Bartolini Gallery

For decades, the artists and craftspeople of Industrial Light & Magic's legendary Creature & Model Shops brought unforgettable worlds, creatures, and characters to life on screen. This exhibition reunites over a dozen former members of the famed studio's Marin Model Shop to showcase their latest creative endeavors beyond the movies.

Featuring an eclectic collection of paintings, sculpture, scale models, creatures, monsters, mixed-media works, and imaginative constructions, Industrial Art & Magic celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship, and boundless creativity that defined an era of practical effects. From finely crafted miniatures and fantastical beings to personal artwork and new explorations in form and storytelling, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the ongoing work of the artists who helped shape cinematic magic.

Together, these works reveal the diverse talents, passions, and artistic journeys of a remarkable group of creators whose imaginations continue to inspire wonder.

The exhibit includes works by Leigh Barbier, Jean Bolte, Dave Fogler, Bill George, Jett Green, Michael Lynch, Jeff Mann, Michael Murnane, Randy Ottenberg, Lorne Peterson, Adam Savage, Tony Sommers, Kim Smith, and Melanie Walas.

Formative Influence by Dylan Bartolini-Volk explores the transformative power of light across five bodies of work. Inspired by the landscapes of Northern California and the American West, the exhibition examines the shift from photography, where light is observed and captured, to painting, where light is created to shape new visual experiences. Rather than documenting the landscape, these works evoke its emotional resonance, emphasizing atmosphere, memory, and perception over literal representation.