A wooden platter with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers, cheese, figs, raisins, hummus, and dips, garnished with herbs, on a white surface.
Flyer for EBOS Winter Preview Event at East Bay Open Studios, hosted by Emily Becerra Sigel, Elisha Couchman, and Shannon Kelli, scheduled for December 5, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at 1600 Shattuck Ave, Suite 125, Berkeley. Includes a QR code for more information and directions.
Abstract painting with various shapes and colors including dark blue, yellow, orange, and white.

Elisha Couchman, Artist

Oil painting, acrylic and watercolor

“I take inspiration from bodies of water, landscapes, and the people and places that have resonated with me. My work ranges from the impressionistic to the abstract. I am particularly drawn to the colors, patterns, and rhythm I see in nature all around me. Lately, I've enjoyed working outside the studio, painting from direct observation en plein air.”


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A collage of a black-and-white photo of a woman with her hand raised, a large orange circle, small gold and colored dots, and a caption "She allowed the sun to shine".

Emily Becérra Sigel, Artist

Collage

Through collage and paper cutting, Emily explores the intersection of nostalgia, identity, and memory. Many of her collages evoke playfulness and whimsy - juxtaposed with mundane or challenging imagery.

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I don't go into the studio with the idea of 'saying' something. What I do is face the blank canvas and put a few arbitrary marks on it that start me on some sort of dialogue.

Richard Diebenkorn