Art to Spark your Sense of Wonder
Bev Barnett is a Northern California artist specializing in handmade paper and fiber mixed media. Rooted in curiosity, her work transforms foraged botanicals and recycled fibers into highly textured wall sculptures. As visual meditations, these pieces explore themes of resilience, turning raw materials into layered expressions of perseverance and joy.
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An Abstract Intention, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg California. April 4 - May 30
Beneath the Surface, Woodward Contemporary Gallery, San Diego California. May 9 - June 6
A La Carte, Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, Rancho Cordova California. May 7 - 23
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Meet me at these events:
May 8: A La Carte reception, MACC Rancho Cordova, Calif.
June 6: Benicia Festival of the Arts, Paper Houses public art installation with Jayne Ingram Allen. Click here for information.
August 15: Celebrating 60 Years of Blue Line Arts in Roseville, Calif.
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24th Street Northwest
Rainstorm, sold
Quiet Forest
Pathways in Paper, Cross
Promise of Spring, sold
Rose Garden
Like Minded
Time Moves On
Pathways in Paper, offset cross
Earth and Sky, sold
WORKSHOPS
Flat is Boring!
Intro to Hand Papermaking
Transform ordinary household recycling into beautiful, handmade art paper. In this three-hour workshop, you will master the foundational skills of papermaking using a sustainable, low-water method for forming and pressing your textured sheets..
Botanical Magic:
Tap into the color and
fiber of plants
In this deep dive into ecoprinting and papermaking, you’ll tap into the elements of rust, moisture, pressure, and heat to transfer naturally occurring plant pigments directly onto pre-treated papers. Then, using a simple, low-water method, you’ll transform prepared plant fiber pulp into highly textured handmade art papers.
COMMUNITY TIES THAT BIND
Creating together in community is a powerful tool to build lasting bonds that break down barriers and foster innovation. My hands-on, collaborative community art project brings people together support each other's hopes, dreams and aspirations for a more vibrant and colorful life.