Specializing in Northern California artists, exquisite workmanship and one-of-a-kind artworks. June 6th - 30th we are pleased to host a show of gorgeous hand painted silks by local textile artist Siobhan! Also this month, 'Playing With Perception' a mind-bending exhibition of optical illusion paintings by another local artist, Richard Weiss! Both artists will be in the gallery for a meet and greet from 4pm to 7pm on June 14th during Second Saturday's Art Walk.

Ceramic tile with a black cat on a colbalt blue background background

Peek-A-Boo Cat Tile

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Sara Starr, Ceramic Tile, 3 inches by 3 inches.

Sara’s tiles draw from her background as a painter. She hand-cuts all of her tiles and surfaces each one with porcelain slip. After drying and bisque-firing, she paints lines to define areas on her tiles using a wax-resist technique, “cuerda seca,” which originated in 15th-century Spain. She then pours glazes to create distinct shapes. Her finished works often reflect the natural environment of Humboldt County – redwood trees, shore birds, and wildflowers are recurrent themes

Love of color is reflected in the vibrant glazes she achieves with selected glazes for high-fire tiles. All work is fired to Cone 10 and is suitable for outdoor installation or for kitchens and baths.

Sara has been an artist member at Arcata’s Fire Arts Center since 2006. She has created commissioned works, such as kitchen murals for homes, and art in public spaces such as Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo.