The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents Let’s do the Holidays, a new art exhibition, at Cypress Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 29. The exhibit showcases the works of three local artists: Joellen Chrones, Kathy Badrak, and Toni Zybell. Each of the three work in glass-related art.
“I have three kilns that run quite frequently, to the consternation of my husband, who watches the electric meter go around,” Chrones said in a press release from the gallery.
Working with glass for almost 20 years, Chrones enjoys depicting animals and plants in her creations. But the artist usually approaches a project with practicality in mind, she explained.
“I try to make functional pieces that people can put to good use,” Chrones said in the release.
After attending a series of workshops in 2009, fellow featured artist Badrak discovered a passion for gourd art (pictured above).
“I love the earthy and natural appeal of gourds and often leave much of the beautiful gourd surface showing in my work,” Badrak said in the release. “My style continues to evolve as I learn and experiment with new techniques and materials.”
Let’s do the Holidays also features a collection of jewelry from Zybell, a local fused-glass artisan.
“I’ve always loved jewelry and have wanted to make it since I was a little girl,” said Zybell, who uses copper enamel, hammered metal, and silver to create her works.
An artist’s reception to celebrate the exhibit will take place at Cypress on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the event. The gallery is located at 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Call the Lompoc Art Association at (805) 737-1129 or visit lompocart.org for more info.
This article appears in Dec 5-12, 2019.