Bedford Gallery, a program of the City of Walnut Creek, also receives substantial support from the Diablo Regional Arts Association.

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Story Painters: Drawings, Paintings, Prints, and Tapestries
by Squeak Carnwath, Hung Liu, and Inez Storer
February 16 - April 11, 2010

Story Painters provides our community an opportunity to view a unique survey of three extraordinary artists living right here in our Bay Area backyard. Squeak Carnwath, Hung Liu, and Inez Storer are exceedingly accomplished, known nation-wide, and have been profiled in major museum exhibitions. Utilizing the figure, personal symbols, and abstract elements, these artists employ a distinctive and highly individual approach to art making, with the fundamentals of story telling at the core of their work.

Squeak Carnwath combines personal symbolism with universal imagery to create a remarkable and salient world of stories and riddles on the surface of a canvas. When combined, her pictorial icons create a conversation—both visual and verbal.

Hung Liu utilizes story in her artwork to document the Chinese revolution. Liu is a storyteller whose art reflects the turmoil of her life that in turn paralleled the birth and evolution of Chinese communism.

Inez Storer’s dream-like narratives often employ an uncanny sense of humor, and have an aspect of implied history. Her approach ranges from comic book to retablo-like compositions, with imagery that brings into play aspects of Surrealism and Magic Realism.

Story Painters explores the work of these accomplished artists and invites visitors to learn more about the artists’ techniques, media, and personal stories. In addition to the artworks, the exhibition includes artists’ journals, sketchbooks, objects of inspiration, videos of the artists, and quotes on thoughts about art making and their lives as artists. The selection of art works in Story Painters represents each artist’s archetypal style; dexterity among media; and in some cases, new works that have not been previously shown.

- Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions

Thank you to our exhibition sponsors:

Opening Reception
Thursday, February 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $5

Refreshments provided by the Bedford Gallery Guild. Free for Friends of the Bedford and DRAA members. Sponsored by Diablo Regional Arts Association.

Collage Workshop with Inez Storer
Saturday, March 6, 1 - 4 p.m. Sold Out
Saturday, March 27, 1 - 4 p.m. New session added!
Fee: $50

Materials List

Inez Storer will demonstrate collage techniques she uses to create her dream-like narratives on paper and canvas. Fee includes basic materials. Space is limited. Please call 925/295-1423 for reservations.

Bg Art Morning
Wednesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m.
Admission: $7

Join us for coffee, pastries, and a special presentation by artist Inez Storer. Reservations are required. 925/295-1423.

Culture + Cocktails
Thursday, April 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $7

Start your Thursday night out at the hippest happy hour in Walnut Creek. Join us for a drink with Squeak, Hung, and Inez, plus hands-on art making and music. 21 and over only. RSVP suggested: 925/295-1423.

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