by Barbara Downs | Nov 2, 2016
I am thrilled to be included in the current exhibit at the UCSC Arboretum, Art in the Arboretum: Color. It’s a beautiful exhibit in a gorgeous setting. I love the experience of spying a sculpture off in the distance through the foliage, and, as I walk towards...
by Barbara Downs | Apr 25, 2016
I’m thrilled to be a part of this fabulous show at the Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery. Many thanks the the gallery and curators for putting together such an exciting and vibrant show. I was pleased to learn that my two assemblage sculptures made with...
by Barbara Downs | Oct 16, 2014
This piece is currently in a show at the Cabrillo Gallery titled “12×12 (x12): An Open Invitational 2014. As you can guess from the title, all pieces in the show are 12″x12″ (x12″), which makes for a cohesive show. A trick of the eye...
by Barbara Downs | Sep 18, 2012
I don’t mind if people find my work perplexing. I’m often equally perplexed. Fountain (I), Found Steel/Welded Steel/Horsehair, 9" x 7" x 12", 2012 Fountain (I), Found Steel/Welded Steel/Horsehair, 9" x 7" x 12", 2012 This...
by Barbara Downs | Jun 12, 2012
Quote for the day, from Ed Ruscha, “Whatever I do, I’m having a dialogue with myself. That’s the impetus for it all… Two types of work might be different in some ways, but they have a little silver thread between them.” And on that note,...
