SAN FRANCISCO ART GALLERIES OPENINGS
FIRST THURSDAY - 08.07.14 - Part II
(with assistance from Anneliese Vobis
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SMAart Gallery : Figuratively Speaking 2014.
Artists: Bill Abright, Steve Allen, Michelle Gregor, Susannah Israel, Margaret Keelan, Joe Kowalczyk, Calvin Ma, Avery Palmer, Wanxin Zhang.
Review by Anneliese Vobis: The viewer is confronted with very different figurative styles in ceramics. The artists express fascinating clay alchemy, with excellent design, art and occasional architectural elements. Whether expressing political ironies or process driven, abstract hybrid projects convey metaphysical poetic associations.
Ceramic art by Steve Allen at SMAart Gallery.
Art by Calvin Ma.
Joe Kowalczyk art.
Susannah Israel and her ceramic art.
Ceramic art by Margaret Keelan.
Wanxin Zhang art.
Population sample - group ceramic art show at SMAart Gallery.
Outside looking in at SMAart Gallery (image c/o Anneliese Vobis).
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Caldwell Snyder Gallery : Karl Klingbiel & Marti Somers - Recent Paintings.
Comment by AB: Mixed-media works by Marti Somers position text, patterns and realist elements against abstract backdrops. Karl Klingbiel waxes more towards expressive abstraction, his works communicating a sense of freedom and spontaneity.
Karl Klingbiel and his art at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
Art by Karl Klingbiel.
Art by Karl Klingbiel.
Karl Klingbiel art.
Art by Marti Somers.
Marti Somers and her art above closer at Caldewell Snyder Gallery.
Art by Marti Somers.
Marti Somers art.
Ambiance - Marti Somers & Karl Klingbiel art show at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
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The San Francisco Gallery : John Chang.
Review and images c/o Anneliese Vobis: At first sight, you might think of clear Abstract Expressionism in the style of Robert Motherwell, with countless spiritual elements. Messages about the destructed nature of language are presented in an exquisite play of black and white tones. Looking closer, we can see the multiple layers and delicate compositions of Chang's meaningful aesthetic concepts. The very geometric wooden assemblage letters are a strong contrast to his bold brushstrokes.
Installation view - art by John Chang at The San Francisco Gallery.
Art in above image closer.
John Chang and his art at The San Francisco Gallery.
Art by John Chang.
Art in above image closer.
John Chang art.
One more from John Chang art show at The San Francisco Gallery.
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1AM Gallery : Paradise Lost - Kamea Hadar and Alex Kizu a.k.a. Defer.
Comment by AB: Pow! Wow! Hawaii Director Kamea Hadar focuses his attentions on beautiful women, accented with urban flourishes, while noted LA graffiti artist Defer infuses paintings with intense hieroglyphic energy.
Art by Alex Kizu a.k.a. Defer at 1AM Gallery.
Art by Defer.
Alex Kizu a.k.a. Defer and his art at 1AM Gallery.
Small format art by Defer.
Defer art.
Art by Defer.
L-R, art by Defer and Kamea Hadar.
Kamea Hadar and his art at 1AM Gallery.
Art by Kamea Hadar.
Head count - Kamea Hadar and Defer art show at 1AM Gallery.
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Incline Gallery : Mythological Bird - Robin David and Jeffrey Yip.
Review by Anneliese Vobis: You'll be immersed in this magical, choreographic space transformation. The story about the spirit of endangered and extinct bird species captures all our senses. The excellent use of paper sculptures, light, sound and video reflection are overwhelming visual experiences. While walking through this dreamscape, we really can enjoy the very different perspectives of the exhibition.
Art by Robin David at Incline Gallery.
Jeffrey Yip with Robin David art at Incline Gallery.
Art by Robin David.
Art by Robin David.
Robin David and her art at Incline Gallery.
Art by Robin David closer.
Collaborative art by Robin David and Jeffrey Yip (image c/o Anneliese Vobis).
Art by Robin David and Jeffrey Yip.
Collaborative art in above image closer (photo c/o Anneliese Vobis).
Robin David installation art.
Installation art by Robin David.
Long view - Robin David and Jeffrey Yip art show at Incline Gallery.
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First Thursday - July 10, 2014
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