The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery at Cuesta College is pleased to announce Between Ordinary, an exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed artist Marie Schoeff. The exhibition will run from July 17 to August 16, with an opening event on July 18 from 4-6 p.m., and a closing celebration on August 15 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., including an artist talk from 6-7 p.m. in Room 6304.
Marie Schoeff’s art invites viewers to engage with their surroundings through a lens of gentle, precise observation. Schoeff has immersed herself in the world she depicts, viewing herself as an integral part of the reality she examines. Her work reflects a humble yet profound connection to the world, standing in contrast to the assertiveness of scientific or economic observation. Schoeff’s extensive body of work spanning four decades, including drawings, prints and oils on canvas, showcases her attentiveness and invites viewers to share in her discoveries. Notable pieces include the contrasting line arrangements in Face Up (2019) and her embossed drypoint etchings (2014-2018). Her recent small-scale ink sketches offer a compelling comparison to her earlier ink works from 2014.
“Marie Schoeff’s Between Ordinary exhibition offers a profound exploration of our surroundings through her unique artistic lens, satisfying the senses, engaging the intellect, exciting the imagination, and transforming uncertainty into wonder and amazement,” says Tim Stark, Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery Coordinator. “Her work invites and allows viewers to change themselves, stirring the soul and encouraging personal transformation.” The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery is in Room 7170 at the Cuesta College San Luis Obispo campus. Admission to the gallery is free. Please visit the gallery webpage or call (805) 546-3202 for a schedule of exhibits and hours of operation.