Runs December 6th through January 31st

Julie Bovee with her painting titled Let’s Skip Winter, the painting that’s the inspiration for her new solo art exhibition

The first Friday of December, I’ll be opening a solo exhibition of my art in downtown San Jose. This is as much of a surprise to me as it is to you! The universal energies lined up just right so that I’ll be able to celebrate and share my art throughout the holiday season.

The title of my exhibition is “Let’s Skip Winter” and it opens during the South First Fridays Art Walk in San Jose on December 6th, from 7-10:00 pm. The exhibition lasts two months and ends at the end of January 2020.

Exhibition Description

Our ecosystem and aquifers in the Bay Area depend upon winter to replenish and recharge. While nature is rejuvenated by the cool, wet weather, we humans can experience seasonal affective disorder during the many dreary days.

“Let’s Skip Winter” doesn’t imply a desire to skip this integral part of the seasonal cycle. Instead, it considers the effect a shift of perspective might bring – a shift to feeling the brightness of spring even when the days are dark, damp and cold.

The title painting of this exhibition was conceived of and painted earlier this fall during a period when my mother sent me photos showing an early snowfall that had blanketed Michigan. Initially, the fresh, untouched snow is beautiful to behold, but I know all too well how cold and depressing it can become as the winter days wear on. “Let’s Skip Winter” encourages viewers to hold onto the feeling of spring approaching, even while winter is raging around them.

More Exhibition Details:

• What: Julie Bovee’s Solo Art Exhibition titled “Let’s Skip Winter”
• Curator: Robertino Ragazza of Phantom Galleries
• Opening: Friday, December 6, 2019; 7-11:00 pm as part of South First Fridays
• When: Anytime through the outside window or indoors during the restaurant open hours
• Where: Culinary Corner Bistro, 321 S. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113
• Exhibition Duration: December 6, 2019 – January 31, 2020

My paintings can be seen from the outside through the restaurant window, but will shine with all of ther flowery goodness indoors any time the Bistro is open throughout the exhibion period. Please be aware that this is a restaurant and I encourage you to take a seat and enjoy some delicious food while also enjoying my artwork.

If you’re able to come to my opening on December 6th, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy loads of other amazing artwork in downtown San Jose. The South First Fridays art walk provides an opportunity to view artwork and talk to artists at a variety of venues, free of charge. From the southfirstfridays.com website: “The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk is a self-guided, nighttime tour through galleries, museums, and independent creative businesses featuring eclectic art exhibitions and special performances.”.