Mixed Media Installation Features Diversity and Worldwide Talent

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 19, 2008 – ZNEart.com and Worthington Gallery West in Pleasanton are excited to announce a mixed media art installation that will feature the works of artists worldwide.  Friday August 22, 2008 marks the opening of the installation at Worthington Gallery (739 J Main Street, Pleasanton).  A special opening day reception with many of the artists in residence will take place on Friday August 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ZNE is an online art group with membership in the thousands, worldwide.  Headquartered in Pleasanton, ZNE Founder Chelise Stroud Hery has worked closely with Claudia Hess, owner of Worthington Gallery – to curate a show that will highlight the diversity of mixed media.  Artwork will include collage, assemblage pieces, encaustic wax techniques, fiber and fabric art, paper arts and jewelry.  Local artists include Barbe Saint John from San Francisco, Leah Hitchcock Ybarra from Richmond, Julee Herrmann from Orinda, among others.  Other artworks from England, Canada, and throughout the United States include works by Deb Trotter in Wyoming, Izabella Pierce in Las Vegas, and Julia Eleazor in England.

Worthington Gallery West’s mixed media art installation is timed to coincide with ZNE’s Convenzione, an art retreat and convention taking place in Pleasanton that will bring hundreds of artists and art enthusiasts to the Tri Valley for a full weekend of events.   In addition to the gallery show, there will be a film screening of the 1,000 Journals documentary, art workshops, a vendor fair, and several group meal and activities.

For more information about the Mixed Media Installation at Worthington Gallery West or the ZNE Convenzione event, see the www.ZNEcon.com website, or contact Chelise Stroud Hery at info@zneart.com or 925-202-9293