OPENING RECEPTION & LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 • 5-8 PM
WITH THE ARTIST IN ATTENDANCE
In Studio brings together twelve paintings by Julie Anderson Mathias, whose work is rooted in her lifelong interest in color and abstraction. Her approach has been shaped by her background in interior architecture and her decades of experience as a muralist, working directly on buildings and at an architectural scale.
While studying at Syracuse University in the early 1970s, Mathias encountered the work of Morris Louis and Helen Frankenthaler, whose approaches to color and composition left a lasting impression. Her later career in interior architecture, including at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, further developed her understanding of scale and proportion.
Mathias typically begins her paintings with sketches, color studies, and geometric structures. As the work develops, however, the original plan gives way to a dialogue between intention and discovery. Throughout this process, color remains at the heart of Mathias’s practice.
Visit the gallery
SEIMANDI & LEPRIEUR is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Santa Barbara’s art district, founded by a French couple with a discerning eye for artists of national and international stature. The gallery presents a carefully considered program of exhibitions, changing approximately every two months, with a strong emphasis on aesthetics and thoughtful presentation, creating an environment in which each artist’s work can be experienced at its best and in a setting befitting the quality of their work. The gallery also maintains a collection of works available to collectors, with private viewings available by appointment, and works closely with interior designers to develop tailored art selections and presentation proposals for private residences.
Located near State Street and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the gallery offers a serene, light-filled space designed for both contemplation and discovery. With expansive wall space, it is designed for ambitious, curatorially driven exhibitions that give each artist’s work the presence it deserves, inviting visitors to explore new perspectives and discover a work that speaks to them.
Through artist talks, exhibition openings, the First Thursday Art Walk, and private events, the gallery offers visitors a direct connection to the contemporary art scene.
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Convenient parking near two public lots.
Opening Hours
Mon – Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 – 6 PM
Private viewings by appointment