Sonoma Tech Artist's Exhibit Opens at Local Library

Katherine Allbright's 'Open Book: From Paper to Pixels' explores the human experience in the digital age.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Sonoma-based tech artist Katherine Allbright's solo exhibition 'Open Book: From Paper to Pixels; Art in a Digital Age' is on display at the Sonoma Valley Library through February 28th. The exhibit explores how traditional artworks can expand into living, digital experiences and what it means to be human in the digital age.

Why it matters

Allbright's work blends illustration, photography, painting, motion graphics, audio, and augmented reality to create emotionally resonant art that deepens empathy and connection. The exhibition encourages curiosity, presence, and play, welcoming viewers of all ages and technical comfort levels.

The details

The exhibit features several of Allbright's pieces, including 'Within The Still' inspired by a personal story, 'Speaking Truth To Power' representing the dual nature of language, and 'To Be Human' challenging gender stereotypes. Using augmented reality, the artworks come to life through movement, sound, and layered storytelling when viewers scan QR codes with their phones.

  • The exhibit will be on display at the Sonoma Valley Library through February 28, 2026.

The players

Katherine Allbright

A Sonoma-based tech artist whose solo exhibition 'Open Book: From Paper to Pixels; Art in a Digital Age' is on display.

Sonoma Valley Library

The local library hosting Allbright's exhibit during open hours through the end of February.

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What they’re saying

“My goal is to really bring people together and inspire people to create things that are unimaginable and tell stories in new ways. Art is a way to heal people and through it I feel a lot of hope.”

— Katherine Allbright (sonomanews.com)

The takeaway

Allbright's exhibit showcases how emerging technologies can be leveraged as powerful storytelling tools to deepen human connection and empathy, even in a digital age. Her work invites the Sonoma community to explore the intersection of art, technology, and the human experience.