Showing posts with label nature art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature art. Show all posts

Monday, December 5, 2011

Bundles and Woodland Exhibitions at Modern Eden


Two new shows coming up of note are the Laura Buss show and the Woodland show, opening on Saturday at Modern Eden, in San Francisco. We can't wait to see Laura's surreal new works and all the critters in the group show as well.
Laura Buss

About Laura's works, via Modern eden:
"Inspired by archaeology, Laura Buss’ “Bundles” present oil paintings inspired by ritualized burial. In burial, the mummy bundle of body is stripped of individuality, down to its basic humanity, and laid to rest with artifacts, the tools of culture. Through this juxtaposition, these painted forms emerge from their own humanity and culture, offering the archaeologist/viewer fragments of their lost stories." 

Flyer art by Patrushka

Woodland features works inspired by the wintry woods, forest creatures, and nature landscapes. Exhibiting artists 

include: Sergio Lopez, Leilani Bustamante, Jaclyn Alderete, Chantal deFelice, Steven Suiter, Kieran 
Collins, Chelsea Brown, Cory Benhatzel, Lisa Alonzo, Kristin Forbes-Mullane, Shannon Amidon, 
Kim Gordon, Karmene K-P Hassell, James Marc, Katie Bacigalupi, Daniel J. Valadez, Mary Syring, 
Patrushka, Sarah Vanphravong, Prunelle, Michelle Waters, Shadoe Delgado, Angela Dominguez, Sheri 
DeBow, Steve Javiel, Calvin Ma, Grant Gilliland, Catherine Moore, Michael Berninger, Jessi Kempin, 
Helice Wen, Christine Benjamin, Erika Sanada, Timo Hanley, and Marisa Ware.




The opening receptions will be held at Modern Eden on Saturday, December 10th from 7-10pm.
The exhibition will be on display through January 15th, 2012 and is free and open to the public.

Modern Eden Gallery

403 Francisco Street
San Francisco, CA 94133


Event Links: 
Modern Eden Gallery: http://www.moderneden.com/

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Outlandish Art - in Walnut Creek!

"Outlandish" is the current exhibit at the Bedford Gallery and it is very worth seeing. Full of favorite locals we are familiar with and some new artists - it is a beautiful show in a great gallery space. Large, classy, brightly lit, very well hung and presented with lots of room to move and view. Some of the pieces were a bit too esoteric for my taste but overall it is a well thought out and curated show with tons of local flavor and different mediums. From their website:

"Outlandish: Contemporary Depictions of Nature — a two part exhibition that features both a juried section and an invitational... twenty-eight contemporary artists that explore themes of nature — from micro to the macro — ranging from a tiny speck of a garden to a global view of the world. This intriguing exhibition looks at over-the-top depictions of landscape from a variety of vantage points and in a range of media." 


Scrolling down are our picks from the exhibition.
 A dynamic, two-faced sculpture (in the alcove outside the front of the gallery) by John Casey & Derek Weisberg is the first piece, don't miss it - kinda easy to walk right by.


Gary Brewer
Yvette Molina

Detail from above
Tiffany Bozic
Crystal Morey

Detail from above piece
Arthur Bell
Dan Lydersen

Dan Lydersen, detail from above

Dan Lydersen
Jean Shifflet
Michael Hall
Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds, detail
Teresa Cunniff, resin sculptures
Jennifer Nelson
James Allison

James Allison, detail
Tim Armstrong, documentary photograph
Nicki Bernacchi

Nicki Bernacchi, detail
Tony Bellaver
Tiffany Bozic
Charlene Doiron Reinhart
Charlene Doiron Reinhart, beautiful detail from top of left head
Josh Keyes

Josh Keyes, detail