SAWLEAF – Art Exhibition at Helena Mason Gallery

SHOW TITLE: SAWLEAF – Two Man Exhibition

LOCATION: Helena Mason Gallery, 48 Helena Ave. Santa Barbara CA

Dates:  April 1 – 30, Artist Reception April 13, 5 – 9pm, wine by Longoria Winery

10 West Gallery artists Michael O’Guinn and Dan Nimmo juxtapose their talents in a

month-long exhibition at Helena Mason Gallery featuring O’Guinn’s large abstract

paintings and Nimmo’s rustic-yet-modern reclaimed wood benches.

O’Guinn’s work is inspired by the abstract expressionist artists of the 50’s and 60’s

New York School, such as Motherwell, de Kooning and Pollock and splash across his

canvases with high energy and movement. His style includes more thoughtful

approaches as well and encompasses conceptual work, such as his “Illicit Merger”

series which explores the intrusion of stark white gesso onto moody blues and greens.

Dan Nimmo’s reclaimed wood benches have a mass and weight that glorifies the

beauty of the wood itself, whether it be gnarled and textural or smooth and linear of

grain. His angular, minimalist designs bring a contemporary/modern feel to the

furniture, which are suitable for use both indoors and out.

See more of both artists work at 10westgallery.com or michaeloguinnart.com

Visit the SAWLEAF two man show at Helena Mason Gallery. 805-341-0419. Hours: Friday

through Sunday, Noon to 5pm. By appointment, Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm.

Contact: mike@michaeloguinn.com