L.A. Flora and Fauna Dazzle in Chumo’s Art

L. A. Flora and Fauna Dazzle in Chumo’s Art Palisades artist Marlena Chumo is exhibiting her new work, ‘Indian Summer,’ from October 13 through November 13 at Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., E3A, Santa Monica. A reception for the artist will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 13. The term ‘Indian Summer’ generally refers to the final warm spell of the year, typically in late October and November. Chumo’s more than 20 canvases glow with vibrant color, bold texture and constant movement. Chumo is known for her ability to capture nature, with a targeted focus on landscapes and garden flowers. Her work is often taken to the point of abstraction. Given her obsession with texture, rhythm and line, each brush stroke, often applied in a heavy, impasto and alla prima manner, emphasizes the random feel of nature. By creating a unique level of dimension, depth and movement, Chumo’s work takes on a tactile or sculptural result, where detail is revealed through the application of many layers of color. Chumo is a member of the California Art Club, the Pacific Palisades Art Association, and the National and Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art. Her work hangs in private collections around the world. She maintains creative space at Santa Monica Art Studios at the Santa Monica Airport. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: (310) 453-5757; E-mail: info@schomburggallery.com