A curious collection of wild animals: dashing horses, stealthy wolves, leaping rabbits, peaceful birds and more are all included in the diverse and unusual group of images portrayed in the next exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. 

In the show, Menagerie, Mariam Pakbaz will exhibit her hauntingly beautiful mixed media drawing/paintings with wonderful ceramic figurative sculptures by Jeanette Morrow. Both artists play with the interaction of animals and the human figure to symbolically convey their thoughts. The exhibit opens March 20 and continues through May 7, 2015.

In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, a great display of students art from Folsom’s Vista Del Lago High School will feature work from the advanced painting classes taught by teacher Gayle Martin.

The public is invited to celebrate both exhibits at the free opening reception on Friday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., with refreshments, wine and live jazz keyboard by Chet Chwalik.     

The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9-5, with additional hours Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m.  Free tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information contact Cindy Abraham, (916) 355-7285, or [email protected].

Post information courtesy of Gallery at 48 Natoma.