Dragon the Line: La Jolla Community Foundation unveils newest public art installation

The boldly colored mural, “Tail Whip,” by Silver Lake graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, is No. 11 in the project.

The boldly colored mural, “Tail Whip,” by Silver Lake graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, is No. 11 in the project.

Last week’s exhibition at the La Jolla Art Association (LJAA) galleries was all about artistic passion and the importance of pursuing and expressing one’s creative spark. The lesson is that despite age or occupation, creativity can emerge as a force in our lives.
The show was decidedly eclectic. It featured the work of two female painters and two male photographers.
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will host a walking tour of the Murals of La Jolla, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16 leaving from 1008 Wall St. The 11-piece mural collection was started two years ago when Matt Browar, who, as a member of the La Jolla Community Foundation, proposed an art project for the town.

Fred Tomaselli said he had sworn off public art before being asked to participate in the Murals of La Jolla project.
The Athenaeum will present, for the eleventh consecutive year, an exhibition of artwork by scholarship winners of the San Diego State University School of Art, Design and Art History, with an opening reception 6:30 p.m. May 10.

The fourth annual “Art in the Pines” juried plein-air show presented by the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Docent Society and Torrey Pines Association is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Reserve, just south of the Torrey Pines Lodge.

Sip a hot cup of tantalizingly rich medium roast coffee; savor the sea breeze wafting through the large lift-up windows and contemplate some deep art. It’s an enlightening experience, which can be found only at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd., where art meets business.

La Jolla’s Best Bets for Events from April 26-May 5, 2013 include music and dance performances, photography and art exhibits, La Jolla Half Marathon, Cinco de Mayo party, La Jolla Symphonny concerts and historical walking tours of La Jolla Village.

The additions include works by internationally renowned artists Julian Opie, Fred Tomaselli and Gajin Fujita.

Last call for young artists’ submissions to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s second annual 25 and Under Art Contest. Entries are due by Monday, April 22 at feedyourgreedyorgan.com