This Is Where We Get Off: Cannery Row’s last show
Richard Stephens, left, and John Teague. Photo Here we are at the end of the line – again. “Well, we’re truly at the end of the line this time,” says Richard Stephens, who’s been the ship’s captain, or maybe its figurehead, at Cannery Row Studios in Redondo Beach for two decades. Stephens is taking down his shingle, but he’s got one more exhibition, his last hurrah, before that happens. “The Replacements,” mostly featuring his longtime art buddies, opens Saturday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. “After April 21,” Stephens adds, “Cannery Row will close forever.” A venerable institution Wilfred Sarr, left, and Robi Hutas. Photo “For these last 20 years or so,” says Wilfred Sarr, “Big Richard and his gallery have been a great boon and comfort to me and many other artists. We owe him much! Hopefully he can now get into his own work in earnest.” “He needs to lose the pressure, free up and paint,” says John Teague. “I’m happy for my friend. Good for him, and luck (be) with you, Richard.” Sarr and Teague, along with Robi Hutas and John Cantu, are Stephen’s primary artists in this final show. Over the years they’ve been in group shows and have had solo shows at the gallery. “Even though…
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