John Tuomisto-Bell presents his newest series of small, powerful bronze and Acrylic Hands titled : Quandary Series.  Each of the 10 works are 4.75” x 2.25” x 1.75”.  Installed on the wall the series speaks to the predicament facing the possibility of global war or peace.  The dichotomy is event.  This quandary faces us all in the 21^st century. 

The works entail the following: Fate (Skull), Love (Heart), Peace (Bomb), Power (fist), Fear (Book), Hope (Egg), Peace (Gun), Need (Coin), Respect (Bullet), Control (Helmet).

They can be purchased as a set or individually.

The Solomon Dubnick Gallery is pleased to present three very rare giclee images from the body of the work of the late Arnold J. Dubnick from the upcoming book currently under Development by the Gallery Director.

One of many drives to Napa Valley resulted in spectacular views. Arnold loved the grape vineyards at all times of the year. Early one morning during a visit before a harvest, he hunted down a grape vine that was not obscured by fences and other bothersome surroundings. It is most difficult to find a place to park, carry heavy camera equipment to a spot off the road and not disturb someone’s private property.

He wanted to capture the sensation of plucking grapes from the vine. In order to give life to this photograph, Arnold sprayed the leaves from his trusty little spray bottle of water. The morning sun was level but bristled in the light. It just took one image to capture both the red and even a few green grapes that had not quite ripened. This photograph was chosen by New York Graphic Society for a poster and subsequently won a major national award for printing. As a lasting memory, it is now being reproduced in a limited edition of 10 from his estate.

The “California State Capitol at Dawn” brings a special recollection in Arnold’s quest to get just the right photograph of the California State Capitol. Many took pictures of the celebration of the new restoration of the capitol dome that was celebrated during the Restoration Gala in January of 1982. It was clearly a spectacular night and very difficult to photograph with throngs of people all trying to get the best shot of the fireworks surrounding the Capitol on that historical event. With a big camera in hand, Arnold managed that fairly well. However, it was his selected scene on a very quiet, dark night that very same year that he patiently waited just before dawn. The pure brilliance of the dim light seems to evoke a more nostalgic appearance of our glorious State Capitol. The purple hues reflect the twist of color that sometimes appears as the night disappears and early dawn ejects a slight flicker over our fair city. With mighty tree branches in the shadow, the capitol beams from its very top displaying an imposing view for all to behold.

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Call gallery for additional information (916 920-4547) on works shown in this show, as all images are not available on line.  There are many new wonderful Nebeker cakes and pastries, large and small for now and Mothers Day, birthday and gifts for all holidays.