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Shifting Terrain Mark Engel AUG 16 - JAN 4 Will be on View in the Marquee: Shifting Terrain , 2024, acrylic and spray paint on canvas Permanent Gallery < Back Overview Mark Engel is a figurative painter whose practice investigates the body as a site of transformation, perception, and psychological depth. Drawing on themes of connection, involution, and the fluid nature of selfhood, Engel constructs layered compositions that merge the figure with elements of landscape, gesture, and abstraction. His paintings explore the tension between form and dissolution, using fragmentation and distortion to reflect transitional states and the porous boundaries between interior and exterior experience. Engel’s approach is rooted in process and intuition. Each composition unfolds through cycles of addition and subtraction, allowing unconscious associations and emotional resonance to emerge. By balancing structure with flux, his work invites reflection on the instability of identity in a world shaped by constant change and relational complexity. He has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions, including Shapeshifters at Know Future Gallery, Constellations at Vargas Gallery, and group shows at Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art, Limner Gallery in New York, and 33 Contemporary Gallery in Chicago. His work has been featured in Create! Magazine, Artsin Square, and Curatory Magazine. Engel is a professor at Mission College in Santa Clara, California, and has contributed to arts education through teaching residencies and faculty exhibitions. His ongoing exploration of the figure offers a visual language for the complexities of becoming. Artist Statement I use the human figure as a central motif to explore themes of connection, transformation, and involution. My work revolves around the ever-changing motion of selfhood and explores the dynamic interplay between external forces and internal experiences. Process is an essential component in my work, and I build compositions that combine the figure with landscape, fragmentation, distortion, and gesture to reflect transitional states. Relying heavily on intuition, I feel my way through each composition by adding and subtracting elements to arrive at an image that is broader than my conscious awareness and infuses the work with a deeper level of meaning. I strive to find a balance between retaining form and dissolving into abstraction to capture the fluid nature of becoming and soften the boundaries between self and other. Previous Next

Urban Visions: Life in Motion Dean Larson AUG 16 - DEC 7 Will be on View in the Marquee: Saturday In The Park , oil on canvas Cowell Gallery < Back Overview Artist Dean Larson was the winner of the 2024 Salon at the Triton Art Competition. Larson was raised in Palmer, Alaska where he first learned painting under the mentorship of Alaskan Artist Fred Machetanz. After graduating from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon Dean moved to Baltimore, Maryland for graduate studies at the Schuler's School of Fine Art and Towson University. In 1997 the artist moved to San Francisco, CA. He has long been associated with the resurgence of the American Contemporary Realist movement. Dean has written books, been featured in numerous art periodicals, has mounted over twenty-five solo exhibitions, and has been featured in over fifty group shows in museums and galleries across the U. S. He is a well-traveled artist who thrives on diversity and is constantly searching for new subjects. He is adept with cityscapes, landscapes, portraits, and interiors. Through the use of compelling compositions and harmonious colors he draws the viewer into his canvases. Dean's commissioned portraits and studio paintings can be found in museums and other public collections in the United States and Europe. Larson also has taught painting (mainly cityscape and landscape) at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco since 2006. He maintains a studio near Mission Dolores, the original Spanish Mission in San Francisco. Larson has painted the portraits of Senator Ted Stevens which hangs in the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. and Senator Mark Hatfield which hangs at Willamette University. Larson's work is also included in the collections of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), the Alaska State Capitol, Triton Museum of Art and Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. For more information visit www.deanmlarson.com , or www.instagram.com/deanlarson07 Artist Statement Dean Larson Urban Visions: Life in Motion Over the past several years two central themes have consistently attracted and inspired my artist’s eye. The first motif is life in the city. Having relocated from Alaska and Maryland to California in 1997, the Bay area and in particular, San Francisco, became an instant source of diverse and compelling subject matter. From Russian Hill to North Beach, from Market Street to Golden Gate Park, the city that changes constantly presents new perceptions and subjects. The focus on what it means to be a contemporary realist is constantly at the forefront when planning new work. It’s never enough to simply copy what’s in front of you. There is a desire to go deeper and search for what is most significant and essential. Intentional soft blurs contrast with hard edges to have objects and figures come forth and recede and fuse to backgrounds within pictorial spaces. With my second subject, figures, I search for accidental moments where people reveal the variety of the human experience and also show glimpses of what it means to be living and working in modern society. Sometimes it is a lone figure and other times there is a group of figures where the relationships between the figures are closely observed, highlighting the gestures of each figure and the group as a whole. The search for mass shapes and abstract patterns that, by working through my painting process, eventually becomes more realistic, unique designs challenge and inspire me to keep painting each and every day. Previous Next

< Back Double Take: Mastering Two Animation Techniques Price Members: $35, Non-Members: $45 Location Linn Studio Dates August 10th, 2025, 2:00PM-4:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Location: Linn Studio behind Triton Museum of Art All levels welcome, ages 12+ Bring your creativity to life! Artist Stefie Gan will guide you step-by-step in animating a group film with paper cutouts and illustrate your own personal Flip Book with an animated scene on paper. Whether you have prior art experience or if this is your first step into trying something new, we welcome you to join in on the fun! Flip-book: A series of illustrations of an animated scene bound together in sequence so that an illusion of movement can be imparted by flipping them rapidly (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Materials will be provided on the day of the workshop. Your Instructor Stefie Gan Stefie Gan is a Bay Area-based artist and filmmaker. She is a storyteller who uses all mediums of animation, 2D/3D animation, VR/AR, stop-motion, under-the-camera techniques, and storyboarding to tell visual stories. As an Asian American artist, she merges her cultural roots with a passionate concern for the planet's future in the face of climate change. Her film, Plastic Ecosystem, was award-winning at the Oscar-qualifying Odense Film Festival. Stefie is passionate about social action and brings themes of her cultural heritage and climate change to her films. She received an excellent education from Barnard College, Columbia University for her Bachelor of Arts with honors and the University of Southern California for a Masters in Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Arts. Website: www.stefiegan.com

< Back Mandala Reinvented with Sujata Tibrewala Price Members: $45, Non-Members: $50 Location Linn Studio Dates August 2nd, 1:00PM-3:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Join artist Sujata Tibrewala as she guides you in an experience of making your own personal Mandala. In this workshop, students will start with a guided meditation exercise to help them come up with individual symbols that help express their own self. They will then incorporate these symbols into the Mandala Grid. At the end of the workshop, the participants will take home their own finished mandala with their own subjects and symbols. Creating mandalas in this fashion, which are symmetrical images, can be very self-soothing and relaxing and ultimately beneficial to balance oneself. It can be an efficient stress-relieving exercise, but the circle also helps to promote mindfulness, attention and focus, which in itself is very therapeutic. Key Concepts Mandala is a Sanskrit word for “circle” or “completion.” A mandala can become a window into one’s inner self, The process of creating a mandala is a form of reflection and a meditation in itself. FAQ Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Sujata Tibrewala Sujata Tibrewala is a self-taught, eco-feminist, and award-winning creator recognized by the Lalit Kala Academy in India. She will be teaching a course at Santa Clara University this year on July 1st and July 8th, titled “Indian Art and Its Influences On The World: The Story of Ancient and Colonial Indian Art and Its Influence Global Art, Design and Fashion.” Sujata’s art delves into society's expectations of women, both in India and the United States, while critiquing systems that restrict women and exploit nature as a mere resource. With a strong feminist perspective, her work reflects her identity as a soul within a body of atoms and waves, suggesting a profound connection with all beings and elements in the universe. Sujata’s art and writing have been featured by the National Museum of American History, on the cover of Atlanta-based Khabar magazine, Broadway World in New York, Thrive Global, and many more. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is an active docent and serves as the docent continuing education chair at the San Jose Museum of Art. She is also the founder and president of the Indian American Artists’ Association (IAAA). Artist Website: https://www.sujatapratibimba.com/ Santa Clara University Course: https://events.scu.edu/osher/event/344748-in-person-only-indian-art-and-its-influences-on-the-w

< Back Triton Online 2025: Expeditions in Watercolor (Summer) Price Members: $120, Non-Members: $140, Day Pass (Members): $21, Day Pass (Non-Members): $24 Location Online Dates Wednesday Evenings, 6:00PM-8:00PM; July 9 through August 13 Duration 6 Weeks Enroll About the Course Join us for an online Summer art session of Watercolors with Jeff Bramschreiber! Enter an expedition of different subjects with watercolors and watercolor pencils while using a brush or palette knife. Select a 6-week session or participate with a day pass! After enrollment through Eventbrite, zoom information will be sent by the instructor. Schedule: Week 1: July 9 - African Violets (Watercolor Pencil) Week 2: July 16 - Sea Glass and Stone on the Beach (Watercolor) Week 3: July 23 - Orchids (Watercolor Pencil) Week 4: July 30 - Tidepools (Knife-Painted Watercolor) Week 5: August 6 - Sunsets (Watercolor) Week 6: August 13 - Shorebirds (Watercolor Pencil) Recommended Materials List ( For a visual list of preferred materials on Amazon, email Jeff at bramschreiberjeff846@gmail.com ): 24 count Watercolor Pencils Set 5mm Mechanical Pencil with HB Lead or HB/H Pencils with Sharpener White Vinyl Eraser, Tombow Mono-Zero Eraser Metal Palette Knife (Tapered, with point) 9”x12” or 11”x14” 140 lb. Cold or Hot Press Watercolor Pad or Block 11”x14” Heavy Duty Drawing Pad 11”x14” Sketch Pad (20 or 24 lb.) Pentel Hybrid or Pigma Micron Black Pens (Small Sizes) Brushes #2 & 4 round, #1 Script/Liner, 3/4” and 1” Wash or Stroke Brush. Recommended Watercolors: Ivory Black, Chinese White, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Phthalo Red, Sap Green, Permanent Green Light, Hooker’s Green, Olive Green, Green Gold, Mauve, Dioxazine Purple, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Phthalo Blue, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association.

< Back Intro to Architecture: Residential Design for Children w/Piyaali B. Samanta Price Members: $35, Non-Members: $45 Location Linn Studio Dates July 26, 2025, 1:00PM-3:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Have your child join us for a 1-day workshop at the Triton Museum to learn about Residential Architecture, under the guidance of local artist Piyaali B. Samanta. For students aged 8 through 13. All levels welcome. Location: Linn Studio behind Triton Museum of Art A brief introduction to architectural styles of American Houses, identifying the style of the historical Jamison-Brown House on the grounds of the Triton Museum. You will be introduced to the concepts of Architectural Drawing such as Scale, Two-Dimensional Drawing Concepts, Plans (Top View), and Elevations (Front View) while drawing the Jamison-Brown House. All necessary art materials are provided by the museum for use during the workshop. The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Your Instructor Piyaali B. Samanta Piyaali is an Artist and Architectural Designer. Her Art is born from a connection to nature, nostalgia, and personal experiences, she is influenced by her cultural roots in India and her background in Architecture. She takes inspiration from mythology, philosophy, history, folk art, architecture, and natural landscapes. Her artworks are layered with her varied experiences, she aspires to merge conscious storytelling and symbolism with the universal language of abstraction blended with recognizable realism. She combines the East with the West, reflecting her hybrid identity, the spiritual to the aesthetic, the ancient philosophy, and iconography to modern narratives. She is engaged in community art education programs, volunteering with various non-profit art organizations/museums, and conducting art classes and workshops in the Bay Area. Website: http://piyaalibsamanta.com/

< Back Triton Talks 2025: Reducing Your Plastic Footprint and Why You Should Do So Price Free Location Triton Museum of Art Dates July 12th, 1:00PM-2:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Join artist Katherine B. Young, Dr. Desiree LaBeaud from Stanford University's School of Medicine, and science journalist Matt Simon as they discuss the plastic pollution problem, along with the effects that plastic has on the human body and steps we can take to protect ourselves. Your Instructor Katherine B. Young, Dr. Desiree LaBeaud, and Matt Simon Katherine B. Young: Katherine B. Young, MD, MFA, fell in love with the ocean when she was a small child. After five years of art instruction as a teen, she studied engineering and medicine at Duke University, and trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. After working for 10 years as a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a full time artist and earned her MFA degree. She specializes in drawing and painting vast spaces of ocean and sky. Her work has won numerous awards and has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States. When she learned that plastic waste was causing great harm to the ocean, she decided to address it with her art. To learn more about the problem and possible solutions, she studied the Circular Economy at UC Berkeley. With her unique background in medicine, engineering and art, she feels positioned to comment, educate and propose solutions to the environmental and health problems that plastic pollution causes. The following galleries represent her artwork: HANG ART in San Francisco, Claire Carino Contemporary in Boston, and The Gallery at Tree’s Place in Cape Cod. She maintains a studio at 1890 Bryant Street in San Francisco, and lives in the city with her husband and daughter. Her artwork and creative process are featured in creativity expert Dr. Tina Seelig’s book, Insight Out. Dr. Desiree LaBeaud: A. Desiree LaBeaud, MD, MS, FASTMH Professor (she/her/hers) Pediatric Infectious Diseases Dr. Desiree LaBeaud is a physician-scientist, epidemiologist, and professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. She received her MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin and trained at the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital during her pediatric residency and pediatric infectious disease fellowship program. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Research and Epidemiology at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. LaBeaud studies the epidemiology and ecology of domestic and international arboviruses and emerging infections, with an interest in the vector, host, and environmental factors that affect transmission dynamics and spectrum of disease. Her research is community-engaged and seeks to define and then disrupt the underlying structural determinants of health. She studies the human health impacts of climate change including research focused on innovative solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. Her current field sites include Kenya, Grenada, Pakistan, and Brazil. She currently heads a clinical research lab focused on better understanding the risk factors and long-term health consequences of arboviral infections and the most effective means of prevention. She has also recently launched a nonprofit, the Health and Environmental Research Institute - Kenya (www.heri-kenya.org ) which is an initiative focused on Kenya to inspire community education, new research, policy change and grassroots activism in environmental health issues. Associate Dean, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health Bechtel Faculty Scholar, Stanford Maternal Child Health Research Institute Professor, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health Professor, by courtesy, of Environmental Social Science at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Senior Fellow, Woods Institute Matt Simon: Matt Simon is a senior writer at Grist, covering climate solutions. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Wired magazine. He’s the author of three books, most recently A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies.

MAY 3 - AUG 3Katherine B. Young, MD, MFA fell in love with the ocean when she was a small child. She spent a lot of time on the water before going to medical school to train in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After working for 10 years as a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a full time artist. She specializes in drawing and painting vast spaces of ocean and sky. Her work has won numerous awards and has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States. She is currently creating an exhibition for the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA which addresses the ocean plastic pollution problem. The following galleries represent her artwork: HANG ART in San Francisco, Claire Carino Contemporary in Boston, and The Gallery at Tree’s Place in Cape Cod. She maintains a studio at 1890 Bryant Street in San Francisco, and lives in the city with her husband and daughter. Her artwork and creative process are featured in creativity expert Tina Seelig’s book, Insight Out. What Do You Treasure? Katherine B. Young MAY 3 - AUG 3 Now on View in the Permanent Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Golden Day , 2024, oil and gold leaf on wood panel Overview Katherine B. Young, MD, MFA fell in love with the ocean when she was a small child. She spent a lot of time on the water before going to medical school to train in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After working for 10 years as a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a full time artist. She specializes in drawing and painting vast spaces of ocean and sky. Her work has won numerous awards and has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States. She is currently creating an exhibition for the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA which addresses the ocean plastic pollution problem. The following galleries represent her artwork: HANG ART in San Francisco, Claire Carino Contemporary in Boston, and The Gallery at Tree’s Place in Cape Cod. She maintains a studio at 1890 Bryant Street in San Francisco, and lives in the city with her husband and daughter. Her artwork and creative process are featured in creativity expert Tina Seelig’s book, Insight Out. About the Artist My connection to the ocean and art-making began in childhood, growing up in the Tidewater region of Virginia near the Atlantic. Though I initially pursued science—studying engineering and medicine at Duke University and training as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Stanford—I ultimately returned to my artistic roots. After a decade of surgical practice in San Francisco, I earned an MFA and committed to a full-time career as an artist. The ocean is both majestic and meditative, a force of awe and tranquility. My paintings and drawings capture its vastness, immersing viewers in its beauty. However, my relationship with the ocean was profoundly altered when I learned about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—an immense collection of plastic waste polluting the waters I love. This realization compelled me to confront this crisis through my art. 'What Do You Treasure?" emerged from my reflections on our paradoxical relationship with nature. We revere the ocean and its life, yet contribute to its degradation through rampant plastic consumption. This exhibition invites you to examine this contradiction and reconsider the choices we make daily. The paintings and drawings lining the walls evoke the ocean’s sublime power. Many incorporate genuine gold, referencing early Renaissance religious icons and illuminated manuscripts—symbols of reverence and contemplation. The sculptures interspersed throughout the space, however, disrupt this serenity. Cast from discarded plastic and gilded in gold, they serve as objects of reflection, mimicking sacred artifacts yet exposing the false idol of consumerism. These pieces also nod to the economic forces that sustain our dependence on plastic, making change feel daunting but necessary. As you move through the exhibition, allow yourself to experience the ocean’s grandeur, then confront the unsettling reality embedded in the sculptures. What do you treasure most—nature or convenience? The answer to this question carries weight beyond this space. If you choose nature, let that commitment extend into action. Even small steps—reducing plastic use, supporting sustainable initiatives, advocating for systemic change—can have a profound impact. This exhibition is not just a reflection; it is a call to action. The choice is yours. Previous Next

MAY 3 - AUG 10Gabriel Coke is native to Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Gabriel is a father, a practicing artist, a teacher and advocate for his students. He enjoys teaching and giving lecture demonstrations. Gabriel pursued private studies in ateliers since the mid 1990’s. He began in Seattle, Washington and continued to Santa Fe, New Mexico, France, Norway and New York City. From those many years of study he acquired the knowledge to become a well practiced artist and teacher. Gabriel taught constantly in his own atelier from 2012 to 2020. For a decade Gabriel’s life has been devoted to working inside a studio that developed its own unique community. Knowledge, friendship and family have been combined with a world class field of professional teaching artists. As an Atelier Program Director Gabriel benefits from being a father to two incredibly gifted teenage children. Gabriel’s teaching philosophy begins with creating an ideal studio environment. He wants students to be in the best possible position to get the most of their potential. Gabriel is highly motivated to prepare for each class with a passionate love for detail and forethought. The atmosphere in the studio is part of a successful formula. Students are always given expert instruction by lecture and demonstration and they are given a healthy amount of personal space and freedom. Students focus and work for long spans of time. The results are truly remarkable as the achievements of young students are often far greater than is expected. Hundreds of students have worked for several years in small groups and many are currently attending art schools and colleges in the United States and abroad. Some have even finished college and have families, and still regard their time in Gabriel’s atelier as very fortunate. Unlimited Imagination Gabriel Coke and the Art Students' Atelier MAY 3 - AUG 10 Now on View in the Cowell Room Gallery Plan Your Visit < Back Marquee: Seaside Circle Ducks, 2021, oil on wood Overview Gabriel Coke is native to Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Gabriel is a father, a practicing artist, a teacher and advocate for his students. He enjoys teaching and giving lecture demonstrations. Gabriel pursued private studies in ateliers since the mid 1990’s. He began in Seattle, Washington and continued to Santa Fe, New Mexico, France, Norway and New York City. From those many years of study he acquired the knowledge to become a well practiced artist and teacher. Gabriel taught constantly in his own atelier from 2012 to 2020. For a decade Gabriel’s life has been devoted to working inside a studio that developed its own unique community. Knowledge, friendship and family have been combined with a world class field of professional teaching artists. As an Atelier Program Director Gabriel benefits from being a father to two incredibly gifted teenage children. Gabriel’s teaching philosophy begins with creating an ideal studio environment. He wants students to be in the best possible position to get the most of their potential. Gabriel is highly motivated to prepare for each class with a passionate love for detail and forethought. The atmosphere in the studio is part of a successful formula. Students are always given expert instruction by lecture and demonstration and they are given a healthy amount of personal space and freedom. Students focus and work for long spans of time. The results are truly remarkable as the achievements of young students are often far greater than is expected. Hundreds of students have worked for several years in small groups and many are currently attending art schools and colleges in the United States and abroad. Some have even finished college and have families, and still regard their time in Gabriel’s atelier as very fortunate. About the Artist Gemini Jack Gabriel Coke Born 1969 Durango, Colorado The art of drawing and painting is a vital experience for human beings. When done well it leaves a trace of consciousness embedded in the artwork. Making art may be about finding the space to create. We have an artistic space in the corners of our mind, body and spirit. The freedom to explore and roam our imagination is a sacred and timeless activity. There is also a physical outward space we inhabit as artists. If not in nature, then in the special enclosure of an art studio. It may be a room in a house or a garage, or if we are fortunate, inside a lovingly arranged and functional art studio with great lighting, packed full of art supplies and inspiring objects. Where thoughtful care has been taken to create the best possible conditions, we feel more settled for exploring that space within ourselves. When we escape from the worry and haste of everyday life and responsibilities, we sense our lungs filling and releasing and then suddenly, like walking barefoot on a beach, we feel like ourselves again. That is how good it feels to be in the flow state at an easel drawing or painting for that peaceful time. Being creative is the best time in anyone's day, or week or life. It is the connection to thoughts and ideas that need our full attention. That is when creativity and imagination are in full bloom. That is when a pear or a rubber duck looks incredibly full of nuance and beauty. Things look more interesting. Music sounds better. Texture and color and light seem increasingly vivid and clear. Motion takes a break to be still for us to observe and capture. Noise and clamor subside and an apple or a wedge of cheese looks more beautiful. Studying nature and reality as an artist is the work we take on to enjoy the benefit of seeing the imaginary ideas floating inside our own minds. In the gallery here is a large painting I finished in 2011. I was just beginning my teaching years at what is now Art Students' Atelier. The painting has a foreground that is a still life of objects found in nature. I arranged it in my studio to paint from observation. The landscape in the distance was made completely from imagination. It was formed from memories of my younger days hiking and golfing in northern California. I made that painting as a leap of faith into my own imagination. The adventure for me was to rediscover drawing and painting from make-believe. It restored that joy I had as a child when everything I drew was made up. Years of practice with master teachers in ateliers had helped me build some skill but my paintings were not about anything. A painting can be beautiful and be a pleasure to create and still have no meaning or message. Leap of Faith was practice for getting back into a creative space inside my own imagination. I have taught for almost fifteen years now and I always tell younger students to keep their imagination alive. Use it. Figure out how it works. Practice your skills to make something look realistic, but incorporate something from an idea or a thought. Even if it is simple, it comes from you and your imagination is something to rely on for the rest of your life. Imagination can help you look ahead and create your future. Previous Next

< Back Wet Felting Workshop: Sculpting 3D Vessels with Alieh Rezaei Price Members: $60, Non-Members: $70 Location Linn Studio Dates June 26th, 2025, 1:00PM-4:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course Join us for a hands-on Wet Felting Workshop: Sculpting 3D Vessels, where you’ll explore the art of transforming raw wool into beautifully structured felt forms. In this immersive three-hour session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wet felting—a tactile process using wool, water, soap, and friction to create durable, seamless forms You’ll walk away with a handcrafted 3D felt vessel and a deeper appreciation for fiber art. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! Your Instructor Alieh Rezaei Alieh Rezaei is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist and educator based in San Jose. She holds an MFA in Intermedia & Digital Art from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her work explores themes of the body and cultural identity through fiber and mixed-media installations. A recipient of the Rauschenberg Emergency Grant from the New York Foundation for the Arts, she has exhibited nationally and internationally at Maryland Art Place, Rochester Art Center (NY), ItsLiquid Group (London), the Contemporary Art Modern Project (Miami), and the Institute of Contemporary Art (Baltimore).

What Do You Treasure? Katherine Young MAY 3 - AUG 3 Will be on View in the Marquee: Golden Day, 2024, oil and gold leaf on wood panel Permanent Collection Gallery < Back Overview Katherine B. Young, MD, MFA fell in love with the ocean when she was a small child. She spent a lot of time on the water before going to medical school to train in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After working for 10 years as a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a full time artist. She specializes in drawing and painting vast spaces of ocean and sky. Her work has won numerous awards and has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States. She is currently creating an exhibition for the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA which addresses the ocean plastic pollution problem. The following galleries represent her artwork: HANG ART in San Francisco, Claire Carino Contemporary in Boston, and The Gallery at Tree’s Place in Cape Cod. She maintains a studio at 1890 Bryant Street in San Francisco, and lives in the city with her husband and daughter. Her artwork and creative process are featured in creativity expert Tina Seelig’s book, Insight Out. Artist Statement My connection to the ocean and art-making began in childhood, growing up in the Tidewater region of Virginia near the Atlantic. Though I initially pursued science—studying engineering and medicine at Duke University and training as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Stanford—I ultimately returned to my artistic roots. After a decade of surgical practice in San Francisco, I earned an MFA and committed to a full-time career as an artist. The ocean is both majestic and meditative, a force of awe and tranquility. My paintings and drawings capture its vastness, immersing viewers in its beauty. However, my relationship with the ocean was profoundly altered when I learned about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—an immense collection of plastic waste polluting the waters I love. This realization compelled me to confront this crisis through my art. 'What Do You Treasure?" emerged from my reflections on our paradoxical relationship with nature. We revere the ocean and its life, yet contribute to its degradation through rampant plastic consumption. This exhibition invites you to examine this contradiction and reconsider the choices we make daily. The paintings and drawings lining the walls evoke the ocean’s sublime power. Many incorporate genuine gold, referencing early Renaissance religious icons and illuminated manuscripts—symbols of reverence and contemplation. The sculptures interspersed throughout the space, however, disrupt this serenity. Cast from discarded plastic and gilded in gold, they serve as objects of reflection, mimicking sacred artifacts yet exposing the false idol of consumerism. These pieces also nod to the economic forces that sustain our dependence on plastic, making change feel daunting but necessary. As you move through the exhibition, allow yourself to experience the ocean’s grandeur, then confront the unsettling reality embedded in the sculptures. What do you treasure most—nature or convenience? The answer to this question carries weight beyond this space. If you choose nature, let that commitment extend into action. Even small steps—reducing plastic use, supporting sustainable initiatives, advocating for systemic change—can have a profound impact. This exhibition is not just a reflection; it is a call to action. The choice is yours. Previous Next 2025 Salon at the Triton Selected Artists Joseph Abbati Sonny Abesamis Nicki Adani Chris Adessa Hadi Aghaee John Angell Sriharsha Annadore Michael Azgour Peter Baczek Barbera Bailey-Porter Steve Barbaria Michael Belew Tessie Berger Bruce Beron Jacqueline Boberg Lisa Bostwick Susan Butler-Graham Mague Calanche Marie Cameron Trung Cao Peter Carey Fernando Carnauba Zoe Caron Maura Carta David Casterson Jane Cavala HJ Chae Lin Pei Cheng Stanislava Chening Michelle Chen Lei Chi Saikat Choudhary Jonathan Clark Aina Clotas Gary Comoglio Susan Costes Matt Crick Pauline Crowther-Scott Kathy Dana Dara Donna Davies Dollar Davis Ron Dell'Aquila Eric DeRitis Jemal Diamond Mark Dobrin Lois Donaghey Holly Downing Ulysses Duterte Richard Dweck Sara Kate Eberhart Donna Eck Steve Emery Vera Fainshtein Terri Ford Julia Foug Robyn Freedman Janey Fritsche Jonathan Gaber Kathleen Gadway Luis Garcia Sheila Ghidini Richard Gilles Ellen Konar & Steve Goldband Rinat Goren Fiorenze Gorini Jaya Griscom Tim Guan Raja GuhaThakurta Ellen Gust Annie Haines Deborah Hamon Maricris Briones Hansen Monica Harb Omar Harb Dawn Harmer George Herman The Artist Hines Anna Homchick Denise Howard Gabriel Ibarra Anna Ilievska Jeff Ishikawa William Jackson Karl Jensen Patricio Jimenez Aaron Johnson Scott Johnson Kathryn Kain Cindy Kamm Rebecca Katz Maria Kazanskaya Michael Kerbow Youngmin Kim B. 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< Back Silverpoint in the Trees with Jeff Bramschreiber Price Members: $100, Non-Members: $120 Location Redwoods behind the Triton Dates June 28, 2025, 10:00AM-3:00PM Duration 1 Day Enroll About the Course As early as the 12th century and before the popularity of the graphite pencil, Silverpoint was widely utilized for manuscripts, record keeping, and art. Though its usage lessened over time, its significance is still felt to this day. With guidance from fine artist Jeff Bramschreiber, join in and learn this ancient and elegant art form in the comfort and beauty of the Triton Museum, its redwood grove, and sculpture garden! All levels are welcome. All materials included. For ages 13 and up. Location: Redwoods behind the Triton Museum Your Instructor Jeff Bramschreiber Jeff Bramschreiber has been drawing and painting for over forty years, and while he is primarily a pastelist, he also frequently works in acrylic, watercolor, silverpoint, most dry media and even airbrush. His artworks hang in private collections throughout the United States and Europe and have received many awards. A local art advocate, he has served as an art club president, (East Valley Artists and Santa Clara Art Association), as a juror with nearly fifty shows to his credit, as treasurer and lecturer for Silicon Valley Open Studios, as a demonstrator and lecturer for many of the Bay Area art clubs, colleges and museums. Jeff also worked at University Art San Jose for 21 years before its closing in 2018 as an assistant Manager, Frame Designer, and Community Art Liaison. Mr. Bramschreiber has also helped coordinate, organize, and participate in numerous local art shows, group shows and events throughout his career. Currently he is an exhibiting and “live paint” artist at Kaleid Gallery in Downtown San Jose; Jeff is also an art instructor for the Triton Museum of Art, The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and The Villages Arts and Crafts Association.