In 2002 our gallery published a major retrospective catalog of Helen and Alan Post. At that time I wrote in the introduction section my feelings about both these artistic treasures. Beyond the known fact of their roles as dedicated and committed artists, they continue to be significant contributors to the Sacramento community and the State of California.

This very special exhibition of “The 3 Posts” again demonstrates the magnificent contributions of not only Helen and Alan but of the artistic talents of their son, David Post. David recently retired from his law firm in Sacramento and is now a full time painter. His travels to Europe to the Post home in Spain, a resting stop overlooking the Mediterranean, continues to enhance David’s own artistic prose as it did in the past with his mother and father.

As I assisted all three artists in the signing of the special release of a 20” x 48” giclee print, I realized the amazing vitality and joie de vivre of each artist. The elder Post’s both reaching 93 (Alan) and 92 (Helen) this year, merrily signed each print with their usual vigor along with son, David Post. All three on the same page, so to speak, demonstrates a remarkable perspective of this extraordinary family.

For those who have the opportunity to view our gallery during the month of August, you will not only be energized with the production of all three artists, but with many new works produced within the past few years. Helen introduces a new small, but elegant bronze, Leaning Woman, Ed. 6. Alan and David both demonstrate their painterly talent, neither of which are given to special statements or draw into question particular issues of contemporary life. All three, indeed are sophisticated artists steeped in the tradition of modernism. Helen reaches out into her world of powerfully sculpted elements of the figure, whether human or animal. Alan pays tribute to older artists, without sacrificing his own identity. David paints thoughtful moments no one is supposed to see as he experiments more fully the possibilities of abstraction within representation.

All three compose artistic works that are both compositional and highly evocative. Our eyes focus on each with demanding attention to both the psychological as well as aesthetic considerations.

-- Shirley Dubnick, Director