Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by Idelle Okman Tyzbir. 

Santa Clarita artist and metal sculptor Idelle Okman Tyzbir has received awards for two pieces shown in the Art Classic competition put on by the Santa Clarita Artists Association.

The pieces, “From the Ashes – Rhapsody” and “Morning Light” made their debut at the 26th annual show, which ran on Oct. 17, 2015.

In addition, both of the pieces have been accepted into the  “A Foot in the Door: Abstract Art and Meaning” exhibition.  Each piece in this display will have a brief description from the artist.

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The exhibition will run from Jan. 15 – April 9 at the First Floor Gallery in the  Santa Clarita City Hall.

Another piece by the artist has been installed on the College of the Canyons campus. “Nexus” is located on the side of Canyons Hall, facing the Honor Grove.

Six of Tyzbir’s musically inspired works have been added to the upcoming art opening at La Galeria Gitana, titled “Music for the Eyes:  Color, Texture, Rhythm & Harmony.”

That show will run from Dec. 12, 2015 – Feb. 5, 2016. The opening reception will be on Dec. 12 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at 120 N. Maclay Ave. in San Fernando. Parking is located behind the building.