City Hall Gallery Opening Reception: "Outside by Yourself"

The Solana Beach Public Arts Commission proudly presents Outside by Yourself, a collection of art from Michele Roberts, on view now through the end of June.

Michele Roberts' painting and prints tell a story y combining poignant phrases with symbolic images. There little stories are based on her personal concerns and her daily life. The work addresses the subjects of communication alienation, love, and identity. Inspiration for Roberts' work comes from a wide variety of sources including cartoons, primitive folk art, right through to conversations she has had with friends. In creating this work, her goal is for the viewer to feel a personal connection here - allowing them, perhaps, to come away with some insights into their own lives.

Artist Biography:

Roberts studied both printmaking and painting, having graduated from UC Santa Cruz and Art Center College of Design. Over a career that spanned several decades, she refined her "primitive narrative" style, marrying words with simple, primitive imagery. Roberts' work has been shown at galleries in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Seattle, and she is part of the permanent collection of Prints and Drawings at the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Individual collectors of her work include Jackson Browne, Sean Penn, Michael Crichton and others.

Visit her website at michelerobertsart.com

Opening Reception: 

The community is invited to attend a special opening reception on Saturday, May 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall Gallery. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, explore the exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments. This reception is a great chance to connect with fellow art lovers and celebrate this exhibit.