OMA Artist Alliance 2025-26 Biennial

 by Patricia Frischer

Marie Stone - these subtle colors and a strong composition show
again what we all know...Figurative work is always here to stay. 

It is very gratifying to see this biennial show  improve every other year by every other year. There are always artists to discover and old friends to see. Chantal Paul, and independent curator,  Patric Stillman from Studio Door and Katie Dolgov, OMA Director of Exhibitions and Collections juried the exhibition and made a fine choice. Each work has a QR code so you can hear the artist speaking about their work and the display is respectful which one always hopes for in a juried exhibition. The work that won the first place was extremely deserved  as Trinh Mai continues to gives us emotionally charged and elegantly presented  glimpses into her culturally rich life. 

Brady Willmott - If you like this work also check
out Robert Williams in our A+ Art Blog. Both men are fearless 

Tina Christiansen - a baby bird, not just hungry,
but crying out for all of us who feel like shouting. 

Barbara Hendricks - Orange sun setting on orange groves.
Please note the little 3-D harvester setting on the frame. 

David Fobes - a shout out to Gabriel Boils our SD Art Prize recipient last year who also works with puzzle piece. This work by Fobes shows that this is a rich field to explore. 

Deena Altman - very clever use of both ultra real and drawn elements to make a point about the artist herself. 

John Linthurst

Steven Lombardi

Trinh Mai - First place, yes, these are egg shells
with portraits inside. Watch the video below. 

Kate Joiner

Artist Alliance 2025-26 Biennial
Oceanside Museum of Art
On view until March 8th. 
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-3720
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm
Extended Hours on First Fridays 11:00am–8:00pm