Katya Bonnenfant

Katya Bonnenfant's artwork is so amazing it makes me giddy. I love her use of color; her slightly dark and still comical subjects. She is currently showing her work at Haines Gallery in San Francisco. You'd be a fool to miss it.

Michael Page at Shooting Gallery in San Francisco

 

The artwork of Michael Page seems to bring magic into the world. His current solo show is running through next weekend at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. Check it out while you still can.

Nathan Oliveira

Nathan Oliveira, who passed away in November of last year, was a Bay Area artist who fused Abstract Expressionism with figurative painting. His work presents a compelling, psychologically-intricate vision.

Richard Pearse

I first came across Richard Pearse's work when checking out the Linear Empires exhibit at White Walls (previously posted here). I am truly impressed and inspired by what he does. The meticulous use of materials shows not just design and art skills but also amazing craftsmanship. I can't wait to see what else he comes up with. 

Lotus Flower - Radiohead

Thom Yorke is my hero.

Jayme Odgers Benefit at Launch Projects

Bete Noir Of The Busy Mind, Jayme Odgers

MK Gallery is putting a very special benefit exhibition together for artist Jayme Odgers. The exhibition will run for one week only from February 19th to February 26th presented by Launch Projects, with support from Merry Karnowsky Gallery.

Jayme suffered a stroke in January, which has affected his ability to swallow, speak, and work.

The paintings and works on paper being presented are from the artist’s personal holdings and will be offered at 50% of retail prices. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the artist to assist with much needed medical costs and other related expenses. Donations will also be accepted. Please stop by and help out.

The Suburbs

In honor of Arcade Fire winning the album of the year at the Grammy's. Enjoy :)

Adam Silverman and Heath Ceramics in Fort Worth

Adam Silverman Wood Fired Pottery

Adman Silverman Wood Fired Pottery

Adam Silverman Wood Fired Pottery

If you are a regular reader of this blog then you probably already know of my love for Health Ceramics and mid-century design. Adam Silverman is a potter that lives in LA and works with Heath (running their LA storefront). His newest project called Reverse Archaeology hits close to home for me. Here's the idea as explained by Heath:

"The traditional country potter worked by setting up his studio near a clay deposit and making pots from that clay. As you might imagine, different areas offer up different clay, and these differences cannot help but inform the end result, the finished pot.
  Reverse Archaeology proposes a cultural version of this—to harvest materials from a culturally significant site and imbue the work with that significance."

Silverman is an architecture student turned potter who found inspiration in Fort Worth, TX (my hometown). Again I'll let Heath do the explaining:

"(for) Adam Silverman, there is probably no more culturally significant site to gather materials from than the area of Forth Worth, Texas where architects Renzo Piano and Tadao Ando come face to face with the legendary Louis Kahn—specifically, in the form of Kahn’s Kimbell Art Museum, Ando’s Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Piano’s just-begun addition to the Kimbell."

I wrote a post last month chronicling the importance of this area and am truly inspired that Silverman will be working in Fort Worth to add and give more notice to the cultural significance of this place. He will continue the project through the completion of the Kimbell addition. In the mean time check out the Reverse Archaeology blog here.

Linear Empires at White Walls

Mary Iverson
Ruby Beach with Containers 2
Oil on Canvas, 34 x 53" 2011

Brendan Monroe
Transfixed
Acrylic on Paper, 17x22"

Geoff Campen and Diana Ruiz
Facet
Ink and Watercolor on Paper, 30x22"

Richard Pearse
Ruby
Discarded Natural And Painted Wood, 28x20"

This Saturday is the opening of Linear Empires at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco. This show is right up our alley, showing the convergence in fine art and design. Linear Empires showcases artists working across various mediums, yet united in their pursuit of similar organizing “visual concepts” such as delineation, color blocking, texture, contrast, line and geometry--all varying facets of design.  Featured artists include Augustine Kofie, Geoff Campen, Diana Ruiz, Mary Iverson, Richard Pearse, Moneyless, Brendan Monroe and Gregory Ito.

New Bohema Signs Art Show this Thursday in San Francisco

My friends over at New Bohemia Signs will be showing their amazing work at the Peek Gallery in the Summit. Stop by on Thursday evening for the opening. 

Featuring works by the New Bohemia Sign Painters:

Aaron Cruse
Caitlyn Galloway
Corinne Matesich
Damon Styer
Heather Hardison
Jeff Canham
Josh Luke
Ken Davis
Candice Obayashi

Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 10th 2011
7:00-10:00PM
Free Beer & Wine!

Exhibition Dates: Feb 10-March 24th

Peek Gallery @ The Summit SF 
780 Valencia St. SF

Stolen Art

Sadly last night Jason Lee’s one of a kind 8×10 Polaroid of the late Dennis Hopper was stolen from THIS Gallery in LA. The artist is putting up a $25,000 dollar reward to anyone who can bring the print back. The thief can come forward anonymously and charges won’t be pressed against him. Please get the word out and help get Jason’s art back. You can call the gallery at 323-747-5301 or email this@thislosangeles.com with any information. Thanks.

Victor Castillo & Mel Kadel at MK Gallery in LA

Victor Castillo

Mel Kadel

Mel Kadel

Merry Karnowsky Gallery in LA has two solo shows opening this weekend featuring some fantastic artwork. Victor Castillo's show "Rebels with a Cause" will be in the main gallery and Mel Kadel's show "Arms Out" will be in the Square Gallery.

My favorite young fashion designer - Jeremy Laing

I am totally in love with the designs of Jeremy Laing. Above are pieces from his spring 2011 collection. Laing worked under Alexander McQueen before venturing off on his on fashion label. His pieces are totally wearable and still have an edge that makes fashion interesting. You can find pieces from this fantastic collection through one of my favorite online shops La Garçonne.