Hem, 1999
oil on canvas
120 in. x 84 in.
Field Guides, 2003
photocollage, gouache, acrylic, and resin on wood
60 in. x 84 in.
No. 14, 1960, 1960
oil on canvas
114 1/2 x 105 5/8 in.
Spent the day at the SFMOMA with my friend Stella and also rand into another friend Tessa. The line for Marclay's "Clock" was really long, so instead we drank Blue Bottle coffee at the cafe and meandered the other exhibitions. It was great to revisit a few of my favorites: Jenny Saville Hem, 1999 oil on canvas 120 in. x 84 in. Fred Tomaselli Field Guides, 2003 photocollage, gouache, acrylic, and resin on wood 60 in. x 84 in. Mark Rothko
No. 14, 1960, 1960 oil on canvas 114 1/2 x 105 5/8 in.
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Once again, I find myself perusing MFA art. Tonight it is for SFAI and there were some things I really liked. Overall, I found it stronger than the CCA MFA show. One of my favorites was beautiful collages/paintings by Dianna Lindquist. Also intriguing was art by Allie Blanchard. It felt like a pagan Xmas fairytale injected with black humor. Great stuff. Mie Hørlyck Mogensen, Device for Listening Mie Hørlyck Mogensen Device for Listening, leather & ceramic Mie Hørlyck Mogensen Bag to Yawn Into, leather & ceramic I was really glad to see work by Hanna Kunysz. I look forward to seeing more of her sculptures in the future. Future Mountain on Wheels, 2013, Found Materials on Wheels, 4' x 2.5' x 2' San Francisco, Site 30-G, 2045, 2013, Found Materials, 4' x 10" x 10"
Tonight I visit the CCA main campus to see the MFA art show with my artist friend Nikki. There were a few nice moments. One of my favorites was a series of rooms with painted walls–very simple concept, but powerful. This was the first room: The second room: The third room was a calm taupe room with a gold door. Lovely. I also enjoyed a series of delicate bruise drawings and a large one complete with flowers and sections of a body by Amber Fawn. These dog collars were beautiful and whimsical. Funny thing is I would actually wear these myself! The pinnacle of the evening was seeing my artist friend's work Kate Nichols. It is fascinating, impeccably completed, and I would love to have one of her art pieces. This oil painting was breathtaking. The final piece that I was impressed by was a pedestal with a person inside the entire night. It played with objectification and couldn't help myself to gently caress her foot. At the end of the evening, Nikki and I rolled up her pant legs As a final note, Nikki and I counted the number of handlebar moustaches and the final count was 9!! Can you say hipster-ville?
My friend Nikki and I attended my artist friend's art opening tonight. I've known Andy Vogt for many years now and his work is always nicely controlled and executed meticulously. Andy Vogt | Submerged on the Surface May 11 - June 29, 2013 Opening Reception Saturday, May 11, 4-7pm Eli Ridgway Gallery is pleased to present the gallery’s first solo exhibition by Andy Vogt, Submerged on the Surface. Based on the sculptural potential of lumberyard detritus and repurposed rough-cut Douglas Fir lath, Vogt's works take on the materials in both graphic and architectural terms as well as the gray area between. His vision of well-worn, structural demise finds a language in the crisp edges and broken off-cuts of discarded plywood and lath and their shadows. Visible Spectrum, 2013 salvaged wood 52 x 29 (diameter) inches Shadeshape 3, 2012
salvaged wood 67 x 34 inches May is always a busy month with many birthdays. I created this card today and fairly happy with it, however her breasts don't feel quite right.
I've never liked store-bought greeting cards, so I usually make them myself. Here are a couple I created today:
I visited open studios for Jim Stewart's Zymoglyphic Museum in San Mateo. I especially loved his "lint ball creatures" and the melted lead piece. I also visited his wife's Judith Hoffman studio that featured homemade pinhole cameras.
After attending the open studios, Nikki and I made our way to one of the Colma mausoleums to appreciate the architecture. The stained glass is really extraordinary. We also almost tripped over a dead raven. We both had to touch it's scaled leg, even though it smelled really bad.
I attended this recommended art show with my artist friends Scott Tsuchitani, Liz Hickok, and Ilana Crispi. The pieces were motion activated and were programmed with intricate "mating dances". The pieces were great, but one of them seemed to be nonoperative. Once again, this reminded me that I never want my artwork to rely on technology. Hosfelt Gallery 260 Utah Street San Francisco, CA 94103 t 415-495-5454 f 415-800-7206 http://hosfeltgallery.com/ 30 March - 18 May 2013 Reception: Saturday 30 March, 4 - 6pm ALAN RATH Irrational Exuberance SPACE is an immersive gallery experience consisting of sculpture-based work made from repurposed materials, paired with sound, video, and light components. More than a dozen Creativity Explored artists worked collaboratively to create a space of their own, working alongside the exhibition’s curators to create an “out-of-the frame,” conceptual environment. My favorite piece in the show was this multi-media piece that reminded me of a cadaver emblazoned in brilliant lights. Hanh Chau Untitled, 2013 wire, synthetic fiber, steel wire, and wool Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra Untitled, 2013 paper, air-dry clay, fiber, and glue I also fell in love with these "heads". They slightly reminded me of one of my art pieces. Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra Untitled, 2013 plaster, yarn, gesso, and wire I've always loved this artist's work and would love to own one. Marilyn Wong Untitled, 2013 mixed media on paper These pieces were not part of the curated show, but rather were displayed in the back area where the artists create their work. I was obsessed with this hanging piece. It was made from tightly-wrapped pantyhose and I must have stared at it forever. Unknown artist
I was really delighted to discover these drawings in a bin. I cannot wait to see future work by this talented artist. The Pieta drawing (the third one) is quite possibly the best version of this iconic scene I have ever seen. Next time I have a drawing session, I will remember this incredible linework! |
AUTHORTerrance Graven is a San Francisco artist whose installations incorporate sculptural elements, performance art, costumes, sound pieces, and theatrical lighting. CATEGORIES
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