Artist Interviews

Armed with palette knives and brushes, Miguel Pujol explores different techniques, subjects, and styles with acrylics on canvas. Miguel combines real elements and the abstract to portray what he sees,... read more →

Art has been at the forefront of every struggle, war, or social movement. It is an insight into a reality of existence.  Our unhoused population have their own harsh reality. ... read more →

Through photos, videos, prints and drawings, Martin Azevedo explores ideas of symbolism, archetypes, masculinity, power, narrative, and allegory. Martin is intrigued when symbols interact on the same plane; by the... read more →

Kirk Cruz returns to Arts Visalia in May with his artwork depicting his bold process in color theory and light. Kirk was born in Fresno and has studied painting and... read more →

Jennifer Malone is of the Wukchumni tribe of Tulare County. She has been weaving for approximately 25 years. Taught by her mother Marie Wilcox who was taught by her mom... read more →

Jodi Connelly’s work investigates the complexities of the human relationship to nature and the environment. Working directly with the land; gathering plants, soil, clay, mining tailings, or the abandoned remains... read more →

Intensely interested in collage and assemblage, Raphaele Cohen Bacry recycles and repurposes magazines, wallpaper, and cardboard. Her work comprises sculptures and collages made in isolation in her studio. The sculptures... read more →

A personal journey of grief, Christina Brunk’s photographs capture the artist’s experiences in Scotland while mourning the loss of her sister in July of 2020. Brunk explores the compounding pain... read more →

Beckie Nava’a passion lies with showing God’s handiwork and inspiration through her photographs of sunrises, sunsets, mountains, vineyards, blossoms, and pastures of green. Taking a look at both local and... read more →