GUERRERO - ELEANOR HARWOOD - WHITE WALLS
SHOOTING GALLERY - ART PRIMO SF
12.15.12 Part II
(with assistance from Anne Ross
)
How to get a first show at a gallery. Click Here.
***
Guerrero Gallery : December Group Show.
Artists: Terry Powers, Ryan Wallace, Victor Reyes, Alisha Kerlin, Hiro Kurata, Richard Colman, Christopher Russell, Revok, Ben Venom, Matt Gonzales, Jovi Schnell, Lucien Shapiro, Greg Lamarche.
Comment by AB: This month's selection ranges from urban to abstract. Something for everybody.
Art by Terry Powers (left) - Victor Reyes (2 on right) at Guerrero Gallery.
Christopher Russell art.
Nice piece of fabric work by Ben Venom at Guerrero Gallery.
Art by Lucien Shapiro (left) - Ryan Wallace (right).
Art by Revok at Guerrero Gallery.
Revok art in above image closer (like it).
Matt Gonzalez collage art at Guerrero Gallery.
Art by Hiro Kurata (left and right) - Ryan Wallace (center).
Group art show just getting underway at Guerrero Gallery.
***
Eleanor Harwood Gallery : Gregory Ito - Moonstruck.
Comment by AB: For a moment I think I'm in Home Depot, though the reality of the matter is that Gregory Ito here discourses on his enduring relationship with the moon, from cosmic, domestic and intimate interpersonal perspectives. Every artwork tells a story, but best part here is that you don't have to know the story to appreciate the work. Well conceived, capably crafted and effectively presented. See for yourself.
Art & installation by Gregory Ito at Eleanor Harwood Gallery.
Gregory Ito and his art in above image closer at Eleanor Harwood Gallery.
Art by Gregory Ito.
Gregory Ito art in above image closer at Eleanor Harwood Gallery.
The show just now opened - Gregory Ito art at Eleanor Harwood Gallery.
***
White Walls Gallery : In One Hand a Ghost, the Other an Atom - New2.
Review by Anne Ross: As street art incorporates breaking the rules, the graffiti-inspired work of Australian artist, New2, makes a splash in this black-walled gallery space. His exhibit, "In One Hand a Ghost, the Other an Atom," captures the look of tagged buildings and trains. New2's work remains true to the energy of the spray can which began his career. Now, however, having moved on to other materials, his work is composed of intricate and precise paper cut-outs. A multi-layered collage, Hitachi 1, shows the side of a train car, complete with letters scrawled on a window and an inspired burst of color covering the exterior. Known and Louvain La Neuve tend toward the abstract, suggesting the frenetic light and energy of an urban landscape. The craftsmanship of this artist is admirable. A visit to this exhibit is well worth your while.
Hitachi 1 by New2 at White Walls Gallery.
Detail of New2 art above (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Collage art by New2 at White Walls Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of New2 collage art in above image.
New2 and his art at White Walls Gallery.
Detail of "In One Hand a Ghost, the Other an Atom" by New2 (Anne Ross photo).
Collage art by New2 closer at White Walls Gallery.
Art by New2.
Ambiance - New2 art show at White Walls Gallery (photo c/o Anne Ross).
***
The Shooting Gallery : Steppe Warriors - Zaya.
Review by Anne Ross: International artist and former monk, Zaya, deftly explores Mongolian artistic traditions in his exhibit, "Steppe Warriors." Spending as much as a year on certain pieces, he combines ancient style and themes with contemporary Asian techniques. Rich detailed ink, watercolor, gouache and mixed media paintings depict warriors, hunters, nomads and royalty. Many scenes are inspired by the horsemen history of Ghengis Khan. With fluid and elegant lines, Zaya's painting "Affection" captures the chaos of pounding hooves and the furor surrounding a man's wife being abducted. His painting "Lords of Steppe" depicts the majesty and wildness of the men, the horses, and the accompanying bird of prey. Zaya's talent is unmistakable.
Comment by AB: This dude can paint; check it out.
"Mongolia" by Zaya at The Shooting Gallery.
Detail of art by Zaya in above image (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Pinkie cam detail of art by Zaya in above image at The Shooting gallery.
Zaya and his painting titled "Affection" at The Shooting Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of the abducted wife in Zaya art above.
Art by Zaya at The Shooting Gallery (this one took a year to paint).
Detail of art by Zaya in above image.
Ink and wash art by Zaya at The Shooting Gallery.
Detail of "The Battle" by Zaya at The Shooting Gallery (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Detail of "Lords of Steppe" by Zaya (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Zaya paints in traditional Japanese style too.
***
Art Primo SF : MQIZM - MQ aka MKUE.
Review by Anne Ross: Paying homage to the endless possibilities contained in a can of spray paint, Art Primo's entryway, retail display and gallery all showcase parts of the process. From an artful arrangement of the tools of the trade right through to the end result, the space highlights the immediate and kinetic nature of street art. The back gallery exhibits framed work created by graffiti writer, MQ, including an image of C3PO and R2D2 against a tagged backdrop. An enjoyable space.
Art by MQ aka MKUE at Art Primo.
MQ aka MKUE art at Art Primo.
Art by MQ aka MKUE in above image closer at Art Primo (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Art by MQ aka MKUE at Art Primo.
MQ aka MKUE art in above image closer.
Art by MQ aka MKUE at Art Primo.
Urban art equipment art Art Primo (photo c/o Anne Ross).
Floor decor by MQ aka MKUE at Art Primo.
***