A champagne reception and artist demonstration for Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery’s featured artist, Joe Mancuso, takes place on Wednesday, June 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Named Distinguished Pastelist in 2007 by the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Mancuso is known for the quality of light in his works. In order to accurately capture changing light, the local artist usually works on location.
“When I am attracted to a certain place or scene, it is always my goal to move beyond a literal translation and say something extraordinary about light in my work,” Mancuso said in a release from the gallery. “It is always the light.”
Mancuso’s pastel pieces are being showcased as a part of Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery’s Summer Art Series and will remain on display through Wednesday, July 17. The gallery is located at 1693 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Call (805) 686-2322 or visit solvangantiques.com for more information.
Arts Briefs are compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send information to cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in Jun 13-20, 2019.
