As part of our ongoing commitment to the arts, Saffron Communities is proud to present Serena Hazard at the WTRSHD First Street Gallery in Petaluma. Serena’s artistic voice was shaped by her explorations along the wild coast of Maine, where expansive views and the ever-shifting dance of light and weather continue to inspire her.

Her paintings invite you to loosen your hold on the familiar and step into a world of wonder. Join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, for the opening reception.

The exhibition will be on view from March 8 through April 26, 2025, at WTRSHD First Street Gallery. Please stop by any day of the week or call us at 650-678-0814 to make an appointment for special viewing.

Artist Statement

Painting is the visual voice and unmitigated creative force of my heart’s imagination. My imagery is drawn from a source of visual memories in my soul, a rich compost filled with the beauty of the natural world. This inner world swirls like wind around the tiniest of creatures resting on a dead leaf, to star clusters, to structures of the galactic cosmos.

Through a meandering process of building up and sanding back layers and layers of color and shapes and marks, each piece eventually settles into a paradox; nothing is concretely recognizable, yet somehow it feels “real.” These paintings are invitations. Come in, loosen your grip on what is “real,” replace knowing with curiosity, and reconnect with your capacity to experience wonder. Tap into a consciousness that urges us to look up into the universe, to realize we are an integral part of it. After all, our bodies are about 70% water and 99.9% empty space! We may know little about the physical universe, but are inherently drawn to the potency of connection and love. I hope that my paintings offer the opportunity to re-member ourselves as a singular family on this magnificent planet, moving beyond constraining realities.