Central Coast native Mark Russell Jones’ large-scale, ethereal paintings invite us to pause, exhale, and reflect on both our inner and outer landscapes with a fresh perspective.
“My work explores the space between abstraction and representation through a process of layering, editing, and reduction. The resulting images evoke a sense of memory and atmosphere—moments suspended between time and place. Rather than fixed depictions, the paintings remain open, inviting an emotional and contemplative response.”
-Mark Russell Jones
Indah Gallery (indah meaning “beautiful” in Indonesian) is an exhibition space for contemporary art, with a focus on artists local to the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County. Indah Gallery is situated within the Roblar Winery vineyard in a converted hay barn. This idyllic setting provides a unique venue for experiencing art—where the birds sing, glorious California sunshine spills in, grape leaves rustle in the wind, and an occasional rooster caw punctuates the soundscape.
The gallery cannot be accessed from Hwy 154, only from N Refugio Rd