"Haiku" Artist Reception in Half Moon Bay, CA

One of my pieces has been selected for a Haiku themed photography show at the Kelly Street Gallery in Half Moon Bay. The piece is titled "Backbone Trail" and is a giclée on wrapped canvas. The artist reception is Sunday, Sept. 12th from 2 - 5pm.

Denise Grant with Patty O'Connor Lauritzen

Haiku has always struck me as a medium that somehow manages to convey stillness and movement at the same time. 


While hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, I recall coming upon this statuesque tree and thinking it looked as if it was protecting its space with its sprawling arms. The tree had presence.



"Backbone Trail" portrays the elegant darkness of this old tree in contrast to the delicately moving underbrush in the foreground.



This image has a depth to it that is enhanced under dim light, giving it a three-dimensional quality that feels spiritual.

The beauty of quiet places has always made me feel alive. As I have traveled through California, I have found that quiet places embody both stillness and motion effortlessly.

"Haiku" Artist Reception

Haiku is a juried show taking place at Kelly Street Gallery in Half Moon Bay, CA. The show runs from Sept 4 - 26 and is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 5pm. The address is 751 Kelly Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. www.kellystreetgallery.com