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The simple, yet profound question of why artists make art is at the heart of Arts Benicia’s new exhibition Why Make Art: Twenty-Five Benicia Artists Respond. On view October 14 through November 15 the exhibition features artist portraits by Hedi B. Desuyo and artwork by the 25 Benicia artists portrayed in her photographs. Accompanying the portraits and artwork will be each artist’s statement about why they make art.
“Portraits have always been one of my favorite photographic endeavors. I wait for the moment when I believe the person reveals something of their uniqueness to me, that I know or imagine is part of their personality.”
– Hedi B. Desuyo, photographer
Hedi B. Desuyo
Originally from Germany, Hedi B. Desuyo is an awarding winning photographer who has been an active and well-respected artist in Benicia and the Bay Area since 1986. Her photographs are in private collections in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Australia, as well as corporate collections including Johns Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente and Apple Computer.
Exhibiting Artists:
Lee Michael Altman Mike Kendall Mernie Buchanan Jack Ruszel Joseph Mele Sharon Payne Bolton Sam Morse Carol Dalton Katrina Van Male Lowell Dalton Manuel Neri Nikki Basch-Davis Mary Oros Mark Eanes Anne Petty Pam Dixon Lisa Reinertson Joe Garcia Anthony Riggs Linda Grebmeier Lee Wilder Snider William Harsh Jerrold Turner Marty Jonas John Jonas
Members Preview: Saturday, October 17, 6 – 7 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17, 7 – 9 pm
Family Art Day: Sunday, October 18, 1-3 pm
Artist and Curator Talk: Saturday, November 7, 2 – 4 pm
Arts Benicia
991 Tyler Street, Ste. 114
Benicia, CA 94510
707-747-0131
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm