March 4, 2008

Surreal Moments

Frank Sustarich and Pirjo Polari-Khan met with art fans at their recent unveiling of new works at Terra Polaris Original Art Gallery. Sustarich’s paintings are in the background. Below: Art lovers were inspired by the original works of at Terra Polaris Original Art Gallery. Photos by Jeanne C. Carbone

Terra Polaris Original Arts Gallery presented Surreal Moments art show recently. The reception showcased new works by oil painter Frank Sustarich as well as owner Pirjo Polari-Khan’s sculptures.

“The creation of all art starts with the artist’s acquisition of certain mental prompts,” said Los Gatos artist Sustarich who has found inspiration in something as simple as crumbling cement. “As a non-objective artist, I must strive to find the basis for inspiration from within myself. The internal inspiration is a mixture of my life experiences and personal interests which include physics, astronomy, electronics, electro-acoustical music, literature and others.”
Polari-Khan opened the Terra Polaris Original Arts Gallery in July 2008. 

“My goal for the gallery is to provide original art that inspires you,” said Polari-Khan. “Every month I select one or two artists with the highest quality and original work and showcase their work. The show themes are carefully selected and the artists are inspiring with the highest quality art.”

The Surreal Moments art show will run through March.

For more information on the artists showcased in Surreal Moments visit www.mindspring.com/-fsustarich and www.terra-polaris.com.

Terra Polaris Original Arts Gallery is located at 395 E. Campbell Ave. and open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (408) 364-1000.