PARK LIFE - TYLER WOOD
SF CAMERAWORK - ROLL UP
01.17.14
(with assistance from Anna Rotty
and RWM)
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Park Life : Cy Twombly Death's Head - Louis M Schmidt.
Comment by AB: The artist's obsession with "death heads" translates into a visual disquisition on artists (particularly famous ones), creative inspiration, homage, critical assessments, and art history in general.
Art by Louis M Schmidt at Park Life.
Pattern drawings by Louis M Schmidt.
Pinkie cam detail of art in above image.
Portrait drawing by Louis M Schmidt.
Louis M Schmidt art.
Art by Louis M Schmidt at Park Life.
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Tyler Wood Gallery : Takming Chuang - Index.
Comment by AB: According to my interpretation of the liner notes, Takming Chuang explores the temporal nature of existence both during life and beyond by focusing particularly on physical manifestations of changes to the human body. Comprehending the cognitive component would seem requisite in order to make any progress with the art.
Corporeal art by Takming Chuang at Tyler Wood Gallery.
Takming Chuang art.
Art by Takming Chuang.
Art by Takming Chuang.
Art in above image closer.
Takming Chuang art.
Outside looking in - Takming Chuang art show at Tyler Wood Gallery.
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SF Camerawork : 75 Years of Photography from City College of San Francisco.
Review by Anna Rotty: 75 years of work by former students and faculty of City College of San Francisco line the walls of SF Camerawork for this truly special exhibit. I can't say that I've seen a group exhibit this strong before. Although each photograph varies in process, subject, concept and time, the collection of work certainly looks like a group that belongs together. Being new to the city, I really enjoy seeing through the lens of so many talented people who are creating, learning and teaching here in San Francisco.
Photography by Isabella La Rocca at SF Camerawork.
Photograph by Beverly Joseph Pasqualetti (1913-2005), SF Camerawork Founder.
Early work by Beverly Joseph Pasqualetti.
L-R, photography by Naomi Vanderkindren & Michael Kolster.
Sequence photographs by Murray Rockowitz.
Photograph closer by Jeanne Fiscia.
Loads o' dice - photography by Kirkman Amyx.
Photograph by Robert Nishihira.
Christopher Woodcock photography.
Leaners photographed by Phillip Maisel.
Photography by Moshe Quinn.
Relative density - 75 Years of Photography from CCSF at SF Camerawork.
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Roll Up Gallery : Space Stories.
Artists: Sarah Ratchye, Lynette Cook, Kimberly Gerard, Lindsey Millikan, Jack Taylor, Alexis Amann.
Review by RWM: There is life in the universe, at least here at this show. In this case it is quirky and strange; odd and unexpected. In a word-- alien. Not sure what one is supposed to be looking for out there, but one might find something to consider and think about here. The works presented are usually funny science fiction, but there are also profound messages. The discovery of life elsewhere might be the biggest scientific discovery ever. It is great that some artists also want to be present for the breakthrough, hopefully without confrontation.
Comment by AB: Artists extend their visions beyond the terrestrial as they postulate the possibility of art on other planets.
UFO digital collage art by Kimberly Gerard Roll Up Galler.
Bob Ross apparition art (so weird I kinda like it).
Alexis Amann art.
Eminently commendable watercolor art.
Pinkie cam detail of art in above image.
You don't see this everyday - fleshy planet with orbiting cigarette butt.
Fantasy science fiction art at Roll Up Gallery.
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