Transcendent Forms
February 7 - March 25, 2025
Opening Reception is Friday, February 7th (5:30pm - 8pm)
Located in the Ramona Gallery
Transcendent Forms
February 7 - March 25, 2025
Located in the Ramona Gallery
Curated by Vanessa Callanta, Curator of the Triton Museum of Art, Transcendent Forms is an evocative tribute to the artistic legacy of Nathan Oliveira, a master of capturing the intangible intersections between the physical and the spiritual. Drawing inspiration from Oliveira’s hauntingly expressive figures and atmospheric abstractions, this exhibition explores themes of solitude, transformation, and the profound connection between humanity and its environment.
Featuring a diverse collection of contemporary works alongside selected pieces reminiscent of Oliveira’s signature style, Transcendent Forms delves into the emotional resonance of form and space. Through Vanessa’s curatorial vision, the exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the timeless essence of Oliveira’s artistry while contemplating its influence on today’s creative landscape.
Visitors are encouraged to experience this journey through ethereal realms, where the boundaries between reality and transcendence dissolve, leaving behind an enduring impression of human fragility and resilience.
Art by: Diane Warner-Wang
Curator
Vanessa Callanta
Vanessa Callanta is a Bay Area based artist and Curator at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. From an early age, she showed a passion for art. She pursued this interest and earned an Associate’s Degree with High Honors from Mission College in studio arts, studying under accomplished artists and educators Mark Engel and George Rivera. She has also been fortunate enough to participate in workshops from the world-renowned artist Cuong Nguyen.
Vanessa has had her art shown at the Vargas Gallery at Mission College, KALEID Gallery in San Jose, Works/San Jose, Chopsticks Alley Art, the Triton Museum of Art, and in other group exhibitions at local businesses. She has also had the privilege of being selected to paint an ArtBox in San Jose and has participated in chalk art festivals at Luna Park and the Triton Museum of Art. During her free time, Vanessa enjoys being creative and reading. She believes art should be accessible to everyone and that it is critical for us to express ourselves creatively.
Participating Artists
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