Hunt Slonem: A Decade of Wonder at Madison Gallery in Solana Beach

 by Patricia Frischer

Is Hunt Sonem an expressionist or a pop artist? Do the works deserve their large prices? Do we need to hear stories of his youth and experience of butterflies and bunnies? The answers might not be relevant to you at all, because the sheer joy of the colors and shapes gives such immediate pleasure. At this times of such political turmoil, sometimes you just need this type of escape.

Madison Gallery has often shown Hunt Slonem’s art before, in fact this is the 10^th solo exhibition. There is more than a decade of work on display…about 80 pieces filling the entire gallery space. The landscapes inspired by some of the properties owned by Slonem near New Orleans were lovely additions with their gouged lines showing base colors.

The impressive salon hung wall with a large selection of works including  Lincoln and Churchill gives you an idea of how rich and varied these two decades of support by the Solana Beach gallery has been.  

detail of the work above

Hunt Slonem: A Decade of Wonder
May 2 to June 27, 2026
Madison Gallery
320 South Cedros Ave, Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
858 523 9155 INFO@MADISONGALLERIES.COM
 Gallery Hours Monday - Saturday, 10-5, Sunday by appointment only

30 Years of Madness at Barrio Glassworks in Carlsbad

by Patricia Frischer

Mad Art Glass is Rina Fehrensen & Michael Madd who for the last 30 years have created series after series of hand-blown forms. They saved back examples of all of these shows and exhibitions and sales and the works on display are a representation of all those years of work. The show 30 Years of Madness at Barrio Glassworks is the current show in the gallery’s building in Carlsbad. Barrio Glasswork also has a hot glass studio, with a series of "make your own" projects,  a full shop and an event space in the front and side porch. (We enjoyed a Tequila tasting from The Bad Stuff, Mariachi band, and some Mexican treats on a lovely Sunday in support of Feeding San Diego). 

With a stable of gallery artists, amazing guest glass masters, and a variety of exhibitions and items for sale, don't miss checking out this special venue just south of Carlsbad Village Road on Roosevelt.   Congratulation to Gary Raskin for creating this special space. 

 

The Shop at Barrio Glassworks

30 Years of Madness
Barrio Glassworks
On view until May 31. 2026
3060 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
Gary Raskin 760.696.3288
10:to 6 Tues through Sat, 10 to 5. Sun,  Closed Mon