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  • GEORGE KREVSKY - NIETO - ADOBE BACKROOM

    CENTER FOR THE BOOK - SF 20/21 ART & DESIGN SHOW

    09.15.11

    (with assistance from RWM)



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    George Krevsky Gallery : Gordon Cook - Form and Figure, Sculptures and Maquettes from the Estate.

    Review by RWM: We've got perky and upbeat art of Gordon Cook once again. Though some might consider his figure sculptures as expressions of alienation or dehumanization, they're really more satirical than anything else. Cook almost seems to have been making fun of himself, amusement that can easily be shared by all, though like Cook, we'll really be laughing at ourselves.

    Comment by AB: Gordon Cook transforms twigs and wood blocks into real people. Show me another artist who can do that. His personifications are so simple, whimsical and understated, you might just miss the brilliance. Check 'em out.

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    Gordon Cook art at George Krevsky Gallery.

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    Wood sculpture by Gordon Cook closer.

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    Gordon Cook art closer at George Krevsky Gallery.

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    Art by Gordon Cook.

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    Gordon Cook wood sculptures at George Krevsky Gallery.

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    Nieto Fine Art : Ed Handelman - Untitled.

    Review by RWM: Beautiful use of color and unusually striking contrasts. One finds here a state of being and can rejoice in the vibrance. The figures presented appear akin and offer a visual experience accessible to many.

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    Art by Ed Handelman at Nieto Fine Art.

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    Art by Ed Handelman.

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    Ed Handelman art at Nieto Fine Art.

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    Adobe Books Backroom Gallery : Life, Objects, and Why Not - Emily Huffman and Patricia Mera.

    Review by RWM: Bold concepts with wild creatures taken out of context and into a wilderness if ideas. The sometimes ornate renderings are impressive, told here in freestyle. Interesting use of found objects for sculptures, fascinating in how the real becomes surreal.

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    Art & installation by Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera.

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    Art by Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera at Adobe Books Backroom Gallery.

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    Art by Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera in top image closer.

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    Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera art & installation.

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    Art by Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera at Adobe Books Backroom Gallery.

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    Throwing clay against the wall art by Emily Huffman & Patricia Mera.

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    Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion: SF 20/21 - San Francisco 20th Century Art and Design Show & Sale .

    Exhibitors: Almond Hartzog, Amacord Fine Decorative Arts, Anthony Meier Fine Arts, Battersea, Beauvais Carpets, Birdsall-Haase, Charles De Lisle Workshop, Daniel Blau, Bridges Over Time, Christopher Anthony Ltd., Dennis Clark Fine Arts, Domont, Fraenkel Gallery, Hedge Gallery, Highlight Store, Hostler Burrows, Marilyn Garrow Fine Textile Art, Ma(i)sonry, Meriwether, Monument, Nexxt20, NOHO Modern, Percy's Silver, R 20th Century, Reform, The Silver Fund, Silverman Gallery, Supernatural.

    Comment by AB: If you like 20th and 21st century contemporary and modern furnishings, ceramics, lighting, rugs, art, jewelry, textiles, accessories, collectibles, design and decoration, you'll love this show. I sure do. The highlight? Hedge Gallery's exhibition booth is made entirely out of hay bales, but every bit of this exhibition is excellent. Highly recommended-- don't miss next year's.

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    Best booth at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale - Hedge Gallery.

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    Looking into the booth at Hedge Gallery.

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    Interior of the booth at Hedge Gallery.

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    I have no idea what this is, but I like it.

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    Vintage modern textiles at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Vintage modern furniture and decorative arts.

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    Suggestions for stylish living at SF 20/21.

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    Estate & vintage jewelry at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Modernist rugs and carpets.

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    A little something for the hunting lodge at SF 20/21.

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    Outdoor art as wallpaper at NOHO Modern.

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    Vintage NASA moonwalk photography - like it.

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    Action at Silverman Gallery.

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    Fine vintage handbags at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Artisan booths up front.

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    Handmade cutlery at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Fashion for laid back ladies at SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Attendance figures - SF 20/21 Art and Design Show & Sale.

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    Addendum:

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    15th Anniversary Exhibition at SF Center for the Book .

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    More from 15th Anniversary Exhibition at SF Center for the Book.

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    15th Anniversary Exhibition at SF Center for the Book.

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    Steamroller prints at SF Center for the Book.

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    Turn out - 15th Anniversary Exhibition at SF Center for the Book.

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