Meet Carolynn Haydu - Friday, June 12, 2026 - Pinole Artisans

7 – 9 PM. Kiesler Hall. El Sobrante United Methodist Church. 5151 Argyle Rd, El Sobrante

Carolynn Haydu's Bio:

Carolynn Haydu was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Her first artistic influence was her Hungarian Grandfather who was a set builder for Hollywood studios. She received her BFA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley and her MFA from NYU. She has completed a public commission from the city of Berkeley and a private commission for Google’s AI headquarters.  She has shown her work with Hashimoto Contemporary, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose and the de Young museum. She is currently working with Milk Moon Gallery in Telluride, CO and Mag Galleries in San Francisco.

From Carolynn:

I create mixed media work with my own paintings on paper. The paintings are hand cut and reconfigured onto wood panel. While my work is abstract, it is inspired by natural landscapes, particularly California open spaces.

Guided by a rhythm of breaking and reforming, I construct paintings and installations through layered patterns and cut-out shapes. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of resurrection—creating something new from what was destroyed. The resulting patterns mimic the natural cycles of destruction and renewal inherent to California. By layering these patterns, I aim to reflect the stability of passing time found in granite, wood grain, and topography.

About our Monthly Meetings

Join us at El Sobrante United Methodist Church in the Keisler Room at 7:00 PM. You can find this at the address: 5151 Argyle Road, El Sobrante. After parking, proceed up the ramp to the left. Our monthly general meetings are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome! We're eager to see your artwork, so feel free to bring any type of art, regardless of your experience or skill level. Creativity in all its forms is celebrated here. Sharing your work is encouraged but not mandatory. Enjoy refreshments and an engaging program with us!