Califia on the Horizon
CALIFIA
…on the Horizon
Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara
Opening July 27, 2020
“Pacific Disposition”
Pacific Disposition, oil and silver leaf on ornate 18x12 panel
This image of my Califia muse manifests the idea that we are at peace with the natural world, co-existing with planet Earth. It was painted on an ornate shaped panel to elevate it as an icon. The edges of the panel are rimmed with copper.
What does “Pacific” mean?
“Pacific, making or desiring to make peace; peaceable, desiring to be at peace, free from the disposition to quarrel; peaceful, in a state of peace. [Century Dictionary, 1895]
The Pacific Ocean (1660 in English) was famously so called in 1519 by Magellan when he sailed into it and found it calmer than the stormy Atlantic, or at least calmer than he expected it to be. According to an original account of the voyage by an Italian named Pigafetta, who was among the adventurers, Magellan gave the entrance to what Pigafetta calls “the South Sea” the Latin name Mare Pacificum. The U.S. Pacific Northwest is so called by 1889.”
“Starry Night” is a large monotype created with wood blocks, embroidery, and small silver milagros.
“Starry Night” , Monotype 22x30 on BFK paper with embroidery and milagros.
Wishing you all Peace, Harmony, and Health!,
Holli Harmon