79 Gallery was a perfect start for the ‘first Thursday gallery-hopping’ with friends. 625 Sutter and a couple of detours later I can assertively offer one single tip. LEAVE EARLY! For our clique, the 688 Gallery opening reception never saw the light of day.
I had to go back the next day to bring you the latest. Be sure not to miss one of the most unusual exhibitions at the AAU galleries. 688 Sutter hosts a show organized by the Sculpture Club featuring 14 individual styles and personal statements from graduate and undergraduate students. The spirit of the club finds itself channeled into an exciting show born out of popular demand. The work ranges from jewelry to bronze casting and everything in between.
Gallery assistant Amy Vazquez reveals that sculpture is a welcome change for 688 Gallery, “Being the Sculpture Club’s first group exhibition, I think this show does a great job at demonstrating to the public the wide range of works that are being produced in the Sculpture Department. It was also very nice to see how excited the sculpture students were to have their work displayed, and their anticipation in preparing for a future show. “She further states that displaying the diverse styles was a challenging but interesting experience.
The actual physicality of three-dimensional works often calls for a tempting tactile response from viewers who steal a moment from the alert gallery representative to reach out and touch the forbidden. Not always a good idea especially if you’re considering a brief encounter with Michael Barrett’s interactive sculpture titled ‘Punchline’. An interesting take on the absurdity of life, the installation mimics a boxing ring, an environment that symbolizes the endless struggles that mankind faces. A video of the artist getting punched by a left hand glove aka Alter ego, as he attempts to paint a straight line with his right hand could save you from a first hand experience. Check it out.
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Bobkidu series - Bob Carpenter
Bob Carpenter’s ‘Bobkidu’ series creates an environment of original characters in a plot. The artist and his ‘shadow’ or alter ego leap into life and narrate incidents to the viewer who in turn gets as deeply involved in the experience as the characters themselves. Almost animated in their appeal, the highly expressive figures do not fail to grab a great deal of attention.
A mélange of delicate materials, gleaming surfaces, roughed up textures and solid structures creates a unique visual indulgence. A personal favorite, ‘Anatomy of Kisses’, by Sonya Zuniga is as delicate as it is dangerous. Interesting dichotomy and skilled craftsmanship make this sharp-edged, welded steel holly wreath an instant success. Look but don’t touch!
A quick look at the 625 Gallery Jacquelyn Vierra and Carina Lomeli’s painting show. The former explores the beauty of nature in female nudes rendered in a representational style. In an attempt to bring classical realism to the contemporary art world, the artist paints an unconventional rear view of the model. Carina Lomeli prefers to paint her impressions and experiences in San Francisco. Drawing parallels between her personal relationships and the pace of vibrant but complex urban life, she realizes how deeply connected we really are.
Director of galleries Hillary Welde makes a special appearance next week. A super exciting event juxtaposed with an absorbing insight into the gallery world. Stay tuned…
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