JUNE 2010
INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS has invited me to donate art to their 45th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser Auction, being held on Saturday, June 12th.
MAY 2010
APICC will be curating a show titled (Re-)Claim at SOMArts' main gallery as part of their month-long 13th Annual Festival. I will be creating a large-scale mural of packing material on reclaimed shipping crate panels.
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE has invited me to donate a piece to their annual fundraiser auction, "SPACE ODYSSEY" on Saturday, May 8th.
It is always a privilege to help raise money for a worthy organization like SoEx and Intersection the Arts. Two amazing organizations that continue to support the rich art community here in San Francisco.
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE has invited me to donate a piece to their annual fundraiser auction, "SPACE ODYSSEY" on Saturday, May 8th.
It is always a privilege to help raise money for a worthy organization like SoEx and Intersection the Arts. Two amazing organizations that continue to support the rich art community here in San Francisco.
APRIL 2010
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is exhibiting my work at their offices in Navato, California. Organized in collaboration with the Marin Arts Council, the reception is on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, and will be on display until August 2010.
FEBRUARY 2010
SANCHEZ CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Pacifica, CA has my work up from February 26 - March 28 as part of Recology's permanent collection in a show titled "Thrown Out".
JANUARY 2010
Recology's (aka: The Dump) 2-person Artist Show (I shared my space with fellow artist, Erik Otto) was held on January 22nd & 23rd, 2010. Over 700 people came out over the 2-day event, even with the rainy weather. Check out this link for IMAGES of the show, the art, and the process.
Recology's Artist-in-Residence program lasted four months and was a transformative experience. I would encourage any artist working with recycled materials to submit to the program. Check out their LINK.
Recology's Artist-in-Residence program lasted four months and was a transformative experience. I would encourage any artist working with recycled materials to submit to the program. Check out their LINK.
JUNE 2009
TWO UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS!
Southern Exposure's "Pop Noir" annual fundraiser is being held at Electric Works this year. The date is Saturday, June 6th from 7 - 11 pm. Electric Works address is 130 8th Street, near the corner of Mission and 8th. Click HERE for the link. Two of my prints will be up on the silent bid wall!
Intersection for the Arts' Fundraiser auction event is Saturday, June 13th from 7 - 9:30 pm at 446 Valencia Street between 14th & 15th. Come check out all the great work (one of my prints will be up for auction!), and support this local and valuable non-profit!
Click HERE for the link.
Southern Exposure's "Pop Noir" annual fundraiser is being held at Electric Works this year. The date is Saturday, June 6th from 7 - 11 pm. Electric Works address is 130 8th Street, near the corner of Mission and 8th. Click HERE for the link. Two of my prints will be up on the silent bid wall!
Intersection for the Arts' Fundraiser auction event is Saturday, June 13th from 7 - 9:30 pm at 446 Valencia Street between 14th & 15th. Come check out all the great work (one of my prints will be up for auction!), and support this local and valuable non-profit!
Click HERE for the link.
MARCH 2009
Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) will be hosting their annual fundraiser auction called "Space Warming" Friday, March 6 from 6:30-9:30 pm at PariSoMa, 1436 Howard Street @ 10th Street. One of my prints will be auctioned off, as well as many other talented artists supporting this wonderful organization! Come out and join us! Free admission. KSW link
FEBRUARY 2009
I will be participating in the upcoming 9th Annual Monster Draw fundraiser for Southern Exposure. It's being held at the Verdi Club again this year from 6 - 10 pm. My time slot is from 8 - 9 pm. Come out and join me for a fun (and packed!) evening, help raise money for Southern Exposure and buy some art!!!
Follow-up: The event was packed as always! I had a blast participating for the first time and hope to do it again next year. My charcoal drawing of electrical wires and telephone pole, sold off the bidding wall before the next round. How exciting! SoEx events rock! SoEx link
Follow-up: The event was packed as always! I had a blast participating for the first time and hope to do it again next year. My charcoal drawing of electrical wires and telephone pole, sold off the bidding wall before the next round. How exciting! SoEx events rock! SoEx link
JANUARY 2009
I just completed my Artist Studio Program at the de Young and had an amazing experience! See the link below for images from the month! My work is the large Buddha Baby drawing!
A Place of Her Own
I have begun a month-long Artist Studio Program at the De Young Museum along with 9 other artists. The theme is: "A Room of Your Own" and I will be showing and working on some exciting new sculptures and drawings on the premises of the museum. Please come by and visit me! I will be onsite every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am - 1 pm and Saturdays from 11 am - 2 pm. The Program runs from January 7th through February 1st with the closing reception Friday, January 30th from 6:00 - 8:45 pm. See you there!
A Place of Her Own
I have begun a month-long Artist Studio Program at the De Young Museum along with 9 other artists. The theme is: "A Room of Your Own" and I will be showing and working on some exciting new sculptures and drawings on the premises of the museum. Please come by and visit me! I will be onsite every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am - 1 pm and Saturdays from 11 am - 2 pm. The Program runs from January 7th through February 1st with the closing reception Friday, January 30th from 6:00 - 8:45 pm. See you there!
SEPTEMBER 2008
I have been accepted into a juried show at Kearny Street Workshop's APAture 2008 featuring Asian Pacific American Artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The show is featured in various venues around the city, such as 180 Capp, YBCA, and the Make Out Room. Check out the link below for more info: http://www.kearnystreet.org/pr
JULY 2008
RECEPTION SATURDAY, JULY 12 - ROOT DIVISION GALLERY
I have been accepted into a jury exhibition, "Insider/Outsider", at Root Division, 3175 17th Street, betwn South Van Ness and Shotwell. The Show's theme is about ethnic identity, migration, and place and was juried by Rene de Guzman, Taraneh Hemami and Kevin Chen. The exhibit is curated by Michelle Mansour and runs from July 9 - 29. There will be an amazingly diverse array of work representing 13 ancestries and nationally and internationally known artists!
I have been accepted into a jury exhibition, "Insider/Outsider", at Root Division, 3175 17th Street, betwn South Van Ness and Shotwell. The Show's theme is about ethnic identity, migration, and place and was juried by Rene de Guzman, Taraneh Hemami and Kevin Chen. The exhibit is curated by Michelle Mansour and runs from July 9 - 29. There will be an amazingly diverse array of work representing 13 ancestries and nationally and internationally known artists!
JUNE 2008
GERAS-TOUSIGNANT GALLERY Group Show on Friday, June 27th. They will be featuring a selection of my original drawings from the Forsaken Articles series. Always a full reception with a wonderful selection of artists from around the city and the world. The reception goes from 5 - 8 pm. The show will be up from June 27th - July 25th.
INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS FUNDRAISER AUCTION on Friday, June 6th from 7-10 pm. Raising funding for an institution in San Francisco! The curator, Kevin Chen, will undoubtedly assemble a diverse and talented group of artists' work for the auction. A must see and fun event to kick-off your weekend! I will be donating a print from my Forsaken Articles series.
INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS FUNDRAISER AUCTION on Friday, June 6th from 7-10 pm. Raising funding for an institution in San Francisco! The curator, Kevin Chen, will undoubtedly assemble a diverse and talented group of artists' work for the auction. A must see and fun event to kick-off your weekend! I will be donating a print from my Forsaken Articles series.
MAY 2008
Great News! I was just accepted into The Drawing Center's Viewing Program in New York. They receive thousands of submissions from around the world annually and accept only a small percentage of artists to join this prestigious program! Check their website out at: http://www.drawingcenter.org
APRIL 2008
"Optic Illusion", SOUTHERN EXPOSURE's Annual Fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 26th from 7:30 - 11:00 pm at SomArts, 934 Brannan Street. My newest work will be auctioned off with a host of other leading or rising artists in the bay area to suppliment SoEx's budget for the coming year. A leader in the art community, earned by it's conviction to what art and artists are about, their presence is invaluable in our city and we must insure their continuation through our active support.
Follow-up to SOUTHERN EXPOSURE AUCTION: The auction was held in SomArts large main gallery this past Saturday, and was filled to the brim with enthusiastic art lovers! The live auction was fast-paced and exciting - and my two donated prints were very well received, closing out at double their value - and all for such a great cause! SoEx announced that they will be moving into their permanent home in the Spring of 2009 at Alabama and 20th!
Follow-up to SOUTHERN EXPOSURE AUCTION: The auction was held in SomArts large main gallery this past Saturday, and was filled to the brim with enthusiastic art lovers! The live auction was fast-paced and exciting - and my two donated prints were very well received, closing out at double their value - and all for such a great cause! SoEx announced that they will be moving into their permanent home in the Spring of 2009 at Alabama and 20th!
MARCH 2008
THE LAB FUNDRAISER AUCTION on Saturday, March 15th. Come check out a print of mine up for auction for a very good cause. The Lab gives a forum and voice to those artists who push the limits of what art is defined to be. We need a space like this to experiment and create a dialogue with the public and our fellow artists.
Follow up to LAB AUCTION: Wonderful turn-out at The Lab on Saturday. Over 350 people showed up and $20,000+ was raised that night! My fern pod print created a frantic bidding war the last few moments of the silent auction and lots of people walked away with some wonderful art that night!
FEBRUARY 2008
a.MUSE GALLERY GROUP SHOW on February 3rd. Great show with three other talented drawers: Chris Leib, Heidi McDowell and Tessa Merrie.
THE LAB FUNDRAISER AUCTION on Saturday, March 15th. Come check out a print of mine up for auction for a very good cause. The Lab gives a forum and voice to those artists who push the limits of what art is defined to be. We need a space like this to experiment and create a dialogue with the public and our fellow artists.
Follow up to LAB AUCTION: Wonderful turn-out at The Lab on Saturday. Over 350 people showed up and $20,000+ was raised that night! My fern pod print created a frantic bidding war the last few moments of the silent auction and lots of people walked away with some wonderful art that night!
FEBRUARY 2008
a.MUSE GALLERY GROUP SHOW on February 3rd. Great show with three other talented drawers: Chris Leib, Heidi McDowell and Tessa Merrie.
