First Friday April 6, 2018
5 pm to 9 pm
New Paintings & Nouveau Cirque Performance
R. Blitzer Gallery
2801 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mezza9 explores the Wilderness of the mind, through large-scale figurative works and circus arts. She’s inspired by stilt walkers, contortionists, and the ocean in these new works which are watery landscapes, flights through air and landscapes of the heart. 'There’s an amazing vibration of color that speaks to Mezza9’s concern for the fluid and transitory oneness of the environment, plant inspirations, and convergence of energies between people and nature in a sensual and spiritual exploration in paint.
The opening reception is a must-see
with many theatrical nouveau circus surprises!
Zebras
20 feet across with varied, wave edge this painting has the boxes in place for creating kinetic and interactive parts with sound, movement and gears. The painting is built up from dark to light. The zebras move with their acrobatic riders in an infinite loop with the dreamers of the painting at its center.
Zebras & Acrobats
Freedom Must Be
This painting is nearly an object with it’s 8 inch expanse from the wall.
Ascension features a woman floating out of the radio tower speakers that are like a pole dancer’s prop. This painting speaks to the power of music. The deer head is a nod to the puppet and stage work of Julie Taymor. Their are juggling clubs on the right side to symbolize the impermanence of life.
Diptych : Square 4 foot panels
Detail of Count Backward bottom panel
The use of s’fumato, softened edges gives this mixed-media painting an ethereal feel.
Drip Nectar detail
Reproductions made with care and the artist’s approval and embellishments.
Love Spirals
This is Drip Nectar with an accordion. Acrylic, mixed-media and gold leaf on multi-level wood supports. Fish swim from out of the floral head attachment on the female figure. Other sea life : sea flora, anenomes, and a hint of a mermaid’s tale.
Headpiece by Mezza9