Arts Council of the Conejo Valley
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents Bright Lights at UBS, an arts exhibit with paintings by six artists. The show will hang through October 30, 2019 at the UBS Offices located at 3011 Townsgate Road on the 3rd Floor, in Westlake Village. There will be a free Artists’ Reception on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5 – 7 pm at UBS. The title of the show, Bright Lights, brings to mind bold and vivid colors with reflection from nature’s light of the sun, the fun and brighter side of life.
Wendy Gordin is known primarily for her figurative oil paintings. Having traveled extensively, Wendy has photographed people from all over the world in their native costumes, and daily lives and then recreates the scenes on canvas. Wendy grew up on the east coast and made the move to California in 1985. Wendy has had the opportunity to study with many talented artists, and has won several awards through the Westlake Village Art Guild shows, including Best of Show and First place in Oil/Acrylic. In 2013 Wendy had a solo show of over 40 paintings at the Good Life Academy in Los Angeles. She was a finalist in the Artistic Excellence Competition in the December issue 2013 of Southwest Art magazine. She is a member of the Westlake Village Art Guild and American Women Artists.
Carmen Lamp discovered her passion for painting when her mother passed away, and she was given her mother’s paints, brushes and canvases. Recently she’s discovered the immediacy of pastels. Her paintings are inspired by personal photographs or the vision of those who commission her to create a painting that contains elements meaningful to them.
Award-winning artist Anette Power, grew up on an island off the Swedish coast, and began her career in the United States in animation. She spent more than a decade fine-tuning her sense of light, color and setting a mood, working as a background painter for studios like Disney, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network and Universal. Anette now dedicates her time to painting in oils both outdoor and in her studio. “I find myself drawn to subject matters with light and color that celebrate life’s fleeting moments,” says Anette.
Renowned contemporary artist, Roland Roy, credits drawing as the foundation for his art. A native of Hawaii now living in Newbury Park, Roland’s work expands the boundaries of composition, color and texture, appealing to knowledgeable curators and collectors worldwide.
Eugenie Spirito has been carving in stone for over two decades. She started her career in New York City, where she apprenticed with world-renowned abstract expressionist sculptor Philip Pavia, a friend and contemporary of Willem DeKooning, Jackson Pollock and Franz Kline. After moving to California, she continued her training with the late Nino Russo and with Robert Cunningham at his studio in Culver City. Eugenie has executed commissions for private collectors in New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. Her patrons include, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna, Kenny G, Lyndie Benson, Brett and Miranda Tollman, James and Blanche Blatt, the family of B. Wayne Hughes, and Carl and Roberta Deutsch.
Debbie Martin is a plein air artist who works in oils, and is a member of the Monday Morning Painters group, meeting weekly at ART TREK. Debbie has created commissioned pieces and often paints landmarks such as Bob’s Big Boy and the Malibu Pier.
Curators are Pamela Fong and Kimberly Wright, who is a member of the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Board of Directors.
In 2011 the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley partnered with UBS, a Swiss investment bank, to provide continuous arts exhibits at the UBS office in Westlake Village. The partnership continues with themed exhibits that include paintings, photographs and sculptures created by local artists. Each exhibit is launched with a reception where food is provided by one of Westlake’s top restaurants. Visitors may view the art in the reception and conference areas any time during business hours.
The Arts Council for the Conejo Valley (ACCV) was established in 1969. During its over four decade span, the ACCV has gone through extensive changes in its programs and services. Established as a regional Federation of Arts organization that was formed to promote the community’s cultural development, the ACCV has evolved into a membership support agency that also delivers and co-sponsors many cultural programs. The “voice of the arts”, the ACCV provides services to its member organizations that include marketing, technical assistance workshops, and lowered rent at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. The ACCV has a history of successful partnership in the community. It has joined forces and worked toward a common goal with three major partners – the City of Thousand Oaks, the Conejo Recreation and Park District, and the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The ACCV, in collaboration with Art Trek, created the Conejo Cottontail Project to promote public art throughout the community.
UBS is opened during business hours and is free to the public. The Artists Reception is also a free event. For information visit www.conejoarts.com.
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Arts Council of the Conejo Valley
presents
BRIGHT LIGHTS at UBS
The Fun and Brighter Side of Life
WHAT: The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents Bright Lights at UBS, Art Exhibit by six artists. The title of the show, Bright Lights, brings to mind bold and vivid colors with reflection from nature’s light of the sun, the fun and brighter side of life.
Title of Exhibit: “Bright Lights at UBS”
Participating artists:
Wendy Gordin
Carmen Lamp
Debbie Martin
Annette Power
Roland Roy
Eugenie Spirito
WHEN:
Exhibit Open July 2, 2019 through October 30, 2019
Artists Reception: Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5 – 7 pm
WHERE:
UBS offices
3011 Townsgate Road, Third floor
Westlake Village, CA 91361
HOW: Free to the public
OTHER:
Free parking is always available.
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