Real Fish, Live Music and Fine Art Reception

May 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Real fish are used to make the art prints in a new exhibit opening at the Red Bluff Art Gallery on Friday, May 6 with an Artist’s Reception from 5 to 8 P.M.  

Andrew Jensen will be on hand Friday night for the opening of his show, “Gyotaku” (The Art of Japanese Fish Printing). Andrew uses real fish to create his art. Steelhead, Perch, Grayling, Striped Bass, Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon are just a few of the fish in the exhibit.

Local musician, Holly Day, will be performing at the Gallery from 5-8 PM. as a part of the Opening Reception.

The extremely popular, colorful, fantasy painting exhibit by Juli Ryan has been extended, expanded and moved to the Main Hall. These original paintings are full of magic and fantasy, but also motivated by much deeper meaning. Many of the paintings from the first month of exhibition have been sold, and the exhibit will “re-open” Friday night with new paintings.

The prints that Andrew Jensen creates using the Gyotaku method are one-of-a-kind, unique prints. Fish are rarely used to make a second print. In addition to being a Gyotaku artist, Jensen works as an Environmental Scientist with the State of California, tasked with maintaining the high quality of waters in the streams and lakes of Northern California.

This is a First Friday Art Night event, featuring art every first Friday of every month. The Montana Morrison Gallery also participates, so visitors have both local galleries to visit on the same night.

Friday, May 6 is the opening night of the exhibition. An Artists’ Reception will be held from 5 PM until 8 PM that evening. Dress is casual and everyone is welcome. More information by phoning 529-1332.  Or online www.RedBluffArtGallery.com

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A true International Art Gallery, located in Northern California, the Red Bluff Art Gallery is an artist-owned and operated cooperative. Services include monthly exhibits, framing, web services, and art supplies. Founded by Ana Nelson & Phil Dynan 2007.