The City of Irvine is rolling out the red carpet for "Paul Gardner: A Retrospective," a new Art at City Hall exhibition celebrating the influential works of the late artist, Paul Gardner, who played a pivotal role in shaping the Orange County art community. The exhibit, which opened its doors on December 11, is set to wrap up on March 22.

An opening reception is slated for January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The exhibition is a deep dive into Gardner's intimate relationship with his environment, magnifying his exceptional knack for balance between intuition and improvisation. According to the City of Irvine, visitors are invited to traverse an imaginative expedition that traces the visionary's steps. 

As part of the ongoing Art at City Hall series, the exhibition reflects an Irvine perspective, opening its doors to artists of all ages and various mediums during seasonal exhibits. The series ensures art aficionados won’t have to starve their cultural appetites, as Irvine City Hall, open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., regularly brings fresh talent to the forefront.

Additional details about the exhibition and the city itself, which are entirely free to the public along with the opening reception, can be found by visiting cityofirvine.org/artatcityhall.