established artist Andrew Myers , known for his “ screw art ”— 3D sculptural reliefs made with painted screws drilled into a wood board — and emerging talent Denise Di Novi , a renowned film and TV director / producer who began painting in 2020 after her husband died and during the pandemic lockdown ; art became an outlet to process her grief and has since become a key part of her healing journey . Both exhibits will run from Aug . 6 to Sept . 14 with a reception featuring both artists from 4-6 p . m . Aug . 10 .
Then , opening Oct . 15 , the gallery will present its most ambitious exhibition of the year : a historic showcase of art from the California Light and Space movement . “ This exhibition will feature an extraordinary collection of works by renowned luminaries such as James Turrell , Helen Pashgian , Robert Irwin , Peter Alexander , Larry Bell , Mary Corse , Laddie John Dill [ and ] De Wain Valentine , among others , celebrating the profound impact and enduring legacy of this influential movement ,” Williams says .
In addition to exhibits , she says , “ We are invested in public programming that includes performances and collaborating with other local nonprofits to ensure that the space is accessible and beneficial to the community .”
The gallery held an opera performance by nonprofit group Pacific Vocal Series earlier this year . Williams is currently talking with another local nonprofit , Laguna Beach Live , about the possibility of collaborating to present ongoing music performances in the gallery space . Laguna Beach Live currently organizes the annual Laguna Beach Music Festival and presents live music at Laguna Art Museum .
“ The Honarkar family has lived in Laguna for decades and love this community ,” Williams says . “ I think when Mo stepped into this building , he saw an opportunity to give back in a really unique way . … It really is just such a beautiful space . It is an incredible thing that the family is doing by making it available to Laguna .” g
Clockwise from above : Local artist Jorg Dubin ; his “ Self-Portrait After Beckham ; an installation view of his exhibit , the gallery ’ s first after opening
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The Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture gallery is open from 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Tuesdays through Saturdays and is free to the public
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