Art Works Downtown presents "Realm of Dreams" featuring sculptor Barbara Andino- Stevenson and experimental artist Phyllis Thelen, opening June 10 - July 30, 2010. Working out of neighboring studios at Art Works Downtown, these gifted artists slowly recognized a shared understanding that their art came from a familiar place and their imaginations seemed to connect.
"Imaginary journeys to serene and comforting places" was the motivation for Phyllis and Barbara to construct collaborative pieces which developed into an ethereal dreamlike series of mixed-media sculptures fashioned from natural materials such as clay and dried mulberry bark. Photos by David Leslie, haiku by poet Ann Rinehart and special musical interpretations of the work by singer Terry Garthwaite bring you "Realm of Dreams". Phyllis Thelen is also the featured Master Artist at this year's Marin Art Festival at the Lagoon.

A reception for the artists will be held Friday June 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at 1337 Fourth Street, between C and D Streets. These events are free to the public. For more information call 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.org