photo display produced by Rob Jenkins, which is on display at […]
Les Overlock: Peter McNeill defies expectations in current Milinda Perry exhibit
Art Review By Les Overlock The current show at Melina Perry’s Gallery is a “tour de force” art exhibit because the human figure does not often appear in Benicia’s galleries- especially the nude figure. But Peter McNeill, the artist, pulls a stunning trick on the viewer’s eye. The public generally thinks they are seeing photography. […]
Les Overlock: New Donna Covey show captures familiar Benicia sites in artistic way
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald Donna Covey’s paintings are scintillating at Milinda Perry Salon and Gallery on 117 East F Street. She calls herself a “Fauve Expressionist” which translates into being colorful, “free form”, vibrant and decorative. All of her paintings at the gallery fit this description. She also takes advantage […]
Les Overlock: Vicki Byrum Dennis captures art through watercolors in new show
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald The signpost of good art is where it takes your eye. The signature of great art is exemplified by how far you are emotionally moved by the work. Vicki Dennis’ show at Umpqua Bank accomplishes both. First and foremost is her skilled mastery of a form […]
Les Overlock: Terry Hughes’ new exhibit shows off artist’s work
Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald You don’t have to go to San Francisco to see top-level art. Just stop by Milinda Perry Salon on East F Street in Benicia to see the work of Terry Hughes. In his former life, Terry taught art (pottery) in schools, and the vast background of […]