A beautiful Saturday afternoon at Arts Benicia, featuring the Opening Member Artists Exhibit, showcasing local artists.
My friend Lavonne Rochon’s painting, titled “The Energy of Color,” was on display.
It featured a mixed flower landscape with trees and a lake—a beautiful piece of art.
The event was held at the wonderful Commandant’s Officers’ Quarters, which is now the home of the Arts Benicia Gallery.
“A Symphony of Color” by Valdez Hill, an ekphrasis Poem dedicated to LaVonne, was
Inspired by “The Energy of Color,” her painting is also featured during the poetry reading.
I will be reading this poem to her privately after the poetry reading on:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
2:00-4:00 pm
Arts Benicia, Commandant’s House
Art Reception and Poetry Reading
Saturday, July 12, 2025- 3:00-6:00 pm
“Embrace the Energy of
Color this spring.
let the blossoms of azaleas and the warmth of yellow roses
remind us that every ending is but
a prelude to a brilliant resurgence.”
– LaVonne Rochon-
