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Claire Whitehead

With deep roots in California, Claire Whitehead explores the rural landscapes that surround her. Her paintings take you to the farm roads, hiking trails and old barns of the Bay Area. She paints in oils on canvas, panel and paper. She paints simple scenes with a minimalist approach.

Claire graduated in 1995 from UC Berkeley with BAs in Art History and Practice of Art. Claire has exhibited in numerous spaces, galleries and museums in the Bay Area, most recently Collector Gallery in Berkeley, CA. She currently has a studio at Alameda Artworks in San Jose.

Email: claire@diablogato.com
Website: clairespaintings.etsy.com
Instagram: clairewhiteheadart

Claire Whitehead

Silicon Valley Open Studio Location

May 17 - 18: Site# 186 Alameda Art Works
1068 The Alameda, San Jose
Claire Whitehead
Site: 186 Alameda Art Works
1068 The Alameda
San Jose

Ronda

Intaglio printetching and aquatint on Arches Cover printmaking paper

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Rose Elegance

As you gaze at the rose, you can't help but be reminded of the deep emotions it represents. Whether it's the fiery passion of a new love or the enduring romance of a lifelong partnership, the red rose is a timeless symbol of love and desire. So take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this flower and let its message of love and passion fill your heart.Currently available at Voss Gallery in San Francisco

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Rythym Of Light

In Rhythm of Light, movement and illumination intertwine to capture the essence of grace and vitality. The dancers poised expression and fluid motion embody a moment suspended in time, where strength and elegance coexist in harmony. The billowing fabric, painted with fiery hues of orange and gold, mirrors the dynamic flow of light itselfdancing in the darkness, igniting the space around her.This piece invites viewers to feel the energy of motion, to witness the delicate balance of power and freedom, and to experience the rhythm of life expressed through dance. It is a celebration of movement, light, and the beauty of fleeting moments that leave a lasting impression.

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Samsara

Samsara is a ceramic sculpture crafted from Black Mountain clay and fired at a high temperature, which imparted a rich, charcoal-black hue to its surface. The title, derived from Sanskrit, reflects the concept of samsara in Eastern philosophiesa perpetual cycle of life, death, and rebirth. This sculpture encapsulates the essence of lifes full circle, emphasizing its cyclical nature and the interconnected flow of beginnings and endings.

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Segovia

Intaglio print in black ink on Arches Cover paper. Etching, softground and aquatint

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Solitude

I wanted to tell the story of solitude rising from deep within, by covering the rough and unstructured print below, as if filling it with a brown layer that flows over. Solitude does not only signify a desperate kind of isolation it is a complete conversation with oneself and a form of self-reflection.

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