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- Nathan Oliveira | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Nathan Oliveira JAN 11 - APR 19 Nathan Oliveira: Variations on Form Born in Oakland, California, Nathan Oliveira was a leading artist in the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Oliveira earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in fine art from the California College of Arts and Crafts (now California College of the Arts) in San Francisco. He was a professor of art at Stanford University for 32 years. Artist Statement: Oliveira’s invented forms live just outside the realm of possibility. The artist Nathan Oliveira (1928-2010) liked to say that he thought of himself as an abstract artist whose work “had to be about something.” That “something,”—most often a human figure, but sometimes an animal, wing, head or mask—was the physical manifestation of Oliveira’s poetic imagination; an invented form that lives just outside the realm of possibility. Over the long span of his career Oliveira worked in a variety of media including painting, drawing, lithography monotype and sculpture, challenging himself to create forms with an air of mystery that allowed room for his viewers to find their own meanings. “I set it up to the degree that it gives you something recognizable to interact with,” he once offered, "and if you’re creative, you create your own metaphor.” The works on view at the Triton, selected from the artist’s estate by him son Joe, will present examples of Oliveira’s evocations of form in both two and three dimensions. In the Cowell Room Gallery oil paintings ranging from small studies of faces to a monumental canvas from the “Windhover” series will demonstrate the artist’s engagement with the flexibility of the oil medium. A selection of bronzes—including masks and figures—will show how Oliveira’s painterly sensibility remained tangible in the sensitive surfaces of his three dimensional works. In the Triton’s Rotunda, where works on paper will be featured, examples of the artist’s “Imi” and “Santa Fe” watercolors of female figures will join a series of lithographs from the 1960s. Olivera’s fluid watercolors, in which he allowed the paint to form rivers and pools that soak into the paper then coalesce into figures, are among his most distinctive inventions. Committed to the idea that making art involved finding unique forms Nathan Oliveira: Variations of Form will offer a fresh opportunity for viewers to encounter the myriad forms of his personal universe and appreciate them on their own terms. Previous Next
- Stephanie Metz | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Stephanie Metz SEPT 14 - DEC 29 In the Glow Stephanie Metz is an accomplished Bay Area fiber arts sculptor. She has an affinity for the natural world, which is often echoed through her artistic creations. Her artwork is created through a sense of curiosity and her desire to explore the meaning of things around her. The Triton is pleased to present a new body of Metz's work in her exhibition In the Glow which will combine smaller works with a large scale immersive installation, specially created for the Cowell Room gallery. Artist Statement: I use fiber media to sculpt solid, freestanding forms that embody the complex experiences of womanhood within contemporary American culture. Created from wool fibers needle-felted into intricate, robust, writhing shapes or meticulously stitched from pieces of thick, smooth wool felt, my sculptures evoke the female form rendered in soft, tactile media to engage viewers on multiple sensory and intellectual levels. Current works incorporate subtle reflections of intense pink pigment, a color laden with cultural significance long associated with femininity. The organic forms I create are seductively approachable yet mildly alarming; they serve as vessels for exploring the multifaceted nature of living in a female-identifying body—a spectrum encompassing strength and vulnerability, the beautiful and the grotesque, pain and resilience, control and the lack of agency. "Soft power" refers to persuasion through indirect or non-confrontational means; it captures the way I learned to navigate my world as a girl growing up in 1980s America, as well as my visually alluring approach to feminist topics in a world that still undervalues women. I want to be part of the dialog that ushers in a future in which gender equality, positive body images, reproductive rights, and sexual empowerment are the norm. My sculpture invites audiences to reconsider their preconceptions and assumptions, fostering a sense of shared connection within the larger human experience through a visceral, visual language. Previous Next
- Khat Zorig & Kyle Dell'Aquila | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Khat Zorig & Kyle Dell'Aquila SEPT 28 - JAN 5 Energies Khat and Kyle are partners in life, business, and creativity. They explore the intersection of nature, humanity, and machines. Their work embodies the cross-section of internal and external energies with the shared mission of empowering those often overlooked. Khat’s energies focus on internal empowerment, nurturing resilience, and healing within individuals, particularly the underprivileged. On the other hand, Kyle's energies are channeled into external empowerment, manifesting through technological innovation and artistic expression. Artist Statement: Our commitment is challenging the status quo and envisioning a future where creativity, technology, and courage intersect to shape our better world. This commitment was inspired and encouraged by our mentor, Bill Warner, a visionary who transformed the film industry. His influence motivated us to follow our energies and create ZORIG, which means "Courage" in Mongolian. It is not just a sci-fi movie and futureware brand; it embodies the spirit of bravery and the conviction to speak and act from the heart. Through ZORIG, we explore the power of science fiction as a medium to dream and visualize the future we want to live in - one that’s nature-loving, techno-optimistic, and humanity empowering. Movies profoundly impact shaping mindsets and influencing the collective imagination, yet the current state of the film industry disheartens us. Real stories are often overlooked, lacking diversity, and commercial interests frequently stifle creativity. Our mission is to disrupt this narrative by telling stories our way, inspiring change, and empowering the underrepresented. Our work extends beyond the screen into the tangible world of fashion. We have seen the devastating effects of the fashion industry on the environment, and we refuse to contribute to its harmful practices. Instead, we embrace a made-to-order approach, ensuring that every piece we create is a statement of power, style, as well as a commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. Both through our futuristic Mongolian themes and our earth-loving designs, we hope to make people feel like powerful techno-warriors when they’re wearing our garments. As we continue to develop our sci-fi movie, we release snippets and showcase products that reflect the themes and values of our story. Each piece we create is a fusion of art, technology, and storytelling, designed to inspire others to imagine and build the future we all deserve. Previous Next
- Phillip Hua | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Phillip Hua SEP 28 - JAN 12 You Can Never Go Home Again Phillip Hua is a South Bay Area native whose art speaks of the delicate relationship between nature and commerce. As someone familiar with the ever-changing landscape of the Silicon Valley, Hua visualizes this shift in his art using unique processes that combine creative digital and traditional techniques. His work presents a call to be aware of how we're affecting the world around us and to question what our priorities are. This exhibition will include a selection of the artist's 2D works. Artist Statement: When I was growing up in San Jose, fields, orchards and wild, undeveloped lots were abundant. In the house that I spent most of my adolescent years in, there was a small personal farm behind our backyard. I could hear crickets when I went to bed. Today, that small farm is now replaced by new housing. The nights are mostly silent. The fields and orchards that I remembered are now office parks and commercial spaces. Where the change has been an economic boon to the Bay Area, I question what was replaced. The tide of redevelopment fueled by the relentless march of tech washed away so much of the beauty of nature. My memories of San Jose no longer align with what it is today. My artistic process is a blend of traditional and digital techniques, revolving around creating photo composites that I print, rework, scan, and digitally rework again. I incorporate dots to represent printing, ink bleeds to represent painting, and squares to represent pixels, influenced by our blended digital and corporeal lives. I draw inspiration from Asian brush painting, technology, and nature. While political, my goal is to always lure the viewer with beauty and color to provoke contemplation. This exhibition draws from over 17 years of work, ranging from portraits that invoke nostalgia and childhood to works that portray the intersection of the environment with the economy. Previous Next
- Tamera Avery | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Tamera Avery SEP 21 - JAN 5 Tamera Avery: Slipstream The Triton Museum of Art presents Tamera Avery: Slipstream by Bay Area Artist, Tamera Avery. At once surreal and sublime, Tamera Avery's monumental paintings feature masked and costumed figures situated in liminal spaces. From glacial edges to post-nuclear bunkers, these environments are imbued with both potential and uncertainty: within them, young individuals navigate unconventional paths, transforming everyday objects into symbolic armor. Tamera Avery: Slipstream will be showcased in the Permanent Collection Gallery. Artist Statement: My work is a celebration of youth, where the young are the champions of change in flawed social, political, and environmental landscapes. Faced with ever-mounting global change, the young have the knowledge to understand what is at stake and—with their increasingly powerful voices—the ability to rearrange the balance of power. To shift this balance visually, my subjects wear masks and costumes that augment their agency and the space they take up. Originally prompted by folk carnivals celebrating the arrival of spring, I employ found images and objects along with homemade costumes to portray figures modest in composition but heroic in execution. Through a process starting with collage, isolated images function as vocabulary, deconstructing visual truths and reconstructing them into stories that call for action. Using imagery from the White House to Chernobyl, icebergs to abandoned ships, I work at the intersection of the current reality and the possibility of change to tell a story of hope in a landscape of despair—with armor-clad youth standing in the path of destruction. Previous Next
- EVENTS | Triton Museum of Art
What's On Lecture Series: A Halloween & Art History Lectures Duet With Preston Metcalf Thursday Evenings, October 24 & 31 7:00PM-8:30PM $40 for both lectures, $25 for individual lectures The Real Monster of the Art World? Jack the Ripper and Victorian Artist Walter Sickert Thursday, October 24 He terrorized Victorian England, and has been the subject of countless speculations, theories, and outright fictions, but of all the suspects considered to be Jack the Ripper, one of the more interesting is Victorian artist Walter Sickert. A student of James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and painting tutor of Winston Churchill, Sickert rose as a Ripper suspect through a dazzling array of evidence. In this lecture, Triton Executive Director and Art Historian Preston Metcalf will present the evidence. Did art and murder combine in Victorian England? You, the audience, will be the jury! Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Symbols of the Halloween Season in Art and Popular Culture Thursday, October 31 Witches, black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and specters of the dead are just some of the images we see at Halloween, and that sometimes show up at our doors demanding trick or treat. But where did these images and symbols originate. On this night of All Hallows Eve, we will explore the rich history of art and ideas that led to one of our most popular holidays. There will be candy! RSVP now! Phillip Hua: Artist Talk Sunday, November 10th, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm Warburton Gallery Join us on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM for an in-depth talk by Triton exhibiting artist, Philip Hua. Phillip Hua is not only a San Jose native, but he was here before a majority of recent tech property development occurred. A small personal farm that once existed just behind his childhood backyard has since been absorbed and replaced with new housing. Sounds of nature that once floated through his windows before going to bed are no longer, now gone silent with office parks and commercial spaces. Phillip Hua's exhibition, You Can Never Go Home Again, is being showcased in the Warburton gallery. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about his story, and how that intertwines with his work, while viewing the artist's current exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public (including free parking) and will include refreshments and light snacks. RSVP now! Stephanie Metz: Artist Talk Saturday, November 16th, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm Gallery TBD Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM for an in-depth talk by Triton exhibiting artist, Stephanie Metz. Stephanie Metz is an accomplished Bay Area fiber arts sculptor. She has an affinity for the natural world, which is often echoed through her artistic creations. Her artwork is created through a sense of curiosity and her desire to explore the meaning of things around her. The Triton is pleased to present a new body of Metz's work in her exhibition In the Glow which will combine smaller works with a large scale immersive installation, specially created for the Cowell Room gallery. This event will give you the opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about her story, and how that intertwines with her work, while viewing the artist's current exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public (including free parking) and will include refreshments and light snacks. RSVP now! 2024 Salon at the Triton Selected Artists Abel Manalo Alicia Murphy Andrew Jackson Andy Forrest Anna Gelman Annette LeMay Burke Annie Haines Beth Fein Bibby Gignilliat Bing Zhang Brian Bounds Brigitte Carnochan Caren Wynne Catie O'Leary Chiachen Wang Christie Marks Christopher Newhard Cynthia Brannvall Dan Alcaxzar Daniela Schweitzer Darren Sears David Ruiz David Stonesifer David Stubbs Dawn Tower Dean Larson Debbie Dicker Deborah Sibony Deirdre White Diane Abt Diane Warner-Wang Dobee Snowber Dora Duan Eileen David Elaine Heron Elizabeth Geisler Elizabeth McKinne Ellen Brook Ellen Konar and Steve Goldband Evelyn Wester Fiorenza Gorini Frances Wren Gabe Narciso GayLynn Ribeira Hadi Aghaee Howard Hersh Irena Kononova James Groleau James Whitehouse Janey Fritsche Jenifer J Renzel Jennifer Anderson Jim Promessi Jonathan Crow Julie Carcione Julie Grantz Julie Kavanagh Julie Weaverling Karen Benioff Friedman Karen Cox Karen Mason Karen White Katherine Filice Kathleen Mitchell Kathryn Wills Kathy Dana Ken Fowkes Kim Smith Lei Min Leslie Landers Lonnie Zarem Louis Chan Lucy Beck Luiza Maia Magué Calanche Maria Kazanskaya Maura Carta Melissa Mandegarian Michael Acker Michael Endicott Michael Welch Michelle Mongan Mihail Kivachitsky Mitchell Johnson Ni Zhu Pablo Villicaña Lara Patricia Jones Patricio Jimenez Patrick Samuels Peter Carey Philip Rosenthal Rachel Davis Renée Switkes Robyn Freedman Rosalinda Taymor Roston Johnson Sabin Filip Samuel Price Sandra Speidel Scott Johnson Shirley Manfredi Sriharsha Annadore Stanislava Chening Stanley Peterson Stephanie Thwaites Susan Costes Susan Friedman Suzette McDonough & James Whitehouse Vivian Patton Ward George Yen Yen Tay Youming Cate Winners for all categories and for Best of Show will be up on our website after our Artists Reception on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. 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- Hana Lock | Triton Museum of Art
< Back Hana Lock SEP 14 - JAN 5 Anatomica Hana Lock is the Best of Show winner for the 2023 Salon at the Triton. Her work is an intriguing mix of bizarre and sublime, depicting in great detail our delicate anatomy alongside or combined with other wonderful creatures such as rabbits, frogs, mice, snakes, wolves, beautiful plants and flowers - our connection to the natural world. Her work displays our vulnerability and forces us to confront what is inevitable - that, along with all over living beings, we will all die and decompose. However, this fate is not portrayed as something to be feared, but rather embraced as part of the natural rhythm of life and death. This exhibition will include a selection of 2D works by the artist. Artist Statement: Anatomica is a collection of paintings and drawings that draw inspiration from my love of anatomy and fascination with the transience of life, the inevitability of death, and the mystery of what lies beyond. My work offers a holistic view of the body by highlighting the beauty of its internal structures without shying from the grotesque. Referencing visual and philosophical concepts from Buddhism and European medieval funerary art, my art often features anatomized bodies being strewn across the composition as their viscera intertwines with flora and fauna. In my practice, I primarily use ballpoint pen, watercolor, and acrylic to create intricate and precise line work and vibrant, flat colors reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints and Art Nouveau. I strive for precision and detail, and I believe that in addressing the formal and conceptual qualities inherent in line, I am effectively capturing the delicate intricacies of the natural and imaginative world. Previous Next
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- PRICING AND BUNDLES | Triton Museum of Art
PRICING AND BUNDLES PRICING PDF GUIDELINES INCLUSIONS Important note for indoor events: Gallery availability is subject to the exhibition schedule. GENERAL PRICING: The Triton Museum (Only) Rate: $475.00 per hour Duration: 5 hour event minimum Cleaning deposit: $400 Capacity: 300 standing / 150 seated Historic Jamison-Brown House Rate: $200 per hour Duration: 4 hour event minimum Cleaning deposit: $300 Capacity: 50 standing / 30 seated Sculpture Garden & Redwoods (Add-on to Triton or JBH only) Rate: See bundle rates Duration: Same as main venue. See guidelines for outdoor event requirements. Important note for outdoor events: Special Event Permits are required by the City of Santa Clara and cost between $350-600. Special Event Permit applications need to be submitted to the City of Santa Clara office 60 days prior to the event. BUNDLE PRICING: Museum + Gardens Rate: $525 per hour Duration: 5 hour rental minimum Cleaning deposit: $400 Capacity: 300 standing / 120 seated (museum) | Inquire (gardens) Jamison-Brown House + Gardens Rate: $275 per hour Duration: 4 hour rental minimum Cleaning deposit: $300 Capacity: 50 standing inside JBH / 30 seated inside JBH | inquire (gardens) Museum + JBH + Gardens (Full Venue Buyout) Rate: $575.00 per hour Duration: 6 hour rental minimum Cleaning deposit: $500 Capacity: Inquire with Facility Rentals Coordinator
- EVENT TYPES | Triton Museum of Art
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- Tequila Tasting | Triton Museum of Art
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