December: Extraordinary Objects

Happy Thanksgiving!

When we return from our holiday break, we will be setting up our December show, Extraordinary Objects, a group show with Laura de Anna, Paul DiPasqua, Gale Hart and John de Wit. Stay tuned for images!

Wayne Jiang "Everyday San Jose" Opening Today

From Wayne Hi Everyone My solo show "Everyday San Jose" at History San José, Leonard and McKay Gallery opens today. The show features 27 paintings depicting the daily life of San José. Please come to one of the following events for the show. Members Preview Party: Sunday, 22, 2009 1:00pm to 4:00pm Public Opening: Friday, 27, 2009 11:00am to 4:00pm Art Tour through the exhibit December 5, 11:30am and 1:30pm at the Heritage Holiday Event Exhibit Starts: November 27 2009 Exhibit Ends: May 30, 2010 Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11AM - 4PMAddress: History Park at Kelley Park 1650 Senter Road San José, CA 95112 for directions and more info on History San Jose go to http://www.historysanjose.org/

Tune in Monday to KXJZ for Peter and Camille VandenBerge's Interview

Peter and Camille VandenBerge Interview on Capital Public Radio KXJZ

Monday,11/23 @ 10am on "Insight"

Tune in to KXJZ this upcoming Monday to Capital Public Radio at 10am to hear Peter and Camille VandenBerge's interview with Jeffrey Callison!

For more information and to listen to them live this upcoming Monday, please click here.

Today in the Gallery...Artists!!

Gary Dinnen, John Tarahteeff and Peter VandenBerge happened to be in the gallery at the same time this evening.

Jian Wang and Camille VandenBerge

Hugs!

Peter VandenBerge, Gary Dinnen, Bobby Dinnen, and John Tarahteeff

Emerging Artist-SF Celebration of Craftswomen: Laura De Anna Davis

SD Gallery jewelry artist Laura De Anna will be participating in SF’s Celebration of Craftswomen event, where she has been selected as an “Emerging Artist.” Laura’s work will be available for sale during this event taking place over two weekends. Support female craftswomen and give the gift of art this holiday season.

Celebration of Craftswomen 2009 Event


TWO WEEKENDS: Saturday and Sunday
November 28-29 and December 5-6, 2009

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Herbst Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco


Fort Mason Center is located at Buchanan Street and Marina Blvd

For the past three decades, The Women’s Building Celebration of Craftswomen has allowed Bay Area residents, along with visitors to San Francisco from throughout the world, to discover the work of the nation’s best female artisans and fine artists.

The Celebration of Craftswomen is San Francisco’s largest holiday fine crafts retail fair, and the largest event celebrating the craft of women in the nation. The event is sponsored by and is a benefit for The Women’s Building, a community service center serving women and girls in San Francisco.

Featured at the Celebration of Craftswomen are contemporary and traditional handcrafted items, such as:


• Functional and decorative ceramic and glass vessels
• Sculpted wood and works of metal.
• Polymer clay, beaded, stone and precious metal jewelry
• Woven, painted silk, leather clothing and wearables
• Home furniture and accessories
• Fine art sculpture
• Photography
• Watercolor and oil paintings

The crafts fair will also offer live music, gourmet food, a benefit raffle, and a silent auction.

For more information about this event, please click here.

To see images of Laura’s work, please click here.

Tom Hulse - Lucky Card Room

Mr. Tom Hulse just sent us this image of "Lucky Card Room 2," that he will have available for our Small Treasures sale in December. Tom's work is the perfect gift for those who appreciate the imagery and history of Sacramento.

Lucky Streak Card Room 2, 2003, 18" x 22" (framed and matted), Photography -$350

For more images of Tom's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

Peter VandenBerge- TB9 Images

Peter VandenBerge stopped by the gallery today. I came across David Gilhooly's website and found Peter on the site. I showed Peter these early images of him in TB9 at UC Davis and he got a kick out of it. He said we could share them with you.

To see the original article on Peter and these images on David Gilhooly's site, please click here.

Lodi Memorial Hospital Installation by: Joseph Bellacera

Joseph Bellacera just finished installing this multi-paneled painting, "Fields of Light Over Lodi," for the Lodi Memorial Hospital. Below is an image of this beautiful installation and images of Joseph putting the finishing touches on his work.

"(The) Artwork depicts the aerial landscape from the surrounding area of Lodi. These agricultural patterns include marshes, orchards, vineyards, contour and straight set fields as well as irrigation canals and roadways."

- Joseph Bellacera on "Fields of Light Over Lodi".

Fields of Light Over Lodi, 5' x 26' x 8", wood, plexiglass, oil, acrylic, enamel and varnish

To see more of Joseph Bellacera's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

Peter and Camille VandenBerge Capital Public Radio Interview on Monday

Peter and Camille VandenBerge Interview on Capital Public Radio KXJZ

Monday,11/23 @ 10am on "Insight"

Did you catch Peter and Camille's radio interview last night on KFBK? If not, you can catch them on the airwaves this upcoming Monday on Capital Public Radio on KXJZ at 10am!

For more information and to listen to them live this upcoming Monday, please click here.

Behind the Scenes: Our Sign

We are settling into our new digs!

This afternoon Edward and his crew attached our Solomon Dubnick sign to our gallery facade. Here are a few pictures as the sign was being installed. Please stop by and see it for yourself...and of course, come inside to enjoy the art!

Update: Richard Duning

Richard Duning’s Busy September

This year, Richard had two exhibitions of his work running simultaneously during the month of September.

A show of his Relic Series opened in Riverside, California. This group of paintings are embedded with objects such as leaves, sticks, rocks, gourds, – even a snakeskin. Some are on paper, some on board in a variety of sizes. Richard’s opening was part of the Riverside Artwalk, and he had a good look at the growing art scene in that city.

Noises II (#1-2009), Mixed Media, 48" x 36", $3800

This That Develops (#34-2009), Mixed Media, 22.5" x 34", $2000

Then Richard jet-setted back home, where an exhibition of his collaborative dream paintings was opening at Piante Gallery in Eureka. Richard and a friend, Madeline McMurray, have been sharing dreams and painting them together for several years. This exhibition showed 18 of their big, 30x44” works, acrylic on paper, a colorful and dynamic exploration of images and interactions.

Before returning home with the Riverside pieces, Richard and his partner Nancy fulfilled a dream of camping for a week in Chaco Canyon. There, they studied the ancient Puebloan ruins and artifacts, and Richard created a series of sketches and drawings. This trip culminated a summer of travel, which included a pottery village in France, ancient ruins in Sicily and even more ancient Neolithic ruins in Malta, all inspiration for future artwork.

To see more of Richard Duning and Madeline McMurray's collaborative paintings, please click here. To see Richard's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

Peter and Camille VandenBerge KFBK Interview Today @ 6:40PM

Please tune into KFBK radio this evening at 6:40PM to catch Peter and Camille VandenBerge's radio interview with Kitty O'Neal.

For live stream on KFBK's site, please click here.

Wayne Jiang Exhibition: "Everyday San Jose"- Leonard and David McKay Gallery, Pasetta House

Everyday San José: Paintings by Wayne Jiang November 27, 2009 - May 30, 2010 Leonard & David McKay Gallery at the Pasetta House, History Park 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 287-2290 Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm Public opening: Friday, November 27th, 2009 11am- to 4pm Meet the Artist: Wayne Jiang will be giving tours through the exhibit December 5th, 11:30am and 1:30pm at the Heritage Holiday Event

For more information regarding this exhibition, please click here. To see Wayne Jiang's works through SD Gallery, please click here.

Mark Bryan "Hard Times" Exhibition -Steynberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo

Press Release
For immediate release

Mark Bryan painting exhibition “Hard Times”

Beginning Nov. 20th Steynberg Gallery will be exhibiting recent oil paintings and prints by Mark Bryan in a new show titled “Hard Times”

Bryan’s paintings always seem to reflect the mood of our times. About this show Bryan states, “The underlying theme is the hard times that so many of us, our country and the world are experiencing right now. The obvious topics have to do with the poor economy, the continuing wars, the environmental crisis and a general sense that things are out of control and not going well. There are also works that deal with "Hard Times" on the personal and psychological level.” On the surface this exhibition may sound like a real downer but Bryan has taken his usual humorous and satirical approach to these subjects. “I think we can always use a good laugh, especially now”, he said

Notable works in this show are a Large piece titled “The Republic of Suicide” which depicts the Washington mall as never seen before and a parody piece of Norman Rockwell’s famous thanksgiving painting “Freedom from Want”. Bryan’s version is titled “The Grateful Dead”.

Bryan has become known as a deadly satirist taking on the villains of the day and the stupidities of human behavior in surprising and delightful fashion. He is also known for his decidedly surreal and whimsical works.

Bryan’s work has received wide recognition. He has exhibited throughout California and the US. His work has appeared in articles and cover art for numerous magazines and publications. He has also been featured on satirical and political web sites across the US and internationally.

Exhibition: Nov. 20th through Jan.10th 2010
Opening reception: Nov. 20th 6-9pm

Steynberg Gallery is located at:
1531 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo ca. 93401
805 547 0278
hours 7am-7pm

For more information regarding this exhibition at Steynberg Gallery, please click here.

To see more of Mark Bryan's works through SD Gallery click here or for Mark's site, please click here.

Crocker Kingsley Art Club Lecture Series: Maija Peeples Bright

SD Gallery ceramic artist Maija Peeples Bright will be lecturing at the Crocker Kingsley Wednesday, November 18th 1:15pm.

SD Gallery will be featuring Maija's work in an upcoming show in January 2010.

MAIJA'S ENRAPTURE WITH ALL THINGS ART

Maija will discuss her experience in the dynamic UC Davis Art Department of the mid 1960's and the wonderful scene centered on the famed Candy Store Gallery and her friendship with the owner, the late Adeliza McHugh, plus and intimate insight into her art-making methodology.

To see Maija's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

2 New Camille VandenBerge Sculptures

Camille VandenBerge brought in two fanciful pieces last night to incorporate into her show, The Om in Mom- Ordinary Miracle, currently on view.

Please stop by this evening during Second Saturday and see these animal friends in person!

Lucky Dragon, 2009, 30.25" x 7.5" x 22", Ceramic. $7,000

Wall Hooter, 2009, 6.5" x 8" x 3.5", Ceramic. $980

Small Treasures Show Sneak Peek: Laurie Winthers

WATER BECOMES PAINT

OCEAN GENTLY ROLLING IN

PAINT BECOMES WATER

-Laurie Winthers

Laurie is working on a new series of paintings using liquid acrylics on cradled clayboard panel. They still represent the land and the sea, but are somewhat more abstract.

Look for Laurie's new work to be featured in SD Gallery's Small Treasures Show December 10th- 12th in our new Annex space and at the upcoming Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento's annual fundraiser auction on November 21st.

To view more of Laurie's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

Behind the Scenes: Garr Ugalde- Three Graces

SD Gallery sculpture artist Garr Ugalde is busy creating an amazing bronze installation of the Three Graces for the front of our gallery. Mike was able to visit the Art Foundry today where he took this shot of one of the bronze graces being processed with patina. We are eager to install these lovely ladies soon!

Square Cylinder Profile: Peter VandenBerge by David Roth

David Roth of squarecylinder.com has profiled Peter VandenBerge on his online website. For a link to the actual article please click here. Peter VandenBerge's Usual Suspects exhibition will be on view until November 28th at SD Gallery.

Profile: Peter VandenBerge

Posted on 11 November 2009

At CSUS Annex Gallery with "Ace", 2007, ceramic 15" x 32" x 9.5". Photo: David M. Roth

Behind the Scenes: Installation Assistance- Chris Botta

Ever wonder how we get our shows set up every month? Alan Dismuke, our Gallery Director lays out the exhibition and with the help of Chris Botta, the two of them get busy lifting, moving and installing the show. Chris Botta is an amazing help and a wonderful guy. Thanks Chris for all your help!

Mr. Chris Botta

Camille VandenBerge- The Om in Mom- Ordinary Miracle

Today: Art on the Wildside (Shasta Wildlife Rescue)- Fred Gordon

Ceramic artist, Fred Gordon, will be participating today in "Art on the Wildside," in Anderson, CA. Art on the Wild Side is a fund raiser to be held for Shasta Wildlife Rescue at Shasta County's new eco-friendly hotel. This event hosts talented artists of the North State with an emphasis on artwork of wildlife and their environment.

All proceeds from the Art On The Wild Side fund raiser go directly to buy food, medical supplies, and other items for the treatment and care of our animals until their release back to their natural habitat.

Fred's ceramic fish are always a fun gift for animal lovers and art collectors. Please stop by this event if you are in the area. For more information please click here. To view Fred's work through SD Gallery, please click here.

Last Night's Reception: the VandenBerge Show!

Peter VandenBerge- The Usual Suspects

Camille VandenBerge- The OM in MOM- Ordinary Miracle

November 5-28th

Here are some photos from our opening reception last evening. We had a wonderful crowd that included some of SD Gallery's top artists and longtime fans of Peter and Camille's. Please stop by and take a look at the stunning work that they both have created for this show. It is a knock out! Don't wait till Second Saturday!

Peter and Camille VandenBerge

SD Artists -Leslie Toms, Ken Waterstreet, Peter VandenBerge and Maureen Hood

Janet Kesmodel, Barbara Spring, and Maija Peeples-Bright in the crowd

Louise Solomon, Julie Didion, and Camille VandenBerge

Michael Solomon pouring some bubbly!

John Tarahteeff and Camille VandenBerge