See the "Light Cymbals" show at the bookstore July 11 through July 29 only. Meet the artist Raetze during the Sierra Art Hop July 14, between 11-5. Reatze will share with the guest one on one, throughout the day how he "plays with light" by making what he calls light-cymbals and and other colorful and colorless sculptural creations.
Toby Raetze artist statement reads "I love to play with light. I make a sculpture, shine a light through it and boom, it makes big, often unexpected patterns. Creating sculptures that intercept and change the direction of light as light flies through space is new and fun. Even through I have been doing this since 1968, I never know exactly what is going to happen. Can I make the sculpture and the light patterns work together? Can I make it say what I want? I want my art to keep me looking and help push my freedom and enthusiasm for life."
Some of Raetze works are clear hanging circles others colorful boxes. When direct light meets his work it seems to transform into something grand and wonderful like a blooming flower.
Photos or descriptions can not full explain this work. Six of his works where featured at the "Off The Wall" Sierra Art Trails fund raiser a few months ago.
Al Joyal says "I was impressed by the "Ta da-da" factor this work has. I hope you get a chance to meet Toby and see his work"
Willow Bridge Bookstore is located in Oakhurst and is open daily at 9 am for the summer. Call (559)692-2665 for more information.

Location: Willow Bridge Books, 40015 Highway 49 ( at Highway 41), Oakhurst
Starts: 2007 Jul 11 - 9:00am
Ends: 2007 Jul 29 - 9:00pm