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“Biophilic Harmonies” A Solo Fine Art Exhibition by Artist Rachel Berkowitz San Diego’s Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library Gallery has selected international artist Rachel Berkowitz’s large-scale mixed-media paintings for a 2 month show, beginning February 1, 2023 until March 31, 2023. There will be an opening reception on February 4 with musical performances at the gallery from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The gallery will be open daily Monday- Saturday, with hours as Monday - Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Wednesday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Biophilic Harmonies series explores how human interactions with the natural world are expressed as desires and emotional constructs. The artwork serves as an escape from an anxious reality, allowing the viewer to get lost into a contemplative mindset, similar to that found in natural environments. Through painting and mixed media installations, the work combines abstract organic forms with physical natural elements to represent the human affinity for nature - or biophilia. The interplay between the conceptual and the formal elements in each piece creates a visual garden. Light as an energy source plays a strong role in the aesthetic and spiritual nature of the work, as the contrasting techniques lead into meditations for the viewer. Berkowitz’s recent travels across US National Parks have been a strong source of inspiration, placing a need on the heightened concern for conservation and preservation. Emotional experiences are the premise of the work, and the mark-making process serves to deepen mental awareness of one’s place in the natural world. In response to lengthy spells of indoor isolation, societal anxiety and loss during the pandemic, Berkowitz began to incorporate plants and natural elements into her artwork to recreate a fusion between human spiritual experience and nature. The artwork engages the viewer through textured techniques and intricate abstract painting methods, using various materials such as wax, copper oxides, glass particulates and real plants themselves. By using a mix of both dried and alive plant matter, the work itself is alive and will change as time progresses. The cyclical nature of the work highlights the idea of rebirth and renewal, reminding the viewer to breathe and slow down. Heightened desires to be released from enclosures are expressed through the structural compositions. There are references to man-made architectural structures hidden within the paintings, depicting the space that the work has been made in and to time-stamp the art-making process. Pacific Beach/ Taylor Library - 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109 https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/pacific-beach-taylor-library About the Artist: Rachel Berkowitz Rachel Berkowitz lives and works in Los Angeles, (b. Ohio, USA 1993), grew up in London, England and received a BA from UCLA’s School of Art and Architecture, graduating in 2016. Rachel has previously exhibited her paintings and photography at solo and group shows across the US and internationally including the UK, Italy, France and Japan. Rachel’s art practice has developed through artist residencies and community experiences, including the La Napoule Artist Foundation in France (2020) and the Slade School of Art London Summer Intensive in England (2019). Rachel has been awarded first place in various International Fine Art competitions, and is constantly working on public and private commissions from staging paintings for Palm Springs Modernism Week, to painting a mural for Bill Nye, The Science Guy’s new videos at The Planetary Society in Pasadena. Rachel is also engaged in community arts programming where she teaches art to children in schools that cannot afford arts education, and at children’s hospitals and neighborhood LA events. For competitions sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, she has painted many public murals incorporating natural forms and flora. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook & Instagram

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This awards season, Gelson’s invites guests to place an order for their stunning charcuterie boards which are perfect for snacking on while critiquing outfits and celebrating the best performances in film this year. The charcuterie boards can be served with specially-picked wine and champagne, perfect for a classy night celebrating the silver screen with friends and family. The available boards include the Award-Winning Cheese & Charcuterie Plate and the Gourmet Cheese and Charcuterie Board. The Award Winning Cheese & Charcuterie Plate comes with Flagship Cheddar, Cowgirl Mt. Tam, Point Reyes Blue, Three Little Pigs Chorizo, Columbus Dry Salami, Panninos with Prosciutto, Three Little Pigs Cornichons, Villars Dark Chocolate, Castelvetrano Pitted Olives, Acacia Honey, Grapes, and Dried Cherries and Apricots. It is recommended that guests pair Sparkling White Wine, Zinfandel, Malty Beers with this selection. This board serves up to 8 people. For a bigger party, guests may select The Gourmet Cheese and Charcuterie Board, which serves up to 20 people. This board comes with Rembrandt Aged Gouda, Spanish Manchego, Supreme Brie, Olli Calabrese Salami, Olli Genoa Salami, Bussetto Prosciutto, Mixed Italy Pitted Olives, Fig Cake, Marcona Almonds, Villars Swiss Chocolate, Fig Jam, Sour Cherry Jam, Strawberries, grapes, blackberries, and dried fruit. It is recommended that guests pair Champagne, Sherry, Tempranillo, Beer: Brown Ales or Stouts with this board. The Oscars are taking place on Sunday March 12. Guests may place their charcuterie board orders now through March 10. Charcuterie boards may be picked up from Gelson’s locations in Pacific Beach (730 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109), Carlsbad (7660 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009), or Del Mar (2707 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014) on March 11 and 12. For more information and to place an order, visit https://www.gelsons.com/shop/awards-night-2

Cinema Under The Stars presents "The Notebook" Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 "The Notebook" 2004, Time: 123 minutes - Behind every great love is a great story. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams juice up Nicholas Sparks’ star-crossed romance between a pampered debutante and an earthy mill-worker.

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