50 years and one day after Wilfred Sarr began painting, he returned to Redondo Beach, California to display his lifetime of work at Cannery Row Studios. The exhibit, entitled “Fifty + 1 (what was the question?),” runs from October 1, 2010 to October 10, 2010. If you miss the exhibit, you can view some of his works, as well as contact information on his website.
Sarr arrived in Hermosa Beach, California in February of 1962. Hermosa Beach at that time was considered by many to be the center of LA’s art scene, with a thriving community of artists and musicians. In 2001, he moved to Santa Cruz, and has lived there since.
During his long career as an artist, Sarr has painted over 5000 works of art. His style varies wildly, and his paintings have been compared to Picasso, Matisse, and most of all, Van Gogh. His subjects range from portraits, to landscapes, to koi, to intricate patterns.
Below are some paintings from the opening night of the exhibit. Cannery Row Studios provided beverages and hors d’oeuvres, music, and the wonderful paintings of Wilfred Sarr.
These pictures were taken at the exhibit, and they give you an idea of the range of subjects that Sarr paints, as well as his varied style of painting. Many of his paintings are whimsical, some paintings of dancers are so fluid in appearance. His style is truly unique, and the texture and colors jump right off the canvas.
If you’re in the area, it’s worth a visit to Cannery Row Studios to view this lifetime work! And maybe one of Wilfred Sarr’s paintings will catch our eye and become a member of your personal collection.
Wilfred Sarr: www.wilfredsarr.com/
Cannery Row Studios:
604 N. Francisca Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
888-366-1988
Hours: Saturday, Sunday and Weekdays from 4:30pm – 9:00pm
www.canneryrowstudios.com
