1.29.2012

Lunchtime Lecture: Studio Glass with Marvin Lipofsky



February 1, 2012. 12–1 PM  Free with Museum admission



110 South Market StreetSan Jose, CA 95113

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Studio Glass movement. Marvin Lipofsky will present, "A World of Glass," a PowerPoint lecture on his 50 year journey in glass.

Lunchtime Lectures take place on the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Charlotte Wendel Education Center. Visitors are welcome to bring food and beverages.

12.02.2011

Scott Kildall presents Sperm Bank


Scott Kildall will present a popup show at Wire+Nail gallery this weekend called Sperm Bank.

Working with playful interpretations of the masculine seed, the artist will offer for sale selling various items for the holiday season. These include small plexiglass wall pieces, soap (in a limited supply) and vinyl cutouts with special versions for your laptop or bicycle, all at affordable prices.

Those of us who know Scott, are well familiar with his rich personality and wry humor. An artist inspiring wild introspection and more than the occasional silly giggle, his work addresses (and questions) popular notions of actual and virtual realities.

He will be present at Wire+Nail Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Even if you aren't planning to purchase anything, we'd still love to see you there.


Where: Wire+Nail Gallery, 3150 18th St #104, San Francisco:http://g.co/maps/y3e4s
Times: Saturday (12/3) 6:30-9:30pm and Sunday (12/4) noon-4pm

Images: 
Top: Sperm decal
Right: Sperm soap
Left: Bike decal

10.14.2011

Peter Foucault in Micromanagement

Peter Foucault presents new work at the Performance Art Institute of San Francisco. Opening Saturday, October 15 at 7.30, performances begin at 8.000 pm.

The Performance Art Institute is located at 575 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA.

10.06.2011

Jim Campbell at Art Platform 2011

Jim Campbell. Fundamental Interval Commuters #2. 2011
As an admirer of Bill Viola's work, it's a natural progression to view Jim Campbell's work too. A former student of Viola, Campbell's new work, Fundamental Interval Commuters #2, is a captivating and well made example of the genre. Using photographs shot at Grand Central Station, Campbell programmed a computer interface to create the illusion of motion and traffic.
video

Jim Campbell. Fundamental Interval Commuters #2. 2011
LEDs, custom electronics, resin boards. 
33 x 44 x 3 in. (83.8 x 111.8 x 7.6 cm)
Edition 2/3
video clip courtesy Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery 

10.05.2011

What is an Art Advisor?

Buying art to decorate your home or office can sometimes be more frightening than buying a new car. When entering an art gallery, a large white walled commercial space hung with beautiful artworks, and prices anywhere from $100 to "large six figures," I know more than a handful of people whose knees just simply quake.

MC Escher. Rippled Surface. 1950. Linoleum print from 2 blocks.
Finding the right artwork for your home or office can be daunting, but with the right person, it can be a fun and exciting adventure. Fortunately, art advisors are professionally equipped to help with the process, make finding beautiful artwork easy, and are experienced with pairing artwork to your needs.

We were recently contacted by a collector and challenged with finding artwork to finesse his collection and document it for insurance purposes. He had been collecting art since college, starting with posters, art books and small prints, and now collects inexpensive work by emerging artists and smaller, but slightly more expensive works by established artists. The world of art fairs was a new discovery and he was literally chomping at the bit! Concerned with making the right choices and investing his passion (and money) in the right direction, he sought our assistance for purchases and placement.

Scott Kildall. Future Memories. 2006. Video.
After meeting with the collector, armed with ideas and photographs, we prepared a budget friendly proposal. All it took was a friendly exchange of emails to get it just right. When all was said and done, we had a beautiful office and home, artfully arranged with stunning artwork that would grow with our collector, a database of information on file with his insurance company, and a catalog of beautiful images on his coffee table!

Based on your budget and interest, the art advisor will assist you with selections and advice to purchase art that you love. Your art advisor can be anyone, your art-savvy friend, or a seasoned professional.