Sefla Joseph
Aptos Branch Library, April 1- June 30, 2026
This new exhibit by Sefla Joseph is a series of abstract portraits on paper in charcoal, chalk, and ink which encourage us to look a little longer. Some of the work is “non-finito” -- deliberately left unfinished -- inviting the viewer to participate in completing any unfinished areas. The intimacy of the work calls to us to feel our shared humanity. Also included in the exhibit are several abstracts and figurative pieces on canvas, done in acrylic and mixed media. Joseph has been an Open Studios Artist for twenty-one years and leads workshops and classes in person and on Zoom
Diane Levin
Aptos Branch Library, April 1- June 30, 2026
Artist's statement: These paintings are acrylic on canvas, done in a figurative/abstract style, meaning they are not literal, and sometimes, may not even look like a finished piece of work. My goal, in particular, is to create a loosely defined image, that evokes an emotion, as if the image is saying something to you.
Nana Montgomery Quilts
Garfield Park Branch Library, March 1- May 10, 2026
Everyone is invited to celebrate Nana Montgomery’s work at the Garfield Park Branch Library through May 10.
“Working with fabric is my passion and inspiration comes from everywhere. I’m especially inspired by the natural world, and also my internal world. I love the process and tactility of combining fabric, paint and other materials to create my mixed-media art quilts. I’m seeking to expand the notion of what makes a quilt, incorporating a more contemporary approach to subject matter and materials.” - Nana Montgomery
Magi's Assemblages
Branciforte Branch Library, March 4- April 30, 2026
Assemblage is an art form where 3D compositions are created by combining diverse, often "found" objects and materials, similar to 2D collage but extending into sculpture. Assemblages are created using recycled materials. These miniature masterpieces transform everyday objects into spellbinding treasures.
