In addition to her accomplishments as a gifted musician and songwriter Norma Tanega was a
noted gallerist teacher and a central figure in the vibrant and homegrown creative scene of
Claremont California. She was also a visual artist of astonishing originality. In Try to Tell
a Fish About Water the bold colors and gestural immediacy of Tanega's paintings are presented
for the first time alongside unseen photos illustrations journal entries and other ephemera.
Featuring reflections and remembrances from Norma's friends and collaborators collaged
alongside the visual roadmap Try to Tell a Fish About Water is a thoughtful exploration of
Tanega's art career and a testament to a life spent immersed in creativity.
