By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Artist Keri Luiz has had a longtime fascination with skulls. “I think skulls are beautiful,” she said. “All the shapes, dimensions, the curved surfaces. We all have this fascinating work of art sitting on top of our necks.” She is bringing her love of skulls to Gallerie […]
Even artists get the blues: Vicki Dennis showcases color blue in new Gallerie Renee Marie exhibit
(This article has been corrected from the print edition) After two years of living in Benicia, artist Vicki Dennis is feeling blue. That is not to say she is unhappy— far from it— but the color associated with the oceans and skies will be the subject of her new show at Gallerie Renee Marie titled […]
Assemblage artist to be featured at Gallerie Renee Marie in August
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Nicky Ruxton calls herself a “thing maker, an improvisational collagist, an assembler of disparate objects.” She is the definition of a creative reuse artist. “Give me your rusted, broken, and unwanted things” she said, “and I will transform them into something extraordinary.” Ruxton’s discerning eye for […]
Art Walk continues tomorrow with art, live music and plenty of surprises
Summer is upon us, and the second Saturday of the month is tomorrow. This can only mean one thing: Benicia is hosting another Art Walk. Art Walks provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to stop by any of the participating art galleries for a variety of surprises. As in the past, six galleries will […]
Gallerie Renee Marie celebrates anniversary
By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Gallerie Renee Marie is a year old. The artist co-op marked the celebration of its first anniversary on May 14 with a party for artists and the public. Well-known local realtor Renee Marie Jordan is the heart and soul of the gallery. She also is one of 12 […]
First Art Walk of 2016 scheduled for Saturday
Summer is here, which means it is time for Benicia to kick off another round of its Art Walk series. During Art Walks, people can visit the town’s participating art galleries for a variety of surprises. This Saturday, six galleries will be featuring special events with exquisite art and a whole lot more. First up […]