ARLINE MATHIEU, Untitled (from "lunar waters" series) (detail), 2022, watercolor, pen, 24 x 38 inches, Bolinas Museum Collection.
ARLINE MATHIEU, Untitled (from "lunar waters" series), 2022, watercolor, pen, 24 x 38 inches, Bolinas Museum Collection.
MICHAEL LIGHT, “Salt Tracks Looking Northeast, Pleistocene Lake Bonneville, Wendover, Utah,” 2017, ultrachrome pigment print on Hahnemühle rag paper, 40 x 50 inches, Bolinas Museum Collection.
ARLINE MATHIEU, “twelve moons: winter,” 2023, pen, ink, watercolor on paper, 22 x 30 inches, Bolinas Museum Collection, gift of the artist.
We’re excited to announce three new acquisitions! “twelve moons: winter,” Untitled (from “lunar waters” series) by artist Arline Mathieu and “Salt Tracks Looking Northeast, Pleistocene Lake Bonneville, Wendover, Utah” by photographer Michael Light.
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Photo of Terri Loewenthal in her studio, courtesy of the artist.
From left to right:
1. TERRI LOEWENTHAL, “Red Rock Beach (Coast Miwok land),” 2025, archival pigment print, custom frame in bleached maple with museum optium glazing, 64 x 48 inches, courtesy of Robin and Josh Meezan.
2. TERRI LOEWENTHAL, “Ballou Point (Coast Miwok land),” 2025, archival pigment print, custom frame in bleached maple with museum optium glazing, 40 x 30 inches, courtesy of the artist.
3. TERRI LOEWENTHAL, “Cascade Falls (Coast Miwok land),” 2025, archival pigment print, custom frame in bleached maple with museum optium glazing, 40 x 30 inches, courtesy of the artist.
4. TERRI LOEWENTHAL, “Trojan Point (Coast Miwok land),” 2025, archival pigment print, custom frame in bleached maple with museum optium glazing, 42 x 56 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2) Photo of Loewenthal’s process in the field, courtesy of the artist.
TERRI LOEWENTHAL, “Rocky Point (Coast Miwok land),” 2025, courtesy of the artist.
Artist Spotlight: Terri Loewenthal
“Terri Loewenthal: Mt. Tam” is on view in the Photography Gallery through July 6.
Terri Loewenthal uses a unique optical technique to create luminous, otherworldly photographs that reimagine the genre of landscape photography.
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🌿JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 11AM-1PM!🌿
Discover the magic of a secret garden while enjoying brunch bites and seasonal sips, live music, and a participatory art-making activation!
Tickets available through our website. Proceeds support Bolinas Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and collections.
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VAN WARING, “Altared Altar,” 2006-2025, mixed media installation, 6 x 6 feet, courtesy of the artist.
1. Left: VAN WARING, “Wise Guys,” 2025, embroidery on silk, 20 x 33 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. Top Right: VAN WARING, “Tangle III,” 2023, colored pencil on paper, 8 x 9 inches, courtesy of the artist.
3. Middle Right: VAN WARING, “Tangle II,” 2023, colored pencil on paper, 8 x 9 inches, courtesy of the artist.
4. Bottom Right: VAN WARING, “Tangle I,” 2023, colored pencil on paper, 8 x 9 inches, courtesy of the artist.
VAN WARING, “Flock Together” (detail), 2025, embroidery, applique, and digitally printed original images on quilted fabric, 5 x 5.5 feet, courtesy of the artist.
VAN WARING, “Altared Altar,” 2006-2025, mixed media installation, 6 x 6 feet, courtesy of the artist.
Artist Spotlight: Van Waring
“Van Waring: Fool’s Puzzle” is on view through July 6.
Bolinas-based artist Van Waring was born into a family of artists and has been making art fervently since she was old enough to hold a pencil in her hand. Waring went on to study printmaking and painting at UCSC.
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Image of Johanna St. Clair in her studio. Photo by Noelle Hiam.
From left to right
1. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Underland,” 2021, jute, horsehair, monofilament, 60 x 7 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Rockweed,” 2025, cotton, horsehair, wood frame, 25 x 21 inches, courtesy of the artist.
3. JOHANNA ST. CLAIR, “Queen of the Night,” 2023, oil on panel, 11 x 14 inches, courtesy of Gallery 16.
Image of Johanna’s St. Clair’s travel studio. Courtesy of the artist.
From left to right:
1. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “The Bell,” 2025, monofilament, cotton, wool, nettle, 58 x 14 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. JOHANNA ST. CLAIR, “The Color Green,” 2025, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, courtesy of Gallery 16.
3. JOHANNA ST. CLAIR, “Limbs,” 2025, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, courtesy of Gallery 16.
Artist Spotlight: Johanna St. Clair
“Michelle Yi Martin and Johanna St. Clair: Curious Gestures” is on view through July 6.
Johanna St. Clair is an artist based in San Francisco with a practice of painting outdoors to develop an intuitive visual language. She is represented by Gallery 16.
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Photo of Michelle Yi Martin installing her work at The Copenhagen Contemporary for The Biennale for Craft and Design. Courtesy of the artist.
From left to right
1. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Altar Cloth,” 2025, cotton, monofilament, 57 x 10 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Underland,” 2021, jute, horsehair, monofilament, 60 x 7 inches, courtesy of the artist.
3. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Lacewing,” 2025, monofilament, horsehair, wool, paper, 52 x 26 inches, courtesy of the artist.
4. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Two Adders,” 2024, monofilament, paper, wool, 53 x 34 inches, courtesy of the artist.
5. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Moth Cyana,” 2023, cotton, monofilament, horsehair, wood, 65 x 14 inches, courtesy of the artist.
From left to right
1. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Copper Holloway,” 2024, copper, cotton, 74 h x 11 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Nightshape,” 2025, monofilament, silk, wool, 61 x 15 inches, courtesy of the artist.
3. JOHANNA ST. CLAIR, “The Clearing,” 2025, oil on canvas, 38 x 60 inches, courtesy of Gallery 16
From left to right
1. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Open Grid,” 2023, monofilament, cotton, metallic thread, silk, paper, wool, 72 x 34 inches, courtesy of the artist.
2. JOHANNA ST. CLAIR, “Tangled Trees,” 2022, acrylic ink and watercolor ink on paper, 30.5 x 40 inches, courtesy of Gallery 16.
3. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Copper Holloway,” 2024, copper, cotton, 74 x 11 inches, courtesy of the artist.
4. MICHELLE YI MARTIN, “Nightshape,” 2025, monofilament, silk, wool, 61 x 15 inches, courtesy of the artist.
Artist Spotlight: Michelle Yi Martin
“Michelle Yi Martin and Johanna St. Clair: Curious Gestures” is on view through July 6.
Michelle Yi Martin is a multi-disciplinary artist based in San Francisco. Her practice is rooted in the progressive traditions of the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College.
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Opening Celebration: Saturday, April 5
3 - 4 PM Artist Talks / 4 - 5 PM Reception
Free and open to all!
Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibitions!
MAIN GALLERY
Michelle Yi Martin and Johanna St. Clair: Curious Gestures
COASTAL MARIN ARTISTS GALLERY
Van Waring: Fool’s Puzzle
PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
Terri Loewnthal: Mt. Tam
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Arline Mathieu in her studio, photo by Noelle Hiam.
Left to right: ARLINE MATHIEU, untitled (from “lunar waters” series—6/2023/3), 2023, watercolor, ink, color pencil, 37 x 25 inches; winter circles II, 2025, dried orchid flowers and stems; untitled (from “lunar waters” series—6/2023/1), 2023, watercolor, ink, color pencil, 37 x 25 inches. All works are courtesy of the artist.
ARLINE MATHIEU, “twelve moons: autumn becoming winter”, 2024, pen, ink, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches, courtesy of the artist.
ARLINE MATHIEU, “twelve moons: winter”, 2023, pen, ink, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches, courtesy of the artist.
Arline Mathieu brings her decades-long meditation practice into a methodical and reflective art process. She works in series, exploring a process or a subject for a period of time, often in parallel with life or world events.
“Arline Mathieu: When The Moon Sings” is on view through March 30th.
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This Saturday, March 8th, Bolinas Museum is delighted to host a special event in collaboration with KWMR. Muriel Murch, in conversation with Keith Hansen, will share her new book "Harvesting History While Farming The Flats". Murch is a co-founder of KWMR and the station will provide refreshments!
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Mary Daniel Hobson: “The Question #5” (from the series Invocation), 2023, photography & mixed media collage.
Mary Daniel Hobson: “Sanctuary #1” (from the series Sanctuary), 2007, archival pigment print.
Mary Daniel Hobson: "Sanctuary #2" (from the series Sanctuary), 2007, archival pigment print.
Photo of Mary Daniel Hobson with works on display.
“Mary Daniel Hobson: Offerings" is on view through March 30!
Hobson blends photography with mixed media, exploring inner geographies. Through collages, still lifes, and bottled images, she reflects on art’s power to reveal psychological complexity and help us navigate a shifting world.
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Charles Hobson: "Ancient Mariner," Text by Roger Angell, 2009, Pacific Editions, Printed letterpress on BFK Rives paper in canvas slipcase, Edition of 39.
Charles Hobson: "FLIGHT," 2017, Pacific Editions, Digital prints of original monoprints, folded paper, accordion binding in clamshell box, Edition of 30.
Charles Hobson: "Shipwreck Stories," 1996, Pacific Editions, Photogravures, hand-colored charts, Mylar, accordion, binding, Edition of 28 / Artist’s proof.
Charles Hobson: "Magritte’s Buckets," 1995, Pacific Editions, Monotype with pastel, board, copper, wire, brass tubing, bamboo, booklet, Edition of 10.
“Charles Hobson: Artist’s Books, Variations on a Theme” is on view through March 30!
Hobson is renowned for his innovative artist’s books, blending intellectual curiosity with visual ingenuity. This exhibition showcases his books, sketches, monotypes, and prints, revealing his creative process.
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