Wilda Northrop

It’s the last chance to see Aquarium and four other exhibits in the Carmel Art Association’s gallery before these shows close on Nov. 4. Aquarium shows works by Anne Downs and Wilda Northrop (whose piece is shown above), marking a joyful milestone to honor 40 years since the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened – and Northrop and Downs both became charter members. Both artists, mothers of young children at the time, found inspiration in the vibrant underwater world of Monterey Bay on display. Forty years ago, Northrop was also juried into the Carmel Art Association, marking the beginning of their friendship. Their artwork tells stories of the sea, from a playful gathering of clownfish to the mesmerizing sea life drifting through Monterey Bay’s kelp forests. Each piece is a celebration of life beneath the surface, where nature’s colors and movement shine.