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< Back Jonathan Crow JAN 10 - MAY 3 Cul-de-sac Born in Ohio in 1971, Jonathan Crow received his MFA in Filmmaking from the California Institute of the Arts in 2003. Before turning to painting, he spent many years working in the film industry—a background that continues to shape the cinematic atmosphere of his work. In 2013, following a career shift, Crow returned to his early love of drawing. His series Veeptopus—portraits of U.S. Vice Presidents with octopuses on their heads—became an online sensation and was featured in BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, and The New York Times. Since 2018, Crow has focused primarily on oil painting, developing a body of work that explores the uncanny beauty and quiet tensions of Southern California suburbia. His paintings—at once humorous, unsettling, and deeply observed—draw inspiration from Edward Hopper, Richard Diebenkorn, and the films of David Lynch. Crow’s work has been exhibited throughout the Bay Area and beyond, including Arc Gallery (San Francisco), the New Museum Los Gatos, Marin MOCA, TAG Gallery (Los Angeles), and the de Young Museum. Crow is currently based in Santa Clara, California. About the Artist: When I was a child in the 1970s, my parents drove me from our home in rural Ohio to visit my grandparents in suburban California. I was struck by the mountains, the palm trees, the dusty colors of the hills—and especially the light. Those brief visits left a lasting impression, like an image burned onto film. Nearly fifty years later, I paint those same Californian suburbs. Working in oil, I use their tidy streets and manicured yards as a stage to explore form, color, and the tension between the familiar and the strange. My background in film shapes how I compose each scene—like a still from a forgotten movie—charged with a quiet sense of story. Through these ordinary landscapes, I create images that are at once amusing and unsettling, inviting reflection on race, gender, and what it means to live in this complicated country called America. Previous Next

Meet the Triton Museum of Art Staff and Board! To contact the Museum, please visit our Contact Page. Staff & Board Triton Museum of Art Staff Aileen Tran Communications Coordinator Bryan Callanta Curator of Digital Programming Cedric Vu Preparator/Museum Assistant Christina De La Cruz Office & Development Manager Donna Tobkin Business Manager Lisa Duong Content Designer Olivia Osborn Rental & Events Administrator Preston Metcalf Executive Director & Senior Curator Thao Hoang Program Assistant Vanessa Callanta Curator Board Members Jeff Brown President Cory Morgan Vice President Meilee "Millie" Epler Secretary Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila Treasurer Preston Metcalf Executive Director & Senior Curator Sharmila Bhattacharya Kevin Conner Elke Groves Lisa Xuan Herbold Francisco (Pancho) Jiménez Lorraine Lawson Katelyn Riccardi Mariangela Smania Board Portal

Rose Sellery: Fragile Strength AUG 29 - JAN 3 Will be on View in the Permanent Collection Gallery Marquee: Tension , vintage shoes, resin, steel, acrylic < Back Artist Statement My work begins with contradiction. I am drawn to the space where beauty and brutality coexist, where fragility becomes a form of strength, and where humor can carry the weight of difficult truths. Through sculpture, conceptual garments, and photography, I explore the complexities of our lives – how we are shaped, constrained, celebrated, and, at times, erased. I use everyday objects and materials as a visual language – glass, fabric, metal, bone, found objects – transforming them into narratives that hold both personal and collective memory. These materials are never neutral; they carry histories, expectations, and cultural weight. By altering or recontextualizing them, I expose the tension between innocence and experience, adornment and restriction, protection and harm. Humor and irony are essential tools in my process. They create an entry point, disarming the viewer just enough to engage with subjects that can be uncomfortable or confrontational. Beneath that surface, my work addresses issues of gender bias, societal pressure, resilience, and survival. I am interested in the stories we inherit, the roles we are asked to perform, and the quiet or radical ways we resist them. I think of each piece as a kind of evidence – of endurance, of contradiction, of transformation. The objects I create are not static; they hold emotional residue and invite interpretation. They ask the viewer to reckon with what is seen and what is implied, to recognize themselves or others within the work. Ultimately, my practice is about holding space: for vulnerability and power, for grief and humor, for anger and tenderness. It is an ongoing act of witnessing and reimagining—an attempt to make visible what is often overlooked, and to honor the complexity of lived experience. About the Artist Rose Sellery is a multidisciplinary, self-taught artist whose work navigates the charged terrain between beauty and brutality, fragility and strength, and tradition and rebellion. Through humor, irony, and unflinching confrontation, she explores themes of innocence and loss, societal pressure, resilience, and survival – inviting viewers to reflect on how lives, particularly women’s lives, are shaped, constrained, celebrated, and discarded. Sellery transforms everyday materials into evocative sculptural narratives. Her work reimagines objects such as glass slippers, garments, and boxing gloves, imbuing them with layered meaning and emotional resonance. Whether through shattered forms, unconventional materials, or conceptual garments, each piece exposes the tension between vulnerability and power while honoring personal and collective stories. Her sculptures create space for reckoning, recognition, and transformation, challenging the inequities and expectations imposed on women. A storyteller at heart, Sellery brings a sharp, satirical awareness to the social ills and contradictions of contemporary life. Her irreverent approach incorporates a wide range of materials – metal, bone, fabric, cigarette butts, rose petals, and photography – chosen specifically to serve each concept. The result is a body of work that is humorous, thought provoking, and at times unsettling, often moving viewers to reflection, laughter, or tears. Raised in Venice, California, Sellery now lives and works in the mountains of Santa Cruz. Her creative path includes years in the ceramics industry, woodworking and jewelry, experiences that continue to inform her tactile, materially driven practice. She has also played a significant role in the local arts community, serving as Program Coordinator at the Cabrillo Gallery and as a driving force behind FashionArt Santa Cruz, later co-founding Pivot: The Art of Fashion. Rose is currently co-owner and curator at MK Contemporary Art in downtown Santa Cruz and the founder of the Ripple Effect Arts Festival. Previous Next

< Back Tamera Avery SEP 21 - JAN 5 Tamera Avery: Slipstream The Triton Museum of Art presents Tamera Avery: Slipstream by Bay Area Artist, Tamera Avery. At once surreal and sublime, Tamera Avery's monumental paintings feature masked and costumed figures situated in liminal spaces. From glacial edges to post-nuclear bunkers, these environments are imbued with both potential and uncertainty: within them, young individuals navigate unconventional paths, transforming everyday objects into symbolic armor. Tamera Avery: Slipstream will be showcased in the Permanent Collection Gallery. About the Artist: My work is a celebration of youth, where the young are the champions of change in flawed social, political, and environmental landscapes. Faced with ever-mounting global change, the young have the knowledge to understand what is at stake and—with their increasingly powerful voices—the ability to rearrange the balance of power. To shift this balance visually, my subjects wear masks and costumes that augment their agency and the space they take up. Originally prompted by folk carnivals celebrating the arrival of spring, I employ found images and objects along with homemade costumes to portray figures modest in composition but heroic in execution. Through a process starting with collage, isolated images function as vocabulary, deconstructing visual truths and reconstructing them into stories that call for action. Using imagery from the White House to Chernobyl, icebergs to abandoned ships, I work at the intersection of the current reality and the possibility of change to tell a story of hope in a landscape of despair—with armor-clad youth standing in the path of destruction. Previous Next

RENTAL INCLUSIONS FURNITURE PIANO SPECIFICATIONS PARKING MAP Here is a list of what the Triton provides for your event and is included in your rental fees. Amenities Catering kitchen 6 stall women's restroom/6 stall men's restroom Gallery space(s) (depending on which are open) Trash/recycling bins and dumpsters Layout board for mapping events (on-site) Audio-Visual Capabilities Access to Bluetooth and sound system Dropdown projector screen (subject to exhibition schedule) (1) TV monitor for presentations or video Furniture Furniture for up to 104 guests provided by the Triton See full updated furniture list for details. Museum Staff Assistance Two Triton Museum staff members will be present to assist in any venue-related questions or concerns through the entirety of the rental. Loading Dock A loading dock is available for use by yourself and/or vendors to assist with loading off vehicles and into venues. Free Parking Free and ample parking is available directly adjacent to the Triton Museum and respective venues on the property. Parking outside of the area is subject to limits provided by street signs.

Warburton and Rotunda Gallery EXHIBITION Salon at the Triton Museum: A 2022 2D Competition & Exhibition Salon Recipients DATES: AUG 13 - SEP 11 YEAR: 2022 Previously on view in the Warburton and Rotunda Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2022 Salon Previous Next

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Unknown EXHIBITION Unsettled and Miles Away Dora Duan DATES: SEP 18 - JAN 16 YEAR: 2021 Previously on view in the Unknown < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Previous Next

Explore membership at our Santa Clara Museum. Discover types of memberships and benefits. Interested in Becoming a Member? Join us today! Interested in Becoming a Member? JOIN TODAY All Membership Levels Include the following: Discounts and priority registration on education classes Invitations to Member Appreciation event Free admission to monthly Triton Book Club Member’s Discount to Art History Lectures Personalized membership card 10% discount in the Museum Store Membership fees are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law [501(c)(3) nonprofit; Tax ID #94-6122076] Memberships may take 1-2 business days to process. Our institution cannot issue refunds for memberships once they are processed. Memberships are valid for one year to the expiration date on the card. Shipping times for membership cards may vary due to location and are subject to change depending on the USPS. Types of Memberships Student Basic Membership benefits for oneadult student (age 18+) with university / college ID $20 BUY NOW Senior Basic Membership benefits for one senior (age 62+) $20 BUY NOW Individual Basic Membership benefits for one adult (age 18+) $40 BUY NOW Family Basic Membership benefits for one family or couple, PLUS: discounts and priority registration $55 BUY NOW The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association program allows our members FREE general admission to over 1,300 participating museums in North America, with over 100 museums in California! Each participating institution has its own policy about Family Memberships (i.e. one or more free general admissions), and we advise you to contact the institution in advance to find out their policy and avoid confusion. Click here to see participating museums Subscription that includes 4 print issues (quarterly), online issues, and admission to all online & in-person events. Click here to learn more about your subscription Curator's Circle All benefits of Family Membership for all immediate family members, PLUS: • Members Only preview tour before exhibition reception • Participation in the NARM* program • Content Magazine* Subscription $100 BUY NOW Director's Circle All benefits of Curator's Circle Membership for all immediate family members, PLUS: • Exclusive Triton tote bag • One free registration for an entire Art History lecture series $250 BUY NOW Patron All benefits of Director's Circle Membership for all immediate family members, PLUS: • Invitation to Art History presentation and celebratory champagne, led by Executive Director • Donor recognition in museum $500 BUY NOW Benefactor All benefits of Patron Membership for all immediate family members, PLUS: • An invitation to an artist studio tour, led by Curator $1,000 BUY NOW Leadership Circle All benefits of Benefactor's Membership for all immediate family members, PLUS: • A Commemorative Tile installed at entrance of the museum $2,500 BUY NOW Corporate Benefits of a Corporate Membership include: • Corporate logo displayed in museum • Recognition on museum website • 20% Corporate facility rental discount $5,000 BUY NOW Interested in becoming a Member? Become a member today! Just click the link below to get started. JOIN TODAY

Rotunda Gallery EXHIBITION Looking Beyond Ourselves: A Socio-Political Expression Exhibition Hadi Aghaee DATES: APR 29 - JUN 2 YEAR: 2023 Previously on view in the Rotunda Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. "Artist at a young age and absent from art for nearly three and a half decades, a few short years ago I returned to pick up where I had left! Upon my return, I experimented with various styles and subjects with the intention to preserve the memory and elegance of the past. With the state of the world we live in today, I have found my calling and feel obligated to focus on delivering thought-provoking and engaging messages as a platform to raise awareness about social issues and the current state of humanity. My self-taught background as an "Organic Artist" gives me the freedom to explore and express my thoughts and feelings without being limited by traditional art theory and rules. This approach leads to unique and powerful perspectives in my artwork." Hadi Aghaee Artist Statement "Daydreaming My Dream" Previous Next

Cowell Gallery EXHIBITION The Big Red Chair Project Eve Page Mathias DATES: MAY 6 - AUG 13 YEAR: 2023 Previously on view in the Cowell Gallery < Back OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. "There once was a big red chair in my living room. My sweet old dog, Luna, enjoyed sitting up on the back of it so she could look out the window. Luna passed, and the chair got old, too. Because this chair means a lot to me, I pushed it into my studio. It is a reassurance as I work that mv little one is still there and that there are cherished triends to come. This chair anchored me. It has become a symbol of where my place in the world was during the Covid crisis. Now, when I ask someone to sit in the red chair, it "connects the dots" between those missing moments when was separated from mv friends and loved ones. Then we all emerged and came back together. When it was okay to see folks and the mist cleared, we were allowed to see each other again... I began a project of portraits of my dear female friends. Why only women? I think it was because I missed them the most. I puzzled over this because also treasure my triends who are male, and certainl) would like to paint them. Maybe it is because there is the yearning - the aching of the soul - that I perceive as a part of the female psyche. This was a good place to start because it is where resonate as a female person. But I also missed myself as an individual, a unique human being. During Covid one was only a cipher, not someone interesting. We were all just "Things" with masks who might possibly be a spreader of the disease. or worse, die. We were reduced to robots doing our jobs on a digital platform, being parents who couldn't permit our expressions of love because we were afraid we could make our children sick. I taught at the college level and suddenly had to reduce my persona into a voice on a computer monitor. This is not healthy for a person who thrived by human contact. Thus, the Big Red Chair Project began." Eve Page Mathias https://www.tritonmuseum.org/bigredchairproject "My Queen" Previous Next

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