Modern Ar t Comes
to Carmel Valley
B Y M I C H A E L C H AT F I E L D
T
ypically, Carmel Valley is more likely to
be associated with saddles and stirrups
than Cezanne and Seurat, but Suzanne O'Neal
is working to change that. With the opening
last May of her EDGE Gallery in Carmel Valley
Village, she's satisfying a long-held desire.
"It's the fulfillment of a long-held dream,"
she says.
That dream was to showcase modern art in
a sleek, urbane setting.
"We're edgy, contemporary and sophisticat-
ed," O'Neal says. "People comment that it feels
like a New York gallery."
Indeed, with its grey walls and grey-washed
concrete floor, the space has an almost industri-
al feel, tempered with a big dollop of Carmel
Valley warmth and sunshine.
"There's nothing like it around here," she adds.
O'Neal has owned the popular Lyonshead
Gallery two doors down from EDGE for many
years. That gallery's offerings lean more toward
traditional, conservative pieces.
"I've always loved modern ar t. In fact, this
is the kind of work I did in ar t college," the
owner says.
Ar tists represented are all local: Johnny
Apodaca, Stefani Esta, Inge Heidrick and
Barbara Tod Albright.
EDGE Gallery is located at 8 Del Fino Place in
Carmel Valley Village and is open 11 am to 5 pm
Wednesday through Sunday. Visit online at
www.theedge.gallery.
SHORTCUTS
ART
Suzanne O'Neal recently opened EDGE Gallery. The contemporary space
showcases modern art, and represents Johnny Apodaca, Stefani Esta and others.
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Photo:
Kelli
Uldall