We are pleased to welcome back Southern California visual artist Bonnie Lambert. Artist Opening Reception: Sunday, March 1st, 2015, 12 Noon to 1:30pm, UU Santa Monica, Forbes Hall. The show will run through Sunday, March 29th and is open to the public on Sundays from 9am – 1pm and on weekdays by appointment.

Artist Bonnie Lambert presents California Street Scenes, a solo show of her Expressionist style, oil paintings. Inspired by the aurora borealis sky-dances of her Wisconsin childhood, Lambert uses similar vibrant and contrasting colors to create engaging scenes from around the Los Angeles area: Hollywood, Long Beach, Pasadena, South Central, Burbank, and many other So. Cal locales.

Lambert first moved to Los Angeles in 1989, after almost two decades of professional acting; it was here that she transitioned into visual arts. Lambert took classes at the Art Center School of Design in Pasadena and studied with artists such as David Limrite, Ray Turner and Mark Strickland. Later, Bonnie took classes with museum-collected Chicana artist Margaret Garcia, who mentored Lambert and provided space for a solo show at the Garcia Studio.

Concerning her style, Lambert mentions: “The colossal scale of this city with its fluid light, contrasting landscapes, and passionate mix of cultures moved me to become a visual artist…I strive to capture an essence of Southern California -- light, earth and people -- mirrored by this transcendent city.” Lambert has shown her work in over two dozen local exhibitions and galleries, including many solo shows. UU Santa Monica is proud to have her return to the Art Wall at the church for March, 2015.

Contact Nancy at assistant@uusm.org, 310-829-5436 ext. 102 for info or appointments.

Contact Beverly at balison@aol.com, for further info about the artist or about exhibiting on the Art Wall at UU Santa Monica.

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On Sundays look for signs to free parking at 1311 16th Street, the UCLA Hospital structure just south Arizona. Handicapped parking is available behind the church.