Mike Solomon: Photo(s) of the Week

Mike had the opportunity to visit the international art fair, Art Basel in Miami last month. Here are some of the photos he took while on his trip. Artists Jian Wang and Jessica Qu are captured in photos below. Enjoy!

SD Gallery Holiday Hours

John deWit

HOLIDAY HOURS

TUESDAY, 12/22 - WEDNESDAY 12/23

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

THURSDAY 12/24

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

TUESDAY, 12/29 - WEDNESDAY 12/30

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

THURSDAY 12/31

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Gale Hart's Extraordinary Objects

Gale Hart has a knack for creating brilliant statement pieces in a variety of mediums. In our current exhibition she has ceramic sculpture, mixed media paintings and steel works.

Gale's Extraordinary Objects will be on view through January 30th.

Toss, 2009, Steel, 42" x 38" x 11" $1,100 (Sold)

A67 Table, 2009, Steel, 32" x 33" x 12.25" $1,200

So Table, 2009, Steel, 29.25" x 30" x 14" $1,500 (Sold)

To see more images from the current exhibition, please click here.

Extraordinary Objects Extended Exhibition Date

Paul DiPasqua, 2008, The Life of Soap, Digital Photo AP1, 40" x 57"

SD Gallery's Extraordinary Objects exhibition will be extended through January 30th!

works by:

Gale Hart

Paul DiPasqua

John deWit

Laura De Anna

The gallery is filled with Extraordinary Objects! Come see!

A Unique Ceramic Find!

SD Gallery recently acquired this unique ceramic plate piece by Erik Gronborg through a private collector. This piece was purchased during the Crocker Art Auction in 1983. When was the last time you saw ceramic works infused with photographic imagery? This piece is a beautiful find and would make a great addition to an eclectic home.

Erik Gronborg, Plate, 14" x 12" x 3.5" $500 (Sold)

(detail of plate)

The patron who we received this plate from provided us with this bit of information about Erik written in 1983.

Erik Gronborg, Solana Beach

Born Copenhagen, Denmark. Sculptor, Ceramist. Received BA and MA from UC Berkeley. Has worked and exhibited in museums throughout the world and has taught at many colleges on the West Coast. Has exhibited extensively and is a member of many well known art and conservation organizations. Has been the recipient of several national awards. Is currently teaching at UC Davis.

Eric Dahlin's Birds and Bunnies!

PJ's, 2009, Ceramic, 5" x 3.75" x 3" $150

Carnival Ride, 2009, Ceramic, 4.75" x 7" x 3.75" $175

Fish, 2009, Ceramic, 5.5" x 3.5" x 3" $150 (sold)

Eric Dahlin just dropped off three new birds for sale in our gallery,

two cardinals and a phoebe. We recently received three of his smaller rabbit figures for sale as well. These playful works are a great gift for animal enthusiasts, art collectors, and those with a great sense of humor. Please come by and see these works in person!

Cardinal, 2009, Ceramic, 11.25" x 7" x 14" $450

Phoebe, 2009, Ceramic, 10" x 8" x 15.5" $400

Cardinal, 2009, Ceramic, 12" x 8" x16" $450 (s0ld)

Gary Dinnen - Raku Happy!

Gary Dinnen stopped by this afternoon with this little guy named Raku Happy.

He would make a great addition to a good home this holiday season!

Raku Happy, 2009, Raku Ceramic, 12" x 6" x 10" - $650 (SOLD)

Extraordinary Objects For All!

If you are in search of unique art pieces for your home or for holiday gift giving, you will love our current exhibition, Extraordinary Objects!

There is something here for everyone.

Extraordinary Objects - December 3- January 30

Extraordinary Objects Reception Tonight 6-8PM

Please join us this evening from 6-8pm, for our opening reception of "Extraordinary Objects", featuring the works of Laura De Anna, John de Wit, Paul DiPasqua, and Gale Hart.

EXTRAORDINARY OBJECTS

Through the month of December Solomon Dubnick Gallery presents the work of four exceptional artists producing work in a variety of mediums. Whether functional or not, the pieces transcend the concept of artwork as being decorative and each stands on its own as an “extraordinary object”.

John de Wit, a native of Woodland, is among the most innovative glass artists working in the Seattle area. His work explores "the vessel as canvas" through painting and incising techniques. John has gained prestigious international honors for his work, and most recently served as Artist in Residence at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

Paul DiPasqua has spent much of his career assembling things out of found materials in order to redeem our culture's wealth of misdirected efforts and horrible things. He's also produced a large body of work in photography, collage, painting and mixed media. Paul lives, works, and teaches in the Chico area.

Laura De Anna maintains her jewelry studio in the Sierra foothills near Placerville. She was recently honored as an "Emerging Artist" at the annual Celebration of Craftswomen in San Francisco. Many of you may have seen Laura's work at our 2nd Saturdays on 20th Street.

Gale Hart is a Sacramento painter, sculptor, gallery owner and animal rights activist who produces remarkable furniture out of recycled steel. Gale has also assembled a number of widely acclaimed theme exhibitions at her studio, in addition to her prodigious output of artwork.

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!

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.