Spending a rainy day in an art museum is one of our favorite pastimes. Oceanside Museum of Art, which opened in 1997, is located in the circa 1937 City Hall. Art+ a historical building= Me being happy. This is going to be a two part introduction to two amazing local artists.

Brady introduced us to the exhibition I'm sharing today- James Hubbell: Seeking Balance. "It includes selections of Hubbell’s artworks that have appeared in houses of worship and places where people seek a spiritual connection including sculptures, paintings, stained glass windows, maquettes, and poetry. Select photographs tell the story of the churches, parks, and public spaces around the world designed by him that function as community gathering places and environments for worship and contemplation. The way beauty affects people, how it opens them up emotionally and spiritually, as well as the role myth and storytelling play in Hubbell’s artwork, are all themes explored in the selections included in this show."


What an eclectic talent. We were given a glimpse of his artwork and architecture from the '50s to the present that reflect his deep love of nature, beauty and mystery. It was all so diverse and so interesting.
Gaia's Home (1986), a piece made from fused and laminated glass, with hammered silver was breathtaking. 
The man works in all mediums and impresses in each.
What an exceptional quote that covers so many components of life. Wow.


How how interesting is this building designed by Mr. Hubbell? Part of the larger complex of the Kumiai Community Museum of Tecate, this building houses exhibits where Kumeyaay culture is passed onto future generations.  The Kumiai Community Museum of Tecate is a place where students, teachers, tourists, and other visitors can learn about the original peoples of the region from the living descendents of our local indigenous groups.
Unbeknownst to Brady and myself, we have actually been in a Hubbell designed building when she took us to Tecate and its beautiful museum (five years ago tomorrow). Wild.