THE POINT ARENA-STORNETTA LANDS AND BEYOND A landscape photography Scott Chieffo & handmade jewelry by Ling-Yen Jones
May 3 @ 8:00 am - September 2 @ 5:00 pm
THE POINT ARENA-STORNETTA LANDS AND BEYOND A landscape photography exhibit by Scott Chieffo In the approximately 20 years that he has been living on the Southern Mendocino County Coast, Scott has developed an intimate photographic relationship with its unique landscape. His images capture the subtle beauty of the coast and forests with a highly unique, “painterly” style that emphasizes the quiet solitude of these landscapes.
The focus for this exhibit will be some of Scott’s favorite images captured on The Point ArenaStornetta Lands over the past several years. The dramatic coastal bluffs, sea arches, and incredible views found here offer seemingly unlimited photo opportunities for both serious and casual photographers alike. The omnipresent Point Arena Lighthouse as a backdrop only adds to the magic of this extraordinary landscape. In addition, Scott will be showing a small collection of images taken in other locations along the varied and beautiful coastline of Mendocino County, from Bowling Ball Beach north to Mendocino. While the vast majority of his artistry takes place in the field, Scott’s technical mastery in the “digital darkroom” allows him to optimize each image digitally so that the finished print matches his original artistic vision. Unlike traditional printing methods, the metal prints Scott is showing for this exhibit are created by infusing dyes directly into a specially-coated sheet of aluminum. This technique creates a vibrant and durable print that is resistant to fading, moisture, and fingerprints.
For the past several years, Scott has shown his fine art photography prints at galleries and exhibits along the west coast.His work is represented in private collections throughout the United States and beyond. Some of his earliest images taken on the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands were used in the public relations effort to eventually have these lands added as the first mainland-based unit of the California Coastal National Monument in 2014.
Ling-Yen Jones will be showing and sharing her handmade jewelry works. It is inspired by the ocean and nature.
On the opening which is May 11th. Scott will be at the opening from 5-6 pm.
The Bureau of Land Management, Point Arena Lighthouse, Friends of Point Arena-Stornetta Lands, City of Point Arena, California Native Plant Society and Mendocino College are presenting “Celebrate the Coast” on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free to the public event will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lands being named as part of the California Coastal National Monument. You are invited to participate in this event in one or more of the following ways:
- Special activities at your business
- Discounts on purchases
- Free samples
- Free gifts
- Free food and/or drink
- Display event posters
- Hand out event schedules