Cardinal Shift
Cardinal Shift
Featuring new paintings and installation works.Curated by Valerie Leavy
April 13 – May 5, 2012
With an Opening Reception on Friday, April 13, 7-10pm
Roam Home
March through April 2012
@WE Artspace
Oakland, CA
768 40th St.
NE corner of 40th and West
info@weartspace.com
From the We Artspace website:
"...Roam Home, a large-scale collage based installation that seeks to visually engage the residents and neighbors of the Temescal neighborhood in Oakland, with images sourced from local publications that date back to the 1930's. Roam Home focuses on creating a dialogue about the movement of people and how this movement affects the construction of neighborhood identities, while touching upon ethical issues related to commerce-driven neighborhood change."
“Myths of Progress: Utopic Dreams/Dystopic Realities”
I am extremely excited and honored to announce that I have been curated into the group exhibit "Myths of Progress: Utpoic Dreams/Dystopic Realities".
from the press release:
February 16-March 31, 2012
Kala Gallery, 2990 San Pablo Av., Berkeley, CA
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 16, 2012. 6-8PM
Conversation with the Artists: Saturday, March 31 at 2PM.
Kala Gallery is proud to present Myths of Progress, the first in our two-part 2012 exhibition series exploring cycles of time.
Year 2012: For some, it is the mere mention of this calendar date, which can evoke dis-ease and even foreboding. This is the year in which an important event will occur, according to an ancient inscription of a once-flourishing Maya civilization. But whether or not one buys into modern fatalistic readings of those hieroglyphs, of impending doom and calamity, one thing is certain: If we are not now entering “The End Times,” we are clearly in the midst of a period of radical changes. Could this simply be the endpoint of another great cycle, a transition to a more hopeful phase, and an embarcation on promising new projects, of physical and spiritual transformation and renewal? Will we at last see our frailties as a species transcended? Or have we already been down this road before?
In Myths of Progress, nine artists respond to these auspicious times, with works that veer from dreams of a renewable utopia, to an assortment of brave new failures emblemized by apocalyptic landscapes, and wildly out-of-control technologies.
Please join us for a Conversation with the Artists and the curator on Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 pm. The event is open to the public and is free of charge.
For complete press release, including bios of all the participating artists please visit the Klog!
Thank you!
PROARTS Juried Annual 2012
SF Art Beat Interview
web update
Please check out some new images in the works section and an expanded press section. I have worked out a little glitch with the image information but have only corrected the recent works section. I will be working to correct all title information very soon.
Solo Exhibit Opening May
A Many-Sided Spectacular : recent paintings and works on paper
May 4- May 31,2011
Opening Reception May 12 from 7-11pm
Please come by to see some new paintings and works on paper!
SOEX is a very, very magical place. Please support them they do great work.
MEGA MEGA MEGA
Southern Exposure's
Annual Fundraiser & Art Auction
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Southern Exposure’s Annual Fundraiser and Art Auction, Mega Mega Mega, features a live and silent art auction, creative projects, delicious food, drinks, and music. This is always an extremely fun event which also provides critical, direct support for Southern Exposure’s programs. I am extremely excited to have donated this peice in support of all things SOEX!
From SOEX.org
VIP Reception: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Main Event: 7:30 - 10:30pm
Live Auction: 8:30 - 9:30pm
Silent Auction: Lots begin to close at 9:45pm
PURCHASE TICKETS
Online:soexauction2011.eventbrite.com
Phone: 415-863-2141
TICKET LEVELS:
Main Event: $35 in advance, $45 at the door
VIP Reception: $150 and up (A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible)
For a complete list of artists, food & beverage sponsors, creative projects, and more, visit: soex.org/soexauction2011.html
VIP Reception
Saturday, May 7
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Purchase a host level ticket to attend the Mega Mega Mega VIP Reception. Sneak past the crowds, enjoy catered food and specialty drinks, and place guaranteed bids on silent auction art work, all in an intimate environment.
Preview Exhibition
May 2 - 5
12:00 - 6:00 pm
Visit Southern Exposure to preview the artwork and place absentee absentee bids. Images of auction artwork will also be available on the SoEx website starting in late April. The Preview Exhibition is free and open to the public.
Collectors' Tours
Wednesday, May 4
Lunchtime snacks: 11:30 am - 2 pm
Evening drinks: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Admission Free
Reservations Requested at soexauctionpreview.eventbrite.com
Visit Southern Exposure for a tour of the art works available in the auction. These preview events help both new and seasoned collectors make an informed decision when bidding on work. Events are free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.soex.org/soexauction2011.html
Expectator News
I am excited about the positive feedback from Expectator, my recent installation at WE Artspace in Oakland. Please see these links for some press.
From If You Can’t Make it Good Make it Big Contemporary Art Blog, By John Casey click here.
From The East Bay Express, April 20, 2011, By Dewitt Cheng click here.
Expectator is at WE Arstpace and is on view through May 15, 2011.
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