Reaction of Rhythm and Distant Shores

Mark L. Emerson is a Sacramento favorite, and a master at making paint shift and vibrate in these new well-planned rectangles. This body of work is completely up tempo and energizing, as these smaller sized works confront us with superb color compositions which actually sing. Emerson received his MFA from UC Davis, and his work is found in collections locally, including the Crocker Museum, American River College, and Sacramento City College, among others.

Dean DeCocker is a brilliant sculptor who champions the modern in his elegant, funny, graceful, and streamline executions, and is making his return to JAYJAY. You will see several wall-mounted architecturally constructed marvels, with some free-standing works as well. His work continues to reference the aeronautical in its modern sweeps and underlying structure. DeCocker received his MFA from Claremont Graduate University and is a professor of fine art at CSU Stanislaus. He has shown throughout California and Arizona and his work can be found in many private and public collections, including The Crocker Art Museum, Laguna Beach Museum, Robert Fullerton Art Museum, Orange County Museum, Newport Beach Museum, and the Riverside Art Museum, to name a few.

The opening reception will include a live music performance.