In Love with Landscape
Soumya Netrabile, 2 P.M. in the Park.
Written by Lorie Dewhirst Porter | Photography by Tony Mastres
“The artists approach landscape in various ways using a variety of different media, but all have a deep respect for the art history of landscape depiction.”
ATKINSON GALLERY, at Santa Barbara’s City College, is one of the best places locally to see contemporary art, thanks to the insightful exhibitions by its talented director, John Connelly. New Landscapes Part I, which is on view through December 8, is the first of a two-part exhibition exploring the nature of landscape, with a focus on land, sky, and sea. Part I features work by Whitney Bedford, Diedrick Brackens, Manuel López, Cruz Ortiz, Jonathan Ryan, and Jonas Wood. Beginning January 22, New Landscapes Part II will include pieces by Ann Craven, Maureen Gallace, Porfirio Gutiérrez, Jordan Nassar, Soumya Netrabile, Robyn O'Neil, David Benjamin Sherry, and Gabriela Ruiz. According to Connelly, the artists approach landscape in various ways using a variety of different media, “but all have a deep respect for and offer a response to the art history of landscape depiction.” Humanities Bldg., H-202, SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, gallery.spcc.edu.
