Craft Atelier Space: Jari de Ham – Sculptures & Small Works

Exhibition Dates: May 1 – May 30, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 3-5 PM
Location: Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Gallery Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM daily
Contact: 805-772-1068

Jarien de Ham is a sculptor and painter who began Chinese brush painting in 2002 with a class offered at Cuesta College. Bird and Flower painting, one of the four genres of Chinese painting, initially drew her in. This was followed by Calligraphy and classes in China that covered Landscape and Figure painting.

While the Central Coast is far from China, many elements revered in Chinese art can be found here — cypress trees with their irregular balance, foggy atmosphere, fish, and birds. These subjects appear throughout Jari’s paintings, sculptures, and various craft forms.