San Diego area artists, ranging in age from two to adult, submitted paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages, jewelry, and mixed media representing Lion King themes as part of a special contest and exposition. From African wildlife, nature and Lion King characters to depictions of family. love and friendship artists exceeded expectations. RSVP to attend the Art Walk
A jury of 10 gallerists and community leaders used a blind ranking system to collectively choose a total of 52 pieces to be part of the Circle of Life Community Art Expo taking place at Pacific Sotheby’s beginning on August 5. Winners in each category — adult, youth and teen — will be announced during the First Friday Art Walk. All are invited to the opening reception.
Congratulations to artists whose work has been selected for the Community Art Expo including Ralph LaZar, who’s work is depicted above.
YOUTH (Under 12)
Adina Halevy
Ana Solis Agraz
Blake Schaffran
Cal Schaffran
Charlie Graham
Chikako Yoshinaga
Elizabeth Versky
Juan Solis
Keigo Yoshinaga
Lucas McManus
Luisa Solis
Makena Dayno
Max Graham
Neel Tamirisa
Prem Tamirisa
Rydon Russell
Shungo Yoshinaga
Vittorio McManus
TEEN (13 – 19)
Audie Caban
Kit Miller
Sabrina Peebles
Zoe Levin
ADULT (20+)
Barbara Davies
Becca Cullati
Bonnie Owen
Brenda Wright
Cheryl Ehlers
Claire Gadberry
Dan Pressman
Dana Levine
Dipak Gupta
Dottie Stanley
Gloria Chadwick
Ised Gongora & Eleonor L Nemati
Jeff Stephenson
Joshua Levin
Julie Schaffran
Margot Carrera
Martha Pope Gorris
Mary A Kumar
Monet Mikhanh
Murielle Pottery
Patrice Oshrin
Patricia A. Hunter
Peggy Hinaekian
Priya Saraf
Ralph LaZar
Rosa Agraz
Shahram Sharafi
Sharon Hoffman
Wayne Adachi
Whitney Moore