SD Gallery Extraordinary Objects and John de Wit Today

We've had a very busy day today here in the gallery. This morning, we had a special artist reception in honor of our current show, Extraordinary Objects. Following the reception, we hosted an informative lecture by amazing glass sculpture artist John de Wit. Extraordinary Objects will be on view through January 15th.

Extraordinary Objects artists: Paul DiPasqua, John de Wit, Laura De Anna, and Gale Hart.

Crowd shot: Can you spot Maija Peeples-Bright, Mike Solomon, and Jian Wang in this photo?

John de Wit gave us a very informative lecture on the process of his work. Thank you John for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. We all enjoyed your lecture.

The day is not over! Please come by to see our show, we are open this evening until 9pm. Or stop by Capital Public Radio to see Les Birleson's River Series paintings.

Lecture by John de Wit, Extraordinary Objects, and Les Birleson's River Series Tomorrow- 2nd Saturday

John de Wit, Over There, 2007, Glass, Glass paint, Diamond Wheel Carved, 20" x 9" $2,400 (Sold)

Tomorrow is Second Saturday and we have two great receptions for you to come and join. Beginning with our Extraordinary Objects show at SD Gallery! We have had a lot of people stop dead in their tracks as they've passed by our front window to see this show. Intrigued? Well, you'll have to stop by and see for yourselves!

This group show features the works by Laura De Anna, Gale Hart, Paul DiPasqua, and John de Wit. Come meet these artists in person. John de Wit will be giving a lecture on his work and process that is not to be missed!

Special artist lecture by John de Wit beginning at 2pm.

Join us at SD Gallery, 1017 25th Street (between J & K St.) for this rare opportunity.

SD Gallery Second Saturday hours, 2-9PM.

Our gallery will be open in the evening during Second Saturday.

Les Birleson's River Series paintings, large paneled abstracted landscapes are a visual delight. The opening reception will take place tomorrow evening at Capital Public Radio beginning at 6pm. Please join us at CPR to enjoy the show and meet the artist.

Capital Public Radio
7055 Folsom Blvd.

2nd Saturday Reception
January 8th
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Les Birleson, High River, 2009, Oil on Canvas, 60" x 78" $5,000

For more information about Les Birleson's reception and show at Capital Public Radio, please click here.

SD Gallery John de Wit: Special Artist Lecture Saturday

Please join us this Saturday at SD Gallery for a very special artist lecture with John de Wit.

Glass Artist John de Wit to Speak at Solomon Dubnick Gallery

Renowned glass artist, John de Wit, will present a slide show and lecture on his work at 2:00 pm on 2^nd Saturday, January 9^th at Solomon Dubnick Gallery.

John is recognized internationally as a leading glass artist for his unique and ever-evolving work. Born in Panama in1952, de Wit was raised in Woodland, CA and attended California State University, Chico, simultaneously studying in Sociology and Ceramics. He graduated with a Bachelors of Art Degree in Sociology in 1976 and continued his education with postgraduate studies in Ceramics and Glass before accepting professional employment at Orient & Flume Art Glass in 1978.

John moved to Washington State in the early 1980’s and soon opened his Cultus Bay Studio on Whidbey Island. After working as a glassblowing assistant for Dale Chihuly in Seattle, de Wit went on to teach at Pilchuck Glass School, Pratt Fine Art Center, and several workshops and lectures in France.

Pursuing his vision of using “glass as a canvas” de Wit is credited with developing the innovative use of high-fire enamel paints in the glass blowing process . Ultimately, his works are both paintings and sculptural vessels, with interiors and exteriors, multiple layers and all of the qualities of paint, metallic leaf and the glass itself.

John has participated in solo and group exhibitions across the United States as well as in Europe and Asia. In 2007, he was the recipient of the Gold Prize at the 4th Cheongju International Craft Competition in South Korea. His work is included in important public, private and corporate collections world wide, including the collections of the Boeing and Microsoft corporations, the Corning Glass Museum, di Rosa Preserve in Napa, California, and the Niijima Contemporary Glass Art Museum in Niijima, Japan. His sculpture has been the focus of feature articles in national publications such as American Craft, Glasswork Magazine, Glass Art Magazine, Glass Quarterly, and the French Revue Céramique & Verre.

John's inspiration comes from various sources: African objects, Japanese and Korean ceramics and Persian and Indian metal work. He combines his own painting techniques with hybridized Swedish and Italian glass blowing processes. When it comes to describing a theme or thread in his work, the artist states that, "The vessels and objects I produce reflect an interest in glass transcending its common purpose and achieving a sculptural possibility".

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!