Gallery 212…something special!

Gallery 212 is relatively new in town and is next door to Wacky Sushi.  Last week I was ordering sushi to go and had time for a brief venture in the gallery next door.

I was taken by a very unique plate that I thought my wife would like  and owner Ruth Harrel took the time to introduce me (figuritvely) to the artist .

Ruth said that “Many of our artists are local from Seal Beach, Long Beach and Orange County. We also have an artist from Stockholm, Sweden, one from Pennsylvania and one from Colorado. The art and artist change each month.”   Such a rapid turnover seems like a pretty good idea for young and beginning artists in addition to being an idea that will encourage constant visits by the community and tourists.

Ruth went on ” We specialize in edgy urban art and emerging artists. We also carry established artists that have a following.  We have some Seal beach artists that we carry regularly: Joan Wussow, Garret Williams, and Ron Hust.”

I went to the 212 website…which was quite good… and  there saw excellent examples from present artists that are being shown as well as previous displays.  It’s much like visiting a small museum and very relaxing. I almost forgot to pick up my sushi order.

You can check out  the gallery and the artists at http://www.gallery212.com