ArtSpan 2017 Exhibition at SOMArts - Part 1
It is Open Studios season in San Francisco when artists open up their homes, garages, and studios to the public. As part of this annual event sponsored by ArtSpan, an exhibition of work from participating artists is held at SOMArts. That is where I spent an afternoon as the gallery representative. I love my time there because of the opportunity to see the work closely for several hours. There are 400+ paintings, collages, sculptures, assemblage, and jewelry to entice you. While the opening party ArtLaunch is exciting and fun, it isn't the best time to view the work. During gallery sitting, there aren't that many visitors so I can really enjoy the time looking and relooking at the pieces.
And what has been my little game whenever I gallery sit is to become the Pretend Curator for the afternoon. I group pieces by a theme and hopefully, someone out there (you dear reader) will be inspired to come down to purchase one or more of these little gems. None of the pieces is larger than 20 inches by 20 inches, the perfect size for any wall or to hand carry onto the airplane.
Theme Number One: Works that depict the flavor of San Francisco, the Bay Area, or California
Imagine this grouping on a large wall or as little surprises around your home.
"California Rising" is from the wonderful 3 Fish Studios which recently raised $100,000 to help the victims of the recent Napa/Sonoma fires. This piece is one of the ArtSpan competition winners.
I've long admired the work of Victoria Veedell and the dreaminess of this landscape. Her paintings glow.
Having participated in the Pride Parade, this photograph reminds me of the vibrancy of that event.
I like mixing up the media with this lovely ink on paper piece.
This piece was sold during ArtLaunch which is where I purchased my Pep Ventosa photograph of a tree a few years ago. But contact him directly if you want one like it or another one. Visit his open studios if possible.
"August" reminds me of the San Francisco summer when the fog is constant and the colors of the landscape get muted.
Is this a hill town in Italy? A gray day on an island in Greece? No, it is of our very own Bernal Heights. This piece was also sold during ArtLaunch but again, contact the artist directly or visit her open studios.
This is one of those scenes that is unmistakably San Francisco.
A landscape of tall buildings, you really get the sense of how they create a canyon.
I could not get a good image due to the reflection but I hope you can imagine that it is a beautiful photograph.
"Marina" captures San Francisco particularly during the summer when the inland is scorching hot and the cool air and fog rush in through the Golden Gate engulfing SF. The VW bus is a nice touch.
The exhibition is open through November 12th. Closed on Mondays.
Next: political pieces
And what has been my little game whenever I gallery sit is to become the Pretend Curator for the afternoon. I group pieces by a theme and hopefully, someone out there (you dear reader) will be inspired to come down to purchase one or more of these little gems. None of the pieces is larger than 20 inches by 20 inches, the perfect size for any wall or to hand carry onto the airplane.
Theme Number One: Works that depict the flavor of San Francisco, the Bay Area, or California
Imagine this grouping on a large wall or as little surprises around your home.
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| California Rising 2017 Eric Rewitzer linocut |
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| Sunrise Presidio 2017 Victoria Veedell oil on canvas |
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| Versaphere 2015 Ivan Bajinov photograph |
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| Land's End 2015 Anthony Locher ink on paper |
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| Street Car, Yellow 2017 Pep Ventosa photography |
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| August 2017 Susan Spies oil |
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| East of Bernal 2017 Lynn Rubenzer oil on glass |
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| Moon Glow 2017 Carol Jessen oil on canvas |
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| Generation 2017 Alan Mazzetti acrylic |
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| Market Street, San Francisco 2015 J.B. Higgins photography |
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| Marina 2015 Kevin B. Jones photography |
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| California Grizzly Bear Dana Petersen acrylic on canvas There were many wonderful animal paintings, this being one of them.  Denise Tarantino photography |
The exhibition is open through November 12th. Closed on Mondays.
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