Inspiring Awe: The Art of Pacific Arts Group
Opening Reception
Saturday, April 12
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Malaga Cove Library
Gallery & GardenAwe is something which many of us have experienced but which is hard to describe.
Art Exhibition Open for viewing April 2 - May 19
Awe is something which many of us have experienced but which is hard to describe. It involves profound feelings of reverence, of wonder and a sense of connection to something much larger than oneself. Scientists have discovered that experiencing awe is good for our mental and physical health. As one person said, “awe both elevates and grounds us.” Those who have studied the phenomenon of awe recommend that we seek to find moments of awe in the everyday world that surrounds us. Artists have been doing this forever. We are constantly looking around for inspiration, examining our world to find something that is interesting, beautiful or amazing — in other words something that is a little bit “awesome.” It could be something as magnificent as a fiery sunset, as delicate as a tiny flower, or as moving as a mother’s tender gaze upon her child. Our aim is to capture what we see and feel and convey its essence to others. We welcome you to our show and sincerely hope you find something that sparks wonder or inspires a
little bit of awe in you.
Pacific Arts Group is a juried group of 29 plein air and studio painters who live on or near the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The group has been active for fifty years, though the membership has changed over time. Our members create landscapes, portraits, still lifes, florals and abstract works in a wide variety of media, including oils, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, and pen and ink. We meet most Wednesdays for field trips, paint-outs, critiques, demos and workshops, and social activities. PAG is affiliated with the Palos Verdes Art Canter. For more information go to www.pvpag.com.
EVENT TYPE: | Art Show | Art Reception |
Malaga Cove Library
Opening as the Palos Verdes Public Library & Art Gallery on June 3, 1930, the Mediterranean Revival architectural style building was designed by Architect Myron Hunt, a local resident. The five-level, 16,550-square-foot building is constructed of hollow-cast double-walled reinforced concrete covered by stucco with a red mission tile roof. The surrounding landscape was designed by well-known landscape architect, Frederick Olmsted, Jr in 1930.
In 1962, an addition was completed on the south side of the building, and in 1997 the stone patio on the east side of the building was remodeled to provide improved handicapped access. Library furnishings include reproductions of original hand-carved walnut Italian Renaissance tables, chairs, and couches from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanderlip. The Library completed a DOLLAR renovation of the interior restoring it to its original.
The library has been designated as a Historic Landmark and it is listed on the California Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.