SAN FRANCISCO ART GALLERIES OPENINGS
FIRST THURSDAY - 12.05.13
(with assistance from RWM)
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111 Minna Gallery : Climate Control - John Waguespack.
Review by RWM: Strange and unsettling, but things are changing and we may no longer be in the driver's seat like we had hoped. We might instead be backseat drivers. Beautiful colors make for an odd and disconcerting viewing experience.
Art by John Waguespack at 111 Minna Gallery.
Photographs on aluminum by John Waguespack.
John Waguespack and his art at 111 Minna Gallery.
Art by John Waguespack.
Pinkie cam detail of art in above image.
Photographs on aluminum by John Waguespack.
Ambiance - John Waguespack art show at 111 Minna Gallery.
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Caldwell Snyder Gallery : Recent Paintings by Ross Penhall.
Comment by AB: Ross Penhall's lightly surreal landscapes are peaceful and idyllic enough, though his use of shadows adds mystery and perhaps even a wee bit of foreboding to the mix.
Art by Ross Penhall at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
Ross Penhall art.
Art by Ross Penhall.
Art by Ross Penhall.
Long view - Ross Penhall art show at Caldwell Snyder Gallery.
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Corden Potts Gallery : Portfolio - Gallery Artists; Jane Fulton Alt - The Burn.
Photographers from group show: Sharon Beals, Susan Burnstine, Andrea Camuto, John Chervinsky, Michael Crouser, Susan Friedman, Stephen Galloway, Tom Hawkins, Jennifer B. Hudson, Isa Leshko, Bill Mattick, Beth Moon, David Pace, Michael Starkman, Peter Steinhauer, Takeshi Shikama, Larry K. Snider, Elisabeth Sunday, David Wolf.
Review by RWM: Fascination here with fire in the work of Jane Fulton Alt. The work is visual, but also personal and metaphorical. Great to realize what is at stake in these situations and to think about what roles we can take. Some will survive the burn; others will not or will be changed forever. Hard not to stop and contemplate. Such events can too easily become commonplace.
Photography by Jane Fulton Alt at Corden Potts Gallery.
Photographer Jane Fulton Alt at Corden Potts Gallery.
Burn photographs by Jane Fulton Alt.
between fire/smoke limited edition book by Jane Fulton Alt.
Gallery selections.
Group photography show.
Photographs in above image closer.
Photography from holiday group show.
Attendance figures - group photography show at Corden Potts Gallery.
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Hang Art Gallery : Same, Same, but Different.
Artists: Peter Andrea, Ann Eby, Chris Ehlers, Bill Fultz, Giselle Gautreau, Fain Hancock, David King, David Lippenberger, Pablo Manga, Liz Maxwell, Erin Mitchell, Tjasa Owen, Rachel Sager, Addie Shevlin, Piero Spadaro, Anne Stryke, Ellen Yetvin-Haven, Katherine B. Young.
Review by RWM: Nice group show. Fun to be among the assembled. Great party for a diverse showcase of recent art.
Comment by AB: Group show of 8 x 8 inch works by gallery artists.
Group 8 x 8 inch art show at Hang Art Gallery.
Art from group show.
Art in above image closer (looks like a Vija Celmins).
Relative density - group show at Hang Art Gallery.
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Spoke Art Gallery : The Moleskine Project III. Co-curated by Rodrigo Luff.
Comment by AB: Over 70 international artists conjure up an impressive array double-page artworks in Moleskine sketchbooks. You have to pick and choose, but good show overall and worth checking out.
L-R, art by Marco Nelor, David Choong Lee at Spoke Art Gallery.
Art by Jessica Hess (two in center).
Art by Pat Perry closer (it was priced at $1... sorry, sold).
Pinkie cam detail of Pat Perry art in above image.
Art by Aaron Nagel (lower left) - Charles Santoso (center).
L-R, art by Craig Elliot, Serge Gay Jr.
Art by Joel Daniel Phillips (center up & down) - Zach Oldenkamp (right).
Outside looking in - group art show at Spoke Art Gallery.
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Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative : The Ant and the Mushroom - A Parable. Curated by Katie Hood Morgan.
Artists: The Cyborgesses (Stephanie Mansolf and Jen Ontiveros), Stephanie Rohlfs, Amber Stucke, Hanhan Zhang.
Comment by AB: According to the expository, entire colonies of ants in certain jungle climates are being wiped out by disease, many choosing to end their lives by chowing down on toxic mushrooms. Using this phenomena as a jumping off point, these artists explore the stranger forces of nature, particularly from what appear to be spore and floral oriented perspectives. Some of the art's kinda nice so I ask for a price or two. Nobody has a clue. C'mon clowns; get it together. You've been at this art gig long enough.
Also on display is a selection of anonymously altered books, proceeds on the sale of which go to support the bookstore.
Ceramic florals by Hanhan Zhang at Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative (nicely done).
Hanhan Zhang ceramic art in above image closer.
Art by Amber Stucke (sorta like 'em).
Pinkie came detail of Amber Stucke art in above image.
Installation by The Cyborgesses (Stephanie Mansolf and Jen Ontiveros).
More art from The Cyborgesses (Stephanie Mansolf and Jen Ontiveros).
The Cyborgesses art/installation in above image closer.
Art at Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative.
Gallery view at Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative.
Anonymous altered books.
The bookstore proper at Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative.
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Addendum:
Holiday group show at Robert Tat Gallery
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Vintage photograph closer at Robert Tat Gallery.
Last one from group show of period photographs at Robert Tat Gallery.
Photography by Brigite Carnochan at Modernbook Gallery
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Brigite Carnochan photographs closer at Modernbook Gallery.
One more from Brigite Carnochan photography show at Modernbook Gallery.
Paper installation by Missy Engelhardt at Ramon's Tailor
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Missy Engelhardt paper art in above image closer at Ramon's Tailor.
Missy Engelhardt Paper Manipulations art show at Ramon's Tailor.
Last one from Missy Engelhardt paper extravaganza art show at Ramon's Tailor.
Grand opening of The Aesthetic Union
, letterpress studio & shop.
Poster selection at The Aesthetic Union grand opening party.
Equipment at The Aesthetic Union grand opening party.
Additional options at The Aesthetic Union.
5-Year Anniversary & Holiday Party at 1AM Gallery
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More art from holiday group show at 1AM Gallery.
Art at 1AM Gallery holiday party.
Oversized one-of-a-kind nom de plume art book at 1AM Gallery.
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