Donna Vis is a California-based glass artist and painter whose work highlights the interplay of light and human nature. Her pieces often balance fragility and strength, reflecting inspiration from her studio, the natural world, and collaboration with fellow artists. Her paintings convey emotion, while her glass art explores light and movement. Donna has the honor of collaborating with internationally renowned artists, blending ideas and techniques to continuously evolve her art through experimentation and adaptation. Her creations, born from the heat of the fire and the softness of pastel are deeply influenced by immersive artist residencies. She has nurtured her passion during four professional residencies at the Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, WA) and at Ghost Ranch (New Mexico), the iconic home of Georgia O’Keeffe. Additional enrichment to her creative process is gained through pinpointed education in her broad range of interests and through the experiences of world travel. Whether emerging from the heart of creative silence or the energy of collaboration, her works are open windows to our ever-changing world, revealing an artist in constant evolution, guided by an insatiable drive for creation and light. As President and a founding member of the 501(c)(3) Pastel Society of the Gold Coast (PSGC), Donna combines her artistic vision with leadership to partner with organizations such as the Ojai Music Festival and Ojai Land Conservancy. She is a past President of Ventura County Pastel Artists and an active member of several art groups, including SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) and Studio Channel Islands. Donna’s work can be found in private and public collections. Her studio is located in Somis, California, and visitors are welcome by appointment. Instagram: @Donna_Vis |
2025 Exhibitions:
The Living Ocean Channel Islands Maritime Museum February 13 - March 30, 2025 Reception: Saturday, February 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm My obsession for Giant Kelp will show in 6 cast glass kelp blades and more. Five additional new pieces are in the exhibit along with work from fellow members of PSGC that depict the dependency of life on the ocean. Recovery Ojai Art Center June 2025 Solo exhibition in Ojai Art Center showcases. As a tribute to the devastating losses experienced in California's wildfires, Donna's artwork utilizes objects recovered from burned sites. Various stages will be expressed in glass, from loss to acceptance. Music As Muse Ojai Art Center June 2025 Reception: June 7, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 In tandem with the Ojai Music Festival's weekend of events, "Music as Muse" will be on exhibition in the Gallery and Fireside Room at the Ojai Art Center. Donna's work will be on exhibit along with other members featuring music in the visual arts. Additionally, Donna's artwork will be featured in the center's showcases. Previous Exhibitions: The Gift of Art West Hills Gallery, Ojai, CA November 2024 Pastels and Beyond Thousand Oaks Community Gallery October 2024 Celebrating Gardens West Hills Gallery, Ojai, CA May 2024 Bert Collins: Our Inspiration West Hills Gallery May 2023 H2O Ojai Art Center March 2023 Passion for Pastels Camarillo Art Center February 2023 and other notable exhibitions: Pilchuck Gallery- "Discourse", a political exhibition in glass Pioneer Square, Seattle Washington May - June, 2018 Gratitude - solo exhibit in center's showcase Ojai Art Center March 2018 Glass works dedicated to the Firefighters and First Responders who saved the Ojai Valley from destruction by the Thomas Fire, Surf and more. Community Memorial Hospital Permanent Collection; Ventura, CA Ten pastel paintings are part of the permanent collection at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH). Three are available for the public to view in the hallway on the top (6th) floor of the Ocean Tower. The others are in private rooms. |
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