Art Salon December 17, 2025 (10:30am)
Topaz room, HOA2 Arts & Craft Center, Mountain View complex

Presented by Dan Studiner

You are invited to attend the December Art Salon to learn about the art of Andrew Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy incorporates found objects from nature to create his sculptures, then uses photography to capture images of his often-ephemeral art. Rather than interfering in natural processes, his work magnifies existing ones through deliberately minimal intervention in the landscape. The materials include such items as brightly colored flowers, leaves, mud, pinecones, snow, icicles, stone, and twigs. Born in 1956 and a lifetime artist, he continues to create, and with the passage of time, his works have become increasingly permanent in nature, further solidifying his legacy.

All program attendees are encouraged to bring a few small stones, leaves, or other items from nature which we will use to create and photograph a group artwork near the close of this program. Come and enjoy the uniqueness and creativity of Goldsworthy’s methods and works. Guests are welcome.

Artist Spotlight Jenni Long

Jenni Long has been a member of the Saddlebrooke Fine Arts Guild for the past 12 years, and has served as secretary, treasurer, and is currently the president. She enjoys the close friendships she has developed through the Guild, the opportunity to mentor other artists, and the variety of classes that she has taken over the years. “All of the Guild members have been supportive in the years that I’ve been a member. The biggest benefit I got from classes was permission to begin putting paint on canvas. I often had a hard time starting to paint.” 

Jenni “had always explored creative endeavors and crafts, but I never considered myself an artist.” After retiring from her work as a photographer in Columbus, Ohio, Jenni moved to the Big Island of Hawaii. “In Hawaii, I started taking a series of art classes. I started with watercolor as a media, and because I was painting representational works, I quickly learned that I needed to take a series of drawing classes and other basic foundational classes.” She explains, “I was painting for fun and still did not consider myself to be an artist.”

Read more about Jenni’s artist journey

Art Salon 

November 19, 2025

The Wacky World of Salvador Dali

Part 2

By Dona Ferry

The Symbolism in Dali’s Art

If you missed October's Part 1 you will still be able to enjoy Part 2. Join us for a dive into the many symbols Dali used in his art. Some of the symbols we will discuss are clocks, ants, eggs, crutches, draws, elephants. If you have a chance to look at some of his art, look for the above objects and see what you think. Look forward to some lively discussions.

Suzy Strauss and Dona Ferry will be the presenters.

All Art Salon gatherings take place in the Topaz art room at HOA 2 Art center. The Salon meets every 3rd Wednesday September through May from 10:30 until Noon. Hope to see you there and bring a friend!

Photo by Philippe Halsman