Combined Show of Marc Ellen Hamel & Heidi Hardin

February 4th - March 28th, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION:

February 8th, 2025, 4 - 6 PM PST
Artist Talk: 4 PM PST

Venue: Think Round, Inc.

Think Round Fine Arts is thrilled to announce the opening of CALIFORNIA ROAMING: Abstract Nature Paintings by Marc Ellen Hamel, featuring a stunning collection of works inspired by Northern California’s landscapes. The exhibition will run from February 4 through March 28, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 8, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Guests are invited to hear directly from the artist during an Artist Talk at 4 PM, exploring the inspiration and process behind these evocative pieces.
 
About the Exhibition
Marc Ellen Hamel’s CALIFORNIA ROAMING offers an intimate, abstracted view of Northern California’s natural beauty. Drawing from moments spent walking through forests and meadows, gazing into distant horizons, and taking in vibrant fields during road trips, Hamel transforms these memories into colorful, intuitive paintings.

The works capture a deeply personal connection to the land, offering reflections on how wandering through nature nurtures the spirit. In her studio at the Hunters Point Shipyard, where she has worked for over 30 years, Hamel revisits these experiences, creating vibrant abstractions that echo the wilderness, stillness, and movement of the landscapes she loves. “Walking through the land has nurtured me,” Hamel shares. “When I’m back in the studio, I apply colors and brushstrokes intuitively, letting memories resurface to guide the work. It’s a process of reflection, connection, and storytelling.”
California Dreaming: A Journey Through Memory (Time) and Place (Space)

As part of Marc Ellen Hamel's exhibit California Roaming, Think Round Fine Arts proudly presents a selection of graphite drawings by gallery founder Heidi Hardin. These works transcend traditional artistic expression, capturing an intensely personal yet universally resonant journey shaped by the Harmonic Convergence in Big Sur in 1987—a moment of profound transformation that bridged Heidi’s inner exploration with the larger rhythms of the cosmos.
 
Heidi’s drawings, rich with enigmatic text and imagery from Jose Arguelles' The Mayan Factor, intertwine with drawings of herself, her friends, her family, and the outdoors along the Big Sur River, which she photographed while living at the River Inn. These drawings create a more extensive dialogue about humanity’s connection to time, place, and the natural world. Paired with Marc Ellen Hamel’s evocative abstract landscapes, these works create a dynamic interplay of memory, intuition, and resilience, reflecting on California as a crucible for healing, exploration, and the pursuit of deeper understanding.
 
Together, Marc Ellen’s paintings and Heidi’s drawings honor the enduring power of art and science to illuminate our shared journey through spacetime. This collaboration is a celebration of friendship and a testament to the capacity of creative expression to transcend boundaries and foster connections across the personal and universal.

Join Us!
Celebrate the breathtaking beauty of Northern California through the abstract and intuitive paintings of Marc Ellen Hamel and the inscrutable drawings of Heidi Hardin (See below.). Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, CALIFORNIA ROAMING with California Dreaming offers an immersive and nurturing artistic experience.