JOHN PENCE - ELECTRIC WORKS - VELVET DA VINCI
FIREHOUSE 8 - RAYKO - MISHO
STAIRWELLS - LUCKY ALLEY - 111 MINNA
11.16.12
(with assistance from Anneliese Vobis
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John Pence Gallery : Jacob A. Pfeiffer & Steven J. Levin.
Comment by AB: The precision with which Jacob A. Pfeiffer paints is something to behold, particularly his still-lifes of precariously balanced stones. The skill with which he can materialize his peculiar twists on reality verges on unbelievable. Steven J. Levin demonstrates his range with a selection of interiors, genre paintings, still-lifes and more. Go see this one.
Still-life art by Jacob A. Pfeiffer at John Pence Gallery.
Jacob A. Pfeiffer art in above image closer.
Pinkie cam detail of Jacob A. Pfeiffer art in above image - John Pence Gallery.
Jacob A. Pfeiffer and his art at John Pence Gallery.
Art by Jacob A. Pfeiffer.
Jacob A. Pfeiffer art at John Pence Gallery.
Art by Jacob A. Pfeiffer closer.
Jacob A. Pfeiffer cupcake art at John Pence Gallery.
Art by Steven J. Levin at John Pence Gallery.
Steven J. Levin art.
Steven J. Levin art at John Pence Gallery.
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Electric Works Gallery : The Best of Everything.
Artists: Peter Doig, Marcel Dzama, Todd Eberle, Pamela Hanson, David Levinthal, Kara Maria, Clifford Ross, David Salle, Lawrence Weiner.
Comment by Anneliese Vobis: Group show of printmaking, sculptural multiples, photography and more.
Comment by AB: "An all-print exhibition coordinated in conjunction with Artspace, the leading online marketplace for fine art."
Art by Marcel Dzama (wall, right) at Electric Works Gallery.
Marcel Dzama art in above image closer.
Art from Artspace group show closer (image c/o Anneliese Vobis).
Artspace print show at Electric Works Gallery.
Artspace & Electric Works Gallery print collaboration.
Artspace group show at Electric Works Gallery - Todd Eberle art, right.
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Velvet da Vinci : Otto van Winkle Peterstein - The Clown Jewels.
Comment by AB: Otto van Winkle Peterstein's perplexing Clown Jewels are on display up front. There must be some significance to it all, but not being a regular, I would have no idea what it is. While you're here, though, check out the impressive selection of artisan jewelry, objets de vertu and more from an international roster of talents. Try it; you'll like it.
The Clown Jewels by Otto van Winkle Peterstein - you figure it out.
Art by Otto van Winkle Peterstein above closer at Velvet da Vinci.
Clown Jewels art by Otto van Winkle Peterstein at Velvet da Vinci.
Arfabet art by Hilary Pfeifer at Velvet da Vinci.
Hilary Pfeifer art in above image closer.
Metalwork by June Schwarcz at Velvet da Vinci.
Jewelry by Gene & Hiroko Sato Pijanowski.
Art by Kirsten Haydon at Velvet da Vinci.
Accessories by Constance Schreiber.
Floor plan - jewelry and accessories at Velvet da Vinci.
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Firehouse 8 : Local Youth Artists - Art For the House - Benefitting the Hospitality House Community Arts Program.
Artists: Lots.
Comment by AB: Auction fundraiser benefitting Tenderloin community arists, Hospitality House Community Arts Program, Roaddawgz homeless youth group, and more. For those of you keeping score at home, Firehouse 8 is an impressive new venue for all manner of events and is especially conducive to art.
Art auction fundraiser for Hospitality House Community Arts Program.
$20 posters at benefit for Hospitality House Community Arts Program.
Art closer at auction to benefit Hospitality House Community Arts Program.
Firehouse 8 hosts art auction for Hospitality House Community Arts Program
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RayKo Photo Center Gallery : Kirk Crippens - Ten Thousand Scrolls; David Wolf - The After Life of Things; Maggie Preston - Contact.
Comment by AB: Exhibit of RayKo's 2012 artists-in-residence. On the docket are images of people and places in Lishui China by Kirk Crippens, black & white photograms by Maggie Preston, and images of discarded objects printed on post-expiration-date color film by David Wolf.
Photography by Kirk Crippens at RayKo Gallery.
Kirk Crippens photography closer.
Kirk Crippens photographs of Lishui, China at RayKo Gallery.
Photographs taking with expired film by David Wolf.
David Wolf photograph closer at RayKo Gallery.
Photography by David Wolf taken with expired film.
Maggie Preston photograms at RayKo Gallery.
Long view - Kirk Crippens, David Wolf, Maggie Preston at RayKo Gallery.
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Misho Gallery : Misho - Nature imitates Art.
Review and images by Anneliese Vobis: The artist uncovers hidden overlooked places in an abstract dramatic style. Natural objects and environments illuminate Misho's views about the world.
Art by Misho at Misho Gallery.
Misho and his art.
Art by Misho in above image closer.
Art by Misho at Misho Gallery.
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Stairwells : A Well Stirs - Aaron Finnis, Christine M. Peterson, Emma Spertus.
Review and images by Anneliese Vobis: The artists' projects are site-specific to the stairwell in a Bernal Heights house. Slide projection, installation, photography, computer tape and much more is used at this site which serves as the gallery and the inspiration/location for the work. A really new interesting art approach, where also the audience becomes part of the installation and melts into the stairwell cosmos...
Art show in the stairwell at Stairwells.
Stairwell art.
Art of the stairwell at Stairwells.
Ambiance - group art show at Stairwells.
Not sure whether this is part of the Stairwells show, so you decide.
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Lucky Alley Gallery : Maja Ruznic - To Love, To Lose.
Review and images by Anneliese Vobis: Figurative fairytale-like watercolor scenarios are the markers in Ruznic's art. Misty surfaces and metaphorical images draw us magically toward highlighted stories and human experiences. Some portraits remind to the expressive quality of Ida Applebroog's simplified humans.
Art by Maja Ruznic at Lucky Alley gallery.
Maja Ruznic art in above image closer.
Art by Maja Ruznic in top image closer at Lucky Alley Gallery.
The show's still being hung (erk) - Maja Ruznic art at Lucky Alley Gallery.
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111 Minna Gallery : John Waguespack.
Review by Anneliese Vobis: The pictorial language of John Waguespack has many different faces. Romantic dreamlike painting styles contrast with abstract geometric line work. The soft organic style reminds to Odilon Redon's mythological work, while the abstract colorful pieces present a meditative quality. Every time you look at this work something new can be discovered.
Art by John Waguespack at 111 Minna Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of John Waguespack in above image at 111 Minna Gallery.
John Waguespack and his art at 111 Minna Gallery - brush never touches canvas.
Pinkie cam detail of art by John Waguespack in above image.
John Waguespack art at 111 Minna Gallery.
Abe Lincoln art by John Waguespack in above image closer.
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