IN THE FUNK ZONE
IT ALL COUNTS
October 25th - November 24th
Lifelong artist Barry Dwayne Hollis has lived the dream in Santa Barbara since 1988. Living and working at the same Stagecoach Road studio location the last 27 years, he has been part of the mountain community the entire time. Originally trained with a degree in Photographic Illustration from world renowned Brooks Institute of Santa Barbara, he expanded his 2D work into the 3rd dimension - adding sculpture to the repertoire in 1996.
"I am attracted to the idea of recognition, empowerment, and reincarnation of what is under appreciated, left behind, common, bent, broken, and simple. I adopt things and put them together to create new life."
Experience the beauty of sculptures, mosaics, fine art, and photography—each piece reflecting the journey of artist Barry Dwayne Hollis in his new show, IT ALL COUNTS. Immerse yourself in a world of 3-dimensional creativity.
"The abstract sculptures reflect the world around us and remind us that if we are open, anything can be transformed". - Hollis
MOSAIC WORKSHOP Saturday November 23rd from 2-5pm
IN THE FUNK ZONE
Winter Otherland
December 5th - December 29th
Drawing inspiration from the world around her, Colette Cosentino captures the essence of the human experience with a unique blend of color, texture, and emotion. Fusing elements of surrealism, abstract expressionism, and contemporary art, the results are captivating murals, wall coverings, and fine art pieces, creating a magical dreamscape enhanced by ethereal fiber and reed large-scale petal sculptures by fiber artist Kellen Meyer.
Embrace this Winter Otherland of enchanting artwork, holiday markets, and incredible portrait opportunities with Blue Gabor Photography, set to the magical backdrop of Cosentino's Messages with Rabbit, making each photo and moment feel like a piece of living art.
Opening Reception/First Thursday: Thursday, December 5th, from 5-8PM.
Funk Zone Live: Friday, December 6th, from 5-8PM
Conversation with Artists: Friday, December 13th, from 5-7PM
IN THE ARTS DISTRICT
the art of place
Opening December 12th, 5-8pm
Join us for the opening of our new location in Downtown Santa Barbara, next to the Arlington Theatre. Celebrating the contemporary voices of Santa Barbara, our opening show features the work of Brad Betts, John Baran, Pedro De La Cruz, and Sylvan Butera Rich.
Brad Betts, ASMA, came to our attention on a chance meeting in front of Dart Coffee, in the Funk Zone. An acclaimed maritime artist with an impressive gallery in Boothbay, Maine, Betts has been painting scenes of Santa Barbara since 2020.
As an artist and professional photographer, John Baran’s photography inspires both his abstract and wildlife fine art paintings and commissions. He has a studio gallery in the Funk Zone, and spends countless hours on land and in the sea as inspiration for his work.
The art of Pedro De La Cruz reflects a deep cultural mosaic, steeped in a childhood in Mexico where art became his sanctuary. De La Cruz’s influences are both local and traditional, which is evident in the original artwork he creates in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara, CA.
Art has been a llifelong passion for Sylvan Butera Rich. Landscapes, color and tranquility are the defining themes in her large-scale abstract paintings, capturing the energy and complexity of the California Central Coast.
Celebrate these contemporary voices with us on Thursday, December 12th, 5-8pm, at the Grand Opening of our new location next to the Arlington Theatre, with music, refreshments, and small bites. We can't wait to see you!
enjoy at Art & Soul
Light, bright, full of potential. Come enjoy your next private meet-up, event, workshop, corporate meeting, wedding reception, dinner party, wine tasting.... INQUIRE for pricing and availability in both the Funk Zone and the ARTS District, and we'll see you here soon!
