> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Santa Monica showroom brings Orcas Island artists south - URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-showroom-brings-orcas-island-artists-south/ - Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z - Author: Maaz Alin - Tags: Lifestyle, Sunset Park Seven artists from Orcas Island, Washington, are showing their work in Santa Monica this fall at The Shala, the gallery and showroom of Tim Clarke Design. The exhibition, “Orcas Island A|B Collective,” was organized in collaboration with Orcas Art Barn. It opened Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 9 at 2630 Pico Blvd. The showroom is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with weekend visits by appointment. “I’d love for people to just stop by,” said Tim Clarke, the firm’s owner and founder. “You’re always welcome to come in, wander through the gallery and experience the work.” The featured artists are Inese Westcott, Laura Yeats, Zackarya Leck, Chandelle Anderson, Annie Sparks, Maria Bullock and Pete Welty. Together they work in painting, ceramics, wood, metal, stone and woven willow, and the one-of-a-kind pieces on view include paintings, wood sculptures, ceramics, metalwork and woven installations. “What’s so special about this exhibition is that each artist has put together a beautiful collection of work inspired by their own relationship with Orcas Island,” Clarke said. “You can really see that sense of place in the paintings, the woodwork, the ceramics and the sculptures.” The exhibition grew out of Clarke’s personal connection to the island. “My partner, Art Luna, had a landscape project on Orcas Island, so I tagged along on one of his site visits and just fell in love with the place,” he said. “I’ve always been an island lover, but there’s something really special about Orcas. The landscape is incredible. Hiking through the forests, seeing the beautiful trees, the colors, the leaves, the water surrounding you ... it’s a place that really stays with you.” “What I discovered was this wonderful community of artists and craftspeople,” he said. “After meeting a few artists on the island, I was introduced to the Orcas Art Barn Collective, and that’s really how the collaboration came together. I loved the idea of bringing a little piece of that world back to Santa Monica and sharing the work of these incredibly talented people with our community.” Clarke said the island reflects the approach he takes in his own work. “I’ve always believed that the spaces we create should bring a sense of harmony into our lives,” he said. “It’s something I think about in every home I design, and it’s also what I want people to feel when they walk into our showroom.” He described the showroom as “a space to slow down, be inspired and appreciate beautiful things.” “I think Orcas Island naturally embodies that philosophy,” Clarke said. “There’s such a strong connection between the people, the landscape and the things they create. Everything feels very intentional and connected to nature.” Santa Monica and Orcas Island have very different rhythms, Clarke said, but they share some common ground. “I actually think they share that appreciation for the outdoors and creative living,” he said. “We’re both coastal communities, after all.” “I love that our showroom sits on busy [Pico Boulevard](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-college-to-stage-orwells-animal-farm-oct-16-25/), yet when you step inside, you can experience a completely different feeling,” he added. “Bringing these artists here has created this wonderful sense of calm, creativity and connection to nature right in the middle of Los Angeles.” Asked whether visitors should come away with a window into the island or objects to live with, Clarke said, “A little bit of both, I hope!” “Of course, nothing quite compares to experiencing the island yourself, but I hope this gives people a little glimpse into what makes it so special,” he said. “More than anything, I want visitors to come in, slow down and really spend time with the work.” “There’s something wonderful about bringing a piece of nature and an artist’s story into your home,” Clarke said. “These aren’t just beautiful objects; they carry a little bit of the place and the person who made them. I think that’s what makes collecting art so meaningful.” Private appointments are available for collectors, designers and other visitors. “If you’re interested in a particular artist or considering a piece for your home, a private appointment is a wonderful way to spend a little more time with us,” Clarke said. “We can walk you through the collection, share the stories behind the artists and help you find something special.” To schedule a visit, contact Tim Clarke Design at tim@timclarkedesign.com or 310-452-8374\. More information is available at [timclarkedesign.com](http://timclarkedesign.com/?ref=smdp.com).