A solo art exhibition
Hospice of Santa Barbara welcomes local artist Jim Hill, who will display his art at the Leigh Block Gallery located within Hospice of Santa Barbara -- 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite #100, Santa Barbara - beginning February 10, 2016.
The artwork in Hill's exhibit was created within the last 6 years. Hill combines graphite, oil pastels, ink gouache, and watercolor pencils to explore the mediums and how they connect.
Hill notes his artwork is reflective of his experience working in end of life care. Meditation is an important element for Hill. As a licensed clinical social worker, Hill had the privilege of working with family and friends coping with loss who showed the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
"With a large degree of humbleness, it's about the life experience," said Hill. "It's the mystery of the individual reaching the end of life and the connectedness with one another -- the loss and gain that occurs with aging."
Originally from Chicago, Hill has lived in Santa Barbara since 1972. He has worked for Hospice of Santa Barbara as a grief counselor and as a mental health practitioner for Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care. Hill also worked for the County of Santa Barbara's Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services.
Hill's relationship with art began as a child when he became fascinated with mixing mediums. His passion persisted through the years as he continued to teach himself and enroll in art classes during the '70s. As an artist, Hill's subjects rely on his internal processes which allow his art to take direction so he may explore the relationships between mediums. His art does not focus on concrete subjects, but rather on expression.
Opening Reception for Jim Hill
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
5:30-7:00pm
Leigh Block Gallery
2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hill will donate 25% of the proceeds from his art sales to
Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc., a volunteer hospice organization.
For questions or more information, please call (805) 563-8820.
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