artx holiday salon 2014 exhibition catalogue
DESCRIPTION
3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALON showcases over 20 artists at the ArtX Community Gallery with a floor to ceiling exhibit in the spirit of the Salon d’Apollon. This salon (est 1648) shifted art viewing from museum walls of dead artists to gallery walls of living artists. This collection of work encourages patrons to purchase art for the holidays by showcasing several artists in a diverse range of mediums. The annual salon has grown from a few dozen pieces in its first year to over 200 pieces this year.TRANSCRIPT
3rd Annual Holiday Salon EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
FeelfreetolookintheExhibitionCatalogueforinformationabouttheartistandtheirworks.TheirArtistStatementandphoto,contactinformation,descriptionofoneoftheirpieces,photos,anddetailsabouttheirworkisincluded.Artistsarelisted alphabeticallyandeachpieceofartworkisnumbered.Pleaseaskusforhelp!
Alexis Anderson Email: [email protected]
Meet one of the new studio artists at Artx
Ourprintmakingcollectivewillcontributeitscombinedknowledgeofuniquetechniquesin
printmakingandprintmakingequipmenttotheArtExchangecommunitythroughcommercial
printingservices,communityclassesandartistcollaborations..Ourgroupiseagertopractice
andshareourspecificskillsinprintmakingmediumssuchascopperetching,relief,letterpress
andsilkscreen.Asemergingartistswearehungrytocreate,learnandconnectwithother
creativemindedindividuals.WefeelthatbyjoiningtheArtExchangecommunityourcreative
practicewillmakesignificantcontributionstogrowingtheLongBeachartscene.
1Title:UntitledMedium:MonoprintDimensions:11”x14”Value:$100 2
Title:Untitled BlackandRed Medium:MonoprintDimensions:8”x10”Value:$75
Andrea Cruz
Email:[email protected]:310.460.9679Website:www.andreacruz.net
Artist Statement
Theartworkisextreme.Aparadoxof
choicebetweenthesimilaritiesofdeep
contrastivecolors.“Ifeelforharmony
betweencontrastingcolorswhenIpaint,”
saysSouthernCaliforniaartistAndreaCruz.
“It’salwaysbeenthatway.”Growingup,
hertalentwasidentifiedearly.Cruzcould
drawanythingasanexactmatchfromaveryearlyage.Horses,people,naturescenesallmade
appearancesinCruz’searlyworks.
Highlighted artwork Inthislifeweliveinmultipledimensionsofpsychological
states,andasweencounterthematrixofdualityiseasyto
developconditionalresponsesbasedonthemultiple
dimensionofhumanconsciousnessandunderstanding.
Howeasyonecouldbecomeseparatedfromtheoriginof
theselfthatiscenteredinLogic,Practicalityand
Compassion.becomingkaivalyaisthejourneyof
returningtothecenterofonenessandsheddingthe
multiplelayersofthehumandefensemechanisminorder
tobecomeournaturalstateofpowerfulbeings."The
Processofbecomingpowerful"
3Title:ReceptionMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:40”x48” 4canvases Value:$2500
4 Title:JudgmentMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:18”x24” 4canvasesValue:$2500 5
Title:SoloMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:36”x48”Value:$2500
6 Title:EmbraceMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:36”x48”Value:$2500 7
Title:ContemplationMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:30”x40”Value:$2500
8 Title:UntitledMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:18”x24”Value:$700
Andrea Patrie
Email:[email protected]:562.216.3234Instagram:@andreapatrieFacebook:/andreapatrie
Artist Statement
Mycurrentfocusisexploringspaceanddevelopingaplaceto
enterthepaintingandworkyourwaythough.Iamparticularly
interestedincreatinganenvironmentandbuildingupon
emotionallychargedcontentviathefigureinthat
environment.Thethickapplicationofpainthelpsmetopull
formsoutandcarveoutplaceonatwodimensionalsurface.My
workisvisceralinnature,chargedwithemotionandattimes
franticallylaidout.
Printsareavailableofsomeofherartwork:8”x10”piecesare$100and16”x24”are$150
Highlighted artwork
Inthepiece“OpenforYou"thefiguresitsinaclearly
definedspaceinvitingtheviewerinyetkeepsoneabay
withadisconnectedgaze.thewaythefigureand
environmentisrenderedcreatesanemotionaland
psychologicallychargedspaceforviewerstocontend
with.TypicallyAndrea’sworkisemotionallychargedand
ladenwithtextwhichguidestheviewer.alsodifferentis
thatInthispieceAndreautilizeddirectobservationto
renderthefigure.Elementsthathavecarriedoverinher
thenewseriesofworkcanbeseeninthevisceral
applicationofpaint,carvingoutthefigureandletting
accidentsguidethedirectionofthework.
9 Title:OpenforYouMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:36”x48”Value:$1650
10 Title:FigureRecliningonaGreenCouchMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:48”x52”Value:$1650 11
Title:ThreeTreesMedium:OiloncanvasboardDimensions: 12”x16”framedValue:$150
12 Title:SprayTanMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:10”x14”Value:$150 13
Title:TheProblemhasAlwaysBeenMestudyMedium:graphiteframedDimensions:14”x18”Value:$120
14 Title:AndersonStreetMedium:OilonCanvasBoardDimensions:10”x15”framedValue:$175 15
Title:LittleCoronaNewportBeachMedium:OilonCanvasBoardDimensions:8”x8”Value:$150
16 Title:LittleCoronaIINewportBeachMedium:OilonCanvasBoardDimensions:12”x16”framedValue:$170 17
Title:UpperBackBayNewportBeachMedium:OilonCanvasBoardDimensions:10”x10”Value:$175
20 Title:ChildPleaseMedium:MixedmediaonupcycledpanelDimensions:13”x17”Value:$120 21
Title:HeSaidIwasaMILFMedium:MixedmediaonupcycledpanelDimensions:18”x24”Value:$150
22 Title:ScaredofMyDisEaseMedium:MixedmediaonupcycledpanelDimensions:23”x72”Value:$120
Andres Alarcon
Email:[email protected]:562.324.7998Website:www.andfactory.weebly.com
Artist statement
MynameisAndresAlarconorjustAND?.Ihavebeendoing
artsinceIwasachildassomethingtokeepmebusy.I
originallywasgivenapieceofartmadefromagumwrapper
whichIthoughtwassocoolIhadtobeabletomakestufflike
it.Iwouldlaterbeinspired“TheTwilightzonetheepisode
withtheinvaders”andsteampunkartstyleiswhatledmeto
mystyleorbodyorwork.AsartgoesIdon'tbelieveart
alwayshastohaveameaningaslongasyouenjoyit.I'ma
verybasicpersonIloveartandlove whatIdo.
highlighted artwork
I’mnotsurewhatgavemetheideaofthis
pieceorhowIstarted.IusedvariousscrapsI
foundinmysheetmetalclass.Itisamixof
weldingandwireIusedablenderandsome
earphonestomaketheinnerworkings.
23Title:And?oidMedium:Metal,householdappliancesDimensions:7”x13”x 6”Value:$325
24 Title:FreewayMedium:MetalDimensions:7”x4”x5”Value:$150 25
Title:SalvageMedium:Nuts,boltsDimensions:8”Value:$120
26 Title:PandtherMedium:Nuts,boltsDimensions:6”x4”x6”Value:$125
Andrew pisula
Email:[email protected]:@vagabondcarvingWebsite:www.vagabondcarving.com
artist statement
IstartedcarvingboneandantlerwhilelivinginNew
Zealand10yearsago,hencethe"carving"invagabond
carving.WhenIreturnedtoCalifornia,Iimmediately
builtasmallworkshopandstartedfiguringouthowto
reallydothisthing.Inthefollowing10years,Ihave
expandedthematerialsandtechniquesIwanttowork
with.Atthispoint,myjuicesgetflowingoverlargescale,
wallhanging,woodensculpturesasseeninthecollection
ondisplayatArtX.
Highlighted artwork
Awoodbasedsculptureofrepetitive,
symmetrical,geometricshapesinthepattern
ofamandala.“Mandala”istheSanskritword
forcircle,representingwholenessand
completeness.
27 Title:MandalaVIIIMedium:WoodbasedsculptureDimensions:46”x33”Value:$3000
28Title:IndianMandalaMedium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$900 29
Title:Mini1Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$150
30Title:Mini3Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$175 31
Title:Mini4Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$165
32Title:Mini5Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$165 34
Title:Mini6Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$275
35Title:Mini7Medium:WoodcarvingsculptureDimensions:Value:$235
Title:VagabondCarvingMedium:Woodcarvingsculpture(Notforsale)
Angel king
Email:[email protected]:714.6426945Instagram:@starsformyloveTumblr:/angelkingsart
artist statement
IamanartmajoratLongBeachCityCollegefocusingin
sculpture.Ialsoenjoypaintinganddrawing.Istriveto
exploreandexperimentwithothermediumswithinart.Iam
interestedinabstractforms,andpatterns.Inmycurrent
drawingwork,Iusecontourinklinedrawingswithdetailed
patternsinsideoverwatercolor.Iplantofurthermy
educationbytransferringtoUCLAtogetmyBFAdegree.,
andgetmyteachingcredentials.InthefutureIhopeto
becomeanartteacherandownmyowngallery.
Highlighted artwork
ThefirstideaIhadforthispiecewasformeto
doodlewhichareusuallyinink,detailedanduse
pattern.Iusedtheformofabodyandfilledthe
insidewithpatternthatreferencebodies.Iwanted
theviewertobeintimatewiththeviewingofthe
detailedlinesbutstillgetthegeneralshapewhen
viewedfromfaraway.
35 Title:IntramuralMedium:InkonpaperDimensions:18”x24”Value:$150
Asamplingofillustrationshanginginthegallery#36‐42arelistedbelowandworkisforsale at$25each
Anne howard Email:[email protected]
artist statement
TheworkspresentedhereareareflectionoftheprofoundgriefIexperiencedafterthedeathsofmysons.Theangeltitled"NoWords,"wasdoneafterChristopherdiedin2004.Ipaintedfor18months,overandover,Iwantedtoshowsomebody,everybody,theworld,howdevastatedIfeltandItrulyhavenowordstodescribeit.
In2011,MatthewdiedandIbeganthenextfourpieces.Iworkedtheboy,titledWinter,withthesameintensityastheangel.Thecollectiontookabouttwoyearstocomplete.SincetheirdeathsIamdriventoexplorethehumanconditionthroughtheexperiencesofthewounded,thedesperate,theaged;thoseontheedgeofexistence.
Iamdrawntothesurvivors;thosethatawakeneverydaytodreadedmemory,yetriseandgoon,tryingtoliveasthoughitneverhappened.
Highlighted artwork
44 Title:NoWordsMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:Value:$400
46Title:SummerMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:24”x24”Value:$250 46
Title:FallMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:24”x24”Value:$250
47Title:WinterMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:24”x24”Value:$250 48
Title:SpringMedium:OilonCanvasDimensions:24”x24”Value:$250
Candice Wong
Email:[email protected]:@candiceliyinWebsite:www.seewong.com
www.nuvango.com/seewong
artist statement
CandiceWonghasbeendesigninganddoingartworkinSouthernCaliforniaformanyyears.AftershecompletedherBFAatCaliforniaStateUniversityofFullertonwithanemphasisingraphicdesign,sheworkedprofessionallyforseveralyearsbeforetravelingthestatesandgainingperspectivethroughmanyenrichingteachersandexperienceinthearts.Havingthisbalancebetweenartanddesignhasgivenherauniqueoutlookwhenapproachingherpieces.Shehas
beenshowinginvariousgalleriessince2005andhasbeenafeaturedartistatTheHiveGalleryinLosAngeleswhichwasvoted“BestArtGallery2013”and“BestStopontheDowntownArtWalk,LosAngeles,2014”byLAWeekly.
Highlighted artwork
WhenCandicefirstbeganworkingonRelease
shedidn’tknowthatitwouldturnouttobe
theopeningtotherestofherpiecesorthatit
wouldbeapartofafeaturedshow.Asmall
15minutesketchwaspulledfromherbook
andwasredrawnandpaintedontoa2.5’x5.5’
pieceofbannerpaper.5additionalpieces
werepaintedinthisstyle onwoodpanels
withacrylic,watercolorandairbrush .
Releasestillremainsasherfavorite.
49
Title:ReleaseMedium:watercolorandacryliconpaper/sellingandshowingprintsonFujiLustrepapermountedonbambooDimensions:31”x13”Value:$220
50
Title:Wind collaborationwithartistsGregDyken Medium:marker,ink,acrylic,colorpencilonpaper/sellingandshowingprintsonFujiLustrepapermountedonbambooDimensions:5”x5”Value:$40 51
Title:NervousMedium:watercolor,acryliconwoodpanel/sellingandshowingprintsonFujiLustrepapermountedonbambooDimensions:8”x32”x¾“Value:$160
52
Title:StrawberryPlumsMedium:watercolor,acrylic,airbrush onwoodpanel/sellingandshowingprintsonFujiLustrepapermountedonbambooDimensions:12”x8”Value:$100 53
Title:ThunderstormsMedium:watercolor,acrylic,airbrushonwoodpanel/sellingandshowingprintsonFujiLustrepapermountedonbambooDimensions:14”x11”Value:$120
Christian ward
Phone:949.246.1752Email:[email protected]
artist statement
ChristianWardreceivedhisBachelorofArtsfromtheUniversityof
OregonandhisMFAinprintmakingfromCalStateLongBeachin2012.
WardiscurrentlyadjunctartfacultyintheArtandPhotoDepartmentat
LongBeachCityCollegewhereheteachesprintmakinganddrawing.Heis
alsoaprintmakinginstructoratAngelsGateCulturalcenterinSanPedro
andatSocialVocationalServicesinLakewood.ChristianWard’scurrent
practiceisbasedinexploringthelandscapeandengagingthatspace
throughvariouscreativefaculties.
Highlighted artwork
Theworksfeaturedareprints.Printmakingallowsmetoself
publishthefindingsofmyexplorationswithcommunities.My
creativeprocessinvolvesexploringthelandscapeandthen
processingtheexperiencethroughcreativetools.Forthelast
tenyearsthosecreativetoolshavecomeintheformoflayersof
copper,intaglioetching,aprintmakingprocesswhereone
inciseslineworkintoacopperplatewiththeaidofacorrosive
mordant.Theimageryintheseworksarere‐compositionsof
sketchbookdrawingsImakeduringlongexcursionsthroughourlandscape.OftenIfindmyselfridinga
bicycleforlongdistancesoverafewdaysandnights.RecentexplorationshavebroughtmefromLongBeach
toSanDiegoorfromLongBeachtoSantaBarbara.Myintentionformycreativepracticeistocontributeto
thegreaterculturallandscapeweallfindourselvesin.
54 Title:LBC–SanDimasMedium:CopperetchingandlithographyDimensions:15”x19”Value:$175
55Title:LACountytoSanDiegoCountyMedium:CopperetchingwithaquatintDimensions:15”x19”Value:$175
Dusty doozy
Email:[email protected]:415.548.0494Website:www.DustyDoozy.com
Artist statement
MyArtWorkisahumorousreflectionoftheMadnessinthe
humanrace.
Checkoutmyvideosdisplayedon2ndSaturdaysduringthe
ArtWalk.Thetitlecurrentlyshowingis“PetHead.”Thisisa
comicvideo.ItcanbefoundonYoutubeunder"Dusty
DoozyPetHead.”Thereareacouplemorevideostoo.I
createdtheseasinteractivestorieswithinthepaintings.
Highlighted artwork
56 Title:FeelingGoodMedium:Printofanoilpainting(signedandunsignedprintsavailableDimensions:24”x36”Value:$50
Erin Devine
Email:[email protected]:@ edotpaintsWebsite:www.erindevine.net
artist statement
ErinDeVineisanartistfromCalifornia,thelastof4childreninaveryartisticallyexpressivefamily.Constantlysurroundedbycreativity,beitTVproduction,drawing,animation,arthistoryormusic,sheeasilytappedintoherleftbrainandfoundmuchsolaceinexploringherartisticside.
Shespecializesinvibrantpaintingswithanexpressionisttouch.Erin’sinterpretationoffacialanatomyandcolortheorystandoutinherwork.ShecurrentlyresidesintheSouthBayareaofCalifornia,oftenpaintingfromherhomestudiowhennotatthebeachorworking.
Highlighted artwork
SmileNow,CryLaterisErin'sexplorationofthe
"ComedyandTragedy"masksassociatedwith
theatre.Inthispiece,sheexploresthisideaasit
appliestoreallife.Thereisathirdfacewhich
representsthegreyareaofemotionsbetweenthe
twoextremesofcomedyandtragedy.
57 Title:SmileNowCryLaterMedium:AcrylicandinkoncanvasDimensions:20”x20”Value:$135
58Title:CaliforniaGirlMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:18”x24”Value:$125 59
Title:GraffitiBoxMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:18”x18”Value:$50
60Title:JackpotMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:18”x24”Value:$140 61
Title:NoWindowsMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:18”x24”Value:$125
NoWindowsisaliteralmanifestationofthesaying,"Theeyesarethewindowtothesoul"
12Title:BalancingActMedium:AcryliconcompressedwoodDimensions:13”x18”Value:$115(availablebutnothanging) 12
Title:SolitaireMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:18”x24”Value:$140
BalancingActdepictsrichwavesofcolorastheysplashagainstablackfigure,looselyillustratinglifeasabalancingact.
Greg Jacobs
Email:[email protected]:www.ribshots43.comFacebook:/RibshotsGregJacobsPhotography
artist statement
GregJacobshasmanagedRocketFromTheCrypt,
DriveLikeJehu,BigDrillCar,andSupernova;worked
atSST,Cruz,andCargoRecords;andphotographed
musiciansforprint,books,recordpackagingandthe
DeathorGlorywebseries.He’scurrentlyjugglinga
fewmoreprojectstobeannouncedatalaterdate.
Highlighted artwork
WhenIsawPhilAlvinsmilewhileplayingatFingerprintsrecords,itbroughtmebacktoseeingTheBlastersinthe'80'sandspecificallytotheirfirstrecordcover.Thenexttimehesmiled,Igottheshot...Peopletellmeitremindsthemoftherecordcovertoo.Itmakesmehappytoknowthatthisshottransportsotherpeoplebacklikeitdoesme.
64 Title:PhilAlvinMedium:GelatinprintDimensions:9”x13”Value:$60
65Title:CaptainSensibleMedium:GelatinPrintDimensions:9”x13”Value:$60 66
Title:DescendentsMedium:GelatinPrintDimensions:9”x13”Value:$60
67Title:X(BillyZoom)Medium:GelatinPrintDimensions:9”x13”Value:$60 68
Title:X(JohnDoe)Medium:GelatinPrintDimensions:9”x13”Value:$60
69Title:X(Exene)Medium:GelatinPrintDimensions:11”x17”Value:$75 70
Title:IggyandtheStoogesMedium:GelatinPrintDimensions:11”x17”Value:$75
71Title:FooFightersMedium:GelatinPrintDimensions:20”x30”Value:$200
J. ReneE Tanner
Email:[email protected]:www.jreneetanner.com
artist statement
ReneeTannercompletedhergraduatestudiesinFine
ArtreceivinganMAandMFAfromtheUniversityof
Dallas,IrvingTexas.Reneehasexperimentedwith
manyartformsincludinglarge‐scaleinstallationsand
foundobjectconstructionsbutoilpaintinghasbeena
constant.Sheselectssubjectsthathavepersonal
resonance,someemotionalorsentimental
connection.Herpaintingspushtraditionalboundaries
withvibrantcolorcombinationsandunusual
perspectives.
SheisreturningtothestudiofulltimewithheracceptanceintotheArtXprogram.Visitthestudioand
viewanewseriesofoilpaintingsinspiredbyLongBeachlandandcityscapes.
Highlighted artwork
IoftenvacationinMexicoandspentonemonthinLaPaz,aportcityontheSeaofCortez.ThisisatypicalMexicanfountaininthesharedcourtyardgardenofathree‐casitacomplex.Theenclosedcourtyardsofthetraditionalhaciendasrevealcozy,secretgardensawallsseparationfromstarkanddustypublicstreets.
81 Title:CourtyardFountain#1Medium:OilonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200
82Title:ElCaminarenIxtapaMedium:OiloncanvaspaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200 83
Title:MonarcaBeachPathMedium:OiloncanvaspaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200
84Title:FoothillPatioMedium:OiloncanvaspaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200 85
Title:FoothillCourtyardMedium:OiloncanvaspaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200
86Title:SierraMadreFall#2Medium:OilonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$200 87
Title:Steps(1of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints)
87Title:Canoe(2of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints) 87
Title:Road(3of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints)
88Title:VeniceCanalBoats(1of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints) 88
Title:BallonaLagoonPath#1(2of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints)
88Title:BallonaLagoonPath#1(3of3)Medium:GicleeprintsonpaperDimensions:9”x9”Value:$75(setof3prints)
Joshua dean Zastrow Email:[email protected]
Artist statement
JoshuaDeanZastrow,aWisconsinborn,movedtoHuntingtonBeachinsearchofanewbeginning.Joshuagrewupwithlittleknowledgeofart,however,hasbeenfascinatedwithit.Asaself‐taughtartist,Joshuastartedpaintingforhisownpleasure;hisstartingmediumwasacrylicovercanvas.AstimewentonJoshuastartedtodiscovernewtechniquesandbecamefascinatedwithplasteroverburlapwithacrylicpaint.Wood,canvas,andplaster,burlap,acrylicinkisamongsomeofJoshua’smediums.Crackingtheplasterandcreatinganimagehasbeenamonghisfavoritethingstodo.Spendinghoursononeindividualpiecetheendresultisoneofuniqueness.
Highlighted artwork
Cheetah’srepresentstrengthtome,
butalsoatthesametimetheycanbe
vulnerable.Theseseriesofpaintings
overpalmhuskscanbereally
rewardingusingnaturalresourcesto
portraymyadmirationofnatureand
theloveofalllivingthings.
72 Title:CheetahMedium:Medium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$400
73Title:BaboonMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$400 74
Title:PeanutButterMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$400
75Title:GiraffeFaceMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$200 76
Title:ZebraMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$200
77Title:OwlMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$400 78
Title:GiraffesMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:8”x30”Value:$400
79Title:AutumnHorseMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:Value:$400 80
Title:WhiteTigerMedium:Palmhusk/acrylicpaintDimensions:Value:$400
Karissa ferrell
Email:[email protected]:TeachArt.organdkarissaferrell.weebly.com
artist statement
Karissa’senthusiasmforartiswhathaskeptherstrivingthroughthetandemrolesofeducatorandartist.SheearnedaBachelorsofArtsdegreeinArtHistoryandStudioArtfromtheUCDavis(2001),aSingleSubjectteachingcredentialinArtfromCSULB(2004),andtheMasterofArtsinArtEducationatUniversityofFlorida(2012).WithfreedomtomovebetweentraditionalandcontemporaryartmaterialsKarissa’sworkexploresthejunctionsofartandscientificprocesses,systemsofmeasurement,andbiologicalforms.ThesethemescarryacrossKarissa’stwoandthreedimensionalmixedmedialworks.
Highlighted artwork
Thisseriesofresinpendantsusesfoundobjects,papers,photographs,andpostcardstoexplorethedualityofChaosandCalm.Asegmentofhandhammeredcopperpipe framesthesefragmentswhicharehungona18inchleathercordwithmatchingcopperclasp.Otherworksinthisseriesfeaturehandmadewireembellishments.
Series:ChaosandCalm,2014.Copperpipependantswithfoundobjects. 1in.x1in.
Artisanwaresarenotassignedcataloguenumbersandareavailableattheboutiquecounter
Title:LoveKnotRingMedium:AvailableinbrassandnickelsilverValue:$12
Title:PartneredDomewithStoneMedium:SilverandChrysoparsestoneValue:$28
Title:TwistedBrassBangleValue:$18
Title:CuffBraceletwithCollageandResin:Value:$26
Title:CopperandEnamelPendantDimensions:22”leathercordValue:$24
Title:CastSterlingSilverw/inlayedgemstonesDimensions:22”leathercordValue:$55
Title:HammeredLoopandTurquoiseMedium:CopperandturquoisestoneDimensions:22”leathercordValue:$42
Title:CopperCoinPendantMedium:NickelSilverBackDimensions:22”LeatherCordValue:$42
Title:Copperw/OrganicMeshDesignEarringsValue:$18
Title:CopperCoinEarringsValue:$24
Levi gadson
Phone:562.505.0877Email:[email protected]
Artist statement
IgrewupinandaroundLongBeach,and
startedpaintingatayoungage.After
attendingcollegeintheMidwestIreturned
andbeganaseriouscareerinthefieldsof
ArtandDesignofallkinds.Rangingfrom
FashionandT‐shirtdesign,toTheatresets
andsomesmallMurals.
Highlighted artwork
InmyworkItryandshowyoualife
througheyeswherethecolorsarehyper
intense,makingitunclearifit’sdayor
night,thisworldoranother.Mysubjects
conveycrypticemotionandcharacteristics
thatwouldsuggesttheyknowalittlemore
thanitwouldappearatfirstglance.
151 Title:BurnOwlMedium:AcrylicDimensions:24”x42”Value:$150
152Title:VelvetUnderMedium:MixedmediaDimensions:12”x18”Value:$60 153
Title:VelvetUnderMedium:MixedmediaDimensions:12”x18”Value:$60
Marla goedhart
Email:[email protected]:/marla.goedhart
Artist statement
Ihavecreatedartjewelryforover25years.However,my
currentcreativepassionisoilpainting.Itisthroughthis
mediumthatIcanbestexpressmyself.Ihavegallery,museum
docentexperienceandwasononeofthefirstcommitteesto
workondevelopingtheEastVillageArtDistrictconcept.
Highlighted artwork
ThisisthefirstpiecewhereIcombined
amethystwithturquoise.Thebird's
headfocalbeadwasafortunatefindin
Taos,NewMexico.ThebeadIusedfor
theeyeresemblesfacetedsnakeskin
andreflectthelightinamazingways.
Artisanwaresarenotassignedcatalogue
numbersandareavailableatthe
boutiquecounter
Title:HandmadeJewelryMedium:PreciousstonesDimensions:variousValue:$200each
Title:EaringandNecklace(12setsnotallpicturedhere)Medium:PreciousstonesDimensions:variousValue:$200each
Morgan Mcgoldrick
MorganNoelleDesignsWebsite:morgan‐noelle.comEmail:morgan@morgan‐noelle.com
Artist statement
Iaminspiredbytheemotionalandsocialconnectionsthatpeoplehavetojewelry.Jewelryisoftenacherishedgiftfromalovedoneoratreasurethataccompaniesusonlife'swonderfuljourneys.Icreateeachofmypieceswiththoserelationshipsinmind,andthehopethatmyworkwillbehandeddownandenjoyedforyearstocome.
Myworkisinfluencedbynature,andItrytoimitateitscarefreespiritandgiveeachofmypiecesagracefulorganicfeelbyusingdelicatelinesandhandpickednaturalgemstones.
Highlighted artwork
Ilovetositdownatmyworkbenchand
connectwiththepastbyusingancient
techniquestocreatemodern
adornments.Thatisthewonderfulthing
abouttheartofadornment:ithasa
certainpermanence,alinkbetweenthe
pastandthefuture.
(artisanwaresarenotassignedcatalogue
numbersandareavailableatthe
boutiquecounter)
Title:WimseyRingMedium:ChrysopraseValue:$145
BelowisasamplingofitemsbyMorganNoelleDesigns.Seeboutiquecounterforavailableitemsandprices.
Title:VariousNecklacesMedium:Sterlingsilver,gold,naturalgemstonesValue:$45‐210
Title:VariousEarringsMedium:sterlingsilver,bronze,naturalgemstones,goldValue:$40‐85
Title:VariousRingsandBraceletsMedium:sterlingsilver,naturalgemstones
Value:$85‐150
Myla Collier
Email:[email protected]:www.mylastapestry.com
Artist statement
MylaCollierstudiedatParsonsSchoolofDesign,andgraduatedwithadegreeinFashionDesignfromFITinNewYork.SheworkedthereinsportsweardesignandtextilemarketingbeforemovingtoCalifornia.WhilestillinNewYork,shestartedweavingtapestryattheCraftStudentsLeague.IntheyearssinceshehasstudiedwithMaryPendleton,NoelBennett,CherylSamuel,MarthaStanley,ArchieBrennan,SusanMartinMaffeiandJoanBaxter.SheearnedaB.A.andM.A.inCulturalAnthropologyfromCaliforniaStateUniversity,LongBeach.HavingtaughtCulturalAnthropologyatCalPolyandCuestaCollegeinSanLuisObispo,shenowteachesLifeStoryWritingforSantiagoCanyonCollegeinOrange,California.
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Thetapestrytechniqueisuniquebecausehorizontalweftyarnsarewovenbetweenthefixedverticalwarpsonlyasfaraseachcolorisrequired,creatingadesignthatisanintegralpartofthefabric.Itshouldnotbeconfusedwithneedlepointorcrewelembroidery,whereyarnisappliedtoanalreadyexistingfabricstructure."
89.SunriseWedgeWeave8”x10”$125
Thesetwopiecesarepartofagroupof4selvedge(finishededgeonallsides)smallformattapestries,Thewedgetechniquecreatesananglededgebecausethetensionbetweentheweftsandwarpsisuneven.
90.SummerQuills8”x10”$125
ThesecondpieceusesAfricanporcupinequillswithageometricdesignaccentingcontrastbetweenhardandsoftmaterials.
91Title:WovenWomenMedium:Wool,cottonDimensions:10”x20”Value:$180 92
Title:Kimono(River,Mountain,Sky)Medium:Wool,cottonhandwoventapestryDimensions:5”x7”Value:$150each
50Title:SeawayMedium:Wool,cotton,lurex,beads,shellsDimensions:12”x15”Value:$180 51
Title:DancingVinesMedium:Wool,cotton,woodDimensions:12”x14”Value:$150
Nicolas alvarado
Email:[email protected]:@zuslovesyouTwitter:DoubleLifeZUSWebsite:www.NicAlvarado.com
artist statement
ArtistNicolasAlvarado,workingunderthealiasZÜS,usesacameralensinthesamewayanauthorusesapen.Hefavorsthenarrativequalityofanimageandattemptstounitetheessentialaestheticsofcolor,harmony,andbeautyinordertoweavetogetheranarrativethatdoesmorethancaptureamomentintime;eachindividualpictureholdsastorywithinthateveryviewermayinterprethowevertheywish.CurrentlylivinginMalibu,settograduatePepperdineuniversitythisspring,butbornandraisedinLongBeach.
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"It'slikeatimeIknewfromaplaceIcan'trecall,"thesefewwordsboretheinspirationfor"TouchofVenice."Thedimneontotheleftservingasthebeautifulmemory,isopposedbytheobscuritythatoccupiestherightsideoftheframeinmonochrome.Thissliceoflifeservestomergethepastandthepresentinasingleframe.
96 Title:TouchofVeniceMedium:PhotographyDimensions:15”x9”Value:$200
97Title:ValerieMedium:PhotographyDimensions:16”x9”Value:$160 98
Title:InfiniteMedium:PhotographyDimensions:12”x14”Value:$120
99Title:PedroRoyaltyMedium:PhotographyDimensions:14”x22”Value:$175 100
Title:WaitingMedium:PhotographyDimensions:16”x9”Value:$150
101Title:Slam!Medium:PhotographyDimensions:16”x13”Value:$160
noel madrid Email:[email protected]
Artist statement DrawingonfuturistandexpressionisttraditionItrytomaintainsensitivitytotheuniquecolorofourlandscape.Focusing
onmemoriesoffamiliarplaces,Iworktocreatespacesthatarefracturedyetloadedwithimagery.Althoughsomeimages
maybemorerecognizablethanothers,itistheexpansenotthespecificthatissignificant.Iworkwithimagined,often
exaggeratedcolor.Usingavarietyofmedia:pastel,acrylicandoil,Iworksimultaneouslybetweenmodesofdrawingand
painting;thedistinctionisnotalwaysclear.Colorandlinevibrateandblurcomingintofocusnowandthen.Objects
becomestackedandcompressedinshallowspace.Muchlikethereconstructionofmemory,spatialunderstandingand
intuitionintersectonthepaintedsurfacetocreateanemotionalresponse.
Ilovecombiningphysicalexperienceandawanderingeyewitharecklesshand.Whenexploringtheemotionalconnection
Ihavetomypersonallandscape,Ifindthatarchitectureandnaturalformsmaintainalastingimpressiononmypsyche.
LikeVanGogh’scypresstrees,aspectsofthelandscapesupplantlivingfigurestakingonalivelinessthatrivalsourown.
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Fromaseriesofdrawingsandpaintingsdealingwithopenings,doors,andothertransitionalspaces,"Portal,GroundLevel"combinesrealwithimaginedspace.Originallyinspiredbysketchesofcoastalcorridors,thispaintingtookaturnforthecatastrophic.Theportalinthiscasereferstothefracturingoftheimage,openingthedoortoaccentsoflineandcolor.
102Title:Portal,GroundLevelMedium:OilonpanelDimensions:Value:$150each
103Title:3rdandLongBeachMedium:OilonpaperDimensions:Value:$175 104
Title:CityLight,yellowgreenMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:Value:$175each
105Title:Vectors,greyredMedium:OilonpaperDimensions:Value:$100 106
Title:Redfigure,fiveMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:Value:$150each
107Title:HorizonyellowMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:Value:$150
Nolan lemos
Email:[email protected]:www.silverlakeartgarage.com
Artist statement
GrowinguponafarminCalifornia’scentralvalley,
Nolanfoundsolaceindrawingandcreatinga
worldthatexpandedfarbeyondthebordersofhis
smalltown.Inspiredbyoldroadsignsanderoded
buildings,Nolan'sDIYpunkaestheticisreflected
inhisportraitsofmisfitsthatliveslightlyleftof
center.Mindfulofsustainability,hiscanvasof
choiceisreclaimedwood,foundonthesideofthe
roadorinaconstructiondumpster.
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Afterastintofpaintingportraitsonlargercanvases,Iwantedtocreateasetofthatwasrelativelysmall.Theimageryofvintagefruitcratelabelshavealwaysinspiredme.Ilovehoweachcompanyhastheirownuniquedesign.Sometimesithasnothingtodowiththefruitthattheyareselling.WhenIfinisheddrawingallthedesigns,Ipaintedthemindifferentcolorsanduseddifferentelementstogivemeachancetoexploremorewiththesameidea.(remainingsetpicturedbelow).
110Title:SombreroMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each
102Title:Eve’sApples(1of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 103
Title:Eve’sApples(2of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each
104Title:Eve’sApples(3of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 105
Title:CalaveraTequilaMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x47”Value:$195
CalaveraTequila‐IdrewskullsaspartofaDiadeMuertosprojectI’vebeenworkingon.Aftertheprojectwasdone,Iwantedtoreworktheskullimageintoalargerpiece.StayingwithintheMexicantheme,Ifounditinterestingtodesignmyownbottleoftequila.
106Title:LuLu’s(1of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 107
Title:LuLu’s(2of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each
108Title:LuLu’s(3of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 109
Title:HomeRunMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:21”x21”Value:$155
HomeRun‐IcutsomewoodforanotherpaintingandI wasleftwiththis“homeplate”shape.IfeellikethisshapeissouniquetobaseballthatIwentwiththetheme.Ipaintedinsomeelementsandremovedsomeelementsfromthebackground,yetitstillfeltliketherewasmissingsomething.Shelvingthepieceforawhile,Idecidedlaterthatitneededsomethinghumorous.That’swhenIaddedSeñorMaize.
110Title:Sombrero(1of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 111
Title:Sombrero(2of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each
112Title:Sombrero(3of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:12”x12”Value:$125each 113
Title:TheKingMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:25”x25”Value:$195(nothangingbutavailable)
TheKing‐WhenIfirststartedconstructingthecanvas,IhadintendedtopaintmythirdSylvia.However,afterpaintingthefirsttwoSylvias,IfeltlikeIexhaustedalltheenergybehindtheidea,soIdecidedthatIwantedtodosomethingsimpleandiconic,TheKing.
114Title:Sheena(1of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:16”x24”Value:$175 115
Title:Sheena(2of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:16”x24”Value:$175
116Title:Sheena(3of3)Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:16”x24”Value:$175 117
Title:ReaperMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:13”x18”Value:$110
Sheena‐Whilelisteningto“SheenaisaPunkRocker”(TheRamones),IaskedmyselfwhatwouldSheenalooklike.IknewthatshehadtobeverylankyandskinnylikeJoeyRamone.Shealsohadtobesomewhatunattractive.Abeautifulugly.Withtheseseriesofpaintings,IwantedtocapturemyvisionSheenaandincorporatetheimagerythatgoesalongwithpunkrock.
118Title:SummitKey1Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:21”x40”Value:$180 119
Title:SummitKey2Medium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:21”x40”Value:$180
120Title:ZoxarMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:25”x7”Value:$95 121
Title:BitchenMedium:AcrylicandenamelonwoodDimensions:25”x6”Value:$75
Patricia bonilla
Email:[email protected]:626.626.3676Facebook:/patriciabonilla.1868
artist statement
"RAW"Iswhatdefinesmyworkasitismyexpressiononemotionsandmomentscaptureinthemostintimatedancebetweenmyselfandthatofthecreativeprocessleavingaprintofthatmomentthatforeverwouldbecomeonlyamemory.I'manartistinprogressconstantlylookingforadventuresandexcitement!ResurfacinginthecityofLongBeachsince2013afterbeinginreclusionforafewyears.MymostrecentaccomplishmenthasnotonlybecomingamemberofHelladaArtGallerybutbeganwhatisnowcall"RAW"MOMENTSaseriesoflivepaintingperformanceswithSlushboxlb,SlushboxRockTheater&Company,PoetTiffanyDawneHasse,andArtistRichardHarvey.Myprogress
asanartistcanbecapturethroughsomeofmyearlyaccomplishmentthisinclude:TheBreweryDTLA.Apioneeropeningmyartstudioforthe1startwalktobeheldatTheBrewery.CityofBeverlyHills;YoungestexpertiseinjudgingtheSculpturecategoryofthe50States;AssistedinselectingtheMayor'sandBestofShowAwards;andUSC ‐ Createdthe1stsculptingWorkshopforthefacultychildrenattheUSCSchool‐AgedProgram.RAW"Continuestoevolve!
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Thebutterflyeffectisauniqueartpiece
asonlytwoofthemexist.Itrepresentsa
dancethattakesplacebetweenmyself,
anemotionandoneRawmomentofmy
life.
122 Title:Untitled#6Medium:AcryliconpaperDimensions:23”x19”Value:$350
123Title:Untitled#10Medium:AcryliconpaperDimensions:14”x20”Value:$350 124
Title:Untitled#17(blackandwhite)Medium:AcryliconpaperDimensions:25”x18”Value:$300
125Title:Untitled#8Medium:AcryliconpaperDimensions:21”x15”Value:$300
Rachel Potucek
ThePeople’sSoapCompanyEmail:[email protected]:www.PeopleSoap.com
artist statment
AsThePeople'sSoapCompany,Ihandcraftmyoriginal
formulamulti‐functionbarsoapsforface,bodyandhands.I
makeeachbatchbyhandusingwholenaturalingredients.It
beganwhenIsetapersonalchallengetomakesoapsas
holidaygifts.Iquicklylearnedsoaphasincrediblepotential
tosootheskin,soIsoughtthemostmoisturizingsoap
formulaspossible.Eightpercentofprofitsgotocharity,andI
nowregularlyleadworkshopsinmySantaAnastudio.
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Thislimited‐editionsoapisinfusedwithClevelandSage,adrought‐tolerantSouthernCalifornianativesage.TheClevelandSageinthissoapgrewinaNorthLongBeachfrontlawnthathadbeenconvertedtosustainabledrought‐tolerantlandscaping.TheLongBeach‐grownsageblossomsandleavessteepedinoliveoilfor8weekstoproducethissoap.SpecialthankstoLeaf&FinandSqueezeArtCollective.
Title:SageWisdomSoapDimensions:SmallBar(1oz)Value:$3.00
Artisanwaresarenotassignedcataloguenumbersandareavailableattheboutiquecounter
Title:CharcoalSpiceSoapDimensions:SmallBar(1oz)Value:$3.00
Title:CloverSoapDimensions:SmallBar(1oz)Value:$3.00
Title:PumpkinSpiceSoapDimensions:SmallBar(1oz)Value:$3.00
Title:Oatmeal,Milk&HoneySoapDimensions:SmallBar(1oz)Value:$3.00
Rick Frausto Website:www.rickfrausto.com
artist statement
Makingartfacilitatestheprocessofturningwithinand
allowsmetocommunicatemyvisioninameaningful
way.Myprocessisaboutchange,growth,discovery,
movement,transformation,andcontinuouslyexpanding
myvisionofwhatispossible.Natureismygreatest
inspiration.Iseenatureasamonumenttoalloflifeon
Earth.AsameansofcaringfortheEarth,Ichoosetore‐
purposematerialsthathavebeenpreviouslydiscardedto
createartthataddressesmaterialism,massconsumption
andwaste.
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TheGreeterwascreatedhereinLongBeachin1998,itwasacollaborationbetweenmyselfandartistTomWalker.
ThissculpturehasbecomeaLongBeachIconovertheyears.IthaslivedinfrontofArtscapeGalleryon4thStreet'sRetroRowuntil2001.ThentookupresidencyatKoo'sonBroadway,intheEastVillageuntil2003.
In2003,TheGreeterbeganalongresidencyatVientoyAguaon4thStreetuntil2008.Currently.heisenjoyinghistimeatArtX.
126Title:TheGreeterMedium:MultimediaSculptureDimensions:84”x36”x36”Value:$5000
127Title:ZombieRobotMedium:MultimediaSculptureDimensions:24”x14”14”Value:$1200 128
Title:FastfoodNationMedium:MultimediaSculptureDimensions:22”x16”x16”Value:$600
129Title:KalifornialandMedium:MultimediaSculptureDimensions:80”x36”36”Value:$1200
Thomas cloutier Website:www.Gallery‐CI.com
Artist statement
IstudiedFineArtsatCSULBand
currentlyI'minstructingatCSULBOLLI's
ArtWorkshop,aDocentatCSULB
UniversityArtMuseum,andamemberof
SierraClubCameraCommittee.
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MyworkisNon‐Representational.Non‐RepresentationalAbstractscanbedifficulttounderstandasviewerswillconcludewithvariedinterpretations.TheArtistobjectivecouldbetomaketheviewerunderstandtheintelligenceofthecanvasoritcanbeworkthatissimplyintendedtocomplimenttheviewer'spersonalenvironment.
130 Title:EdMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:24”x36”Value:$175
131Title:MountainSquaredMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:24”x36”Value:$175 132
Title:WinterMergingMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:24”x36”Value:$175
133Title:OceanHueMedium:OiloncanvasDimensions:24”x36”Value:$175
Tonya Ivashkov
Email:[email protected]:310.420.0774Instagram:@artattackit
artist statement
TonyaIvashkovisamulti‐layeredperformanceandmixed‐mediaartistwhosethemesareofhumanvulnerability,emotionalfragility,sexualityandexposingthecornersofslipperysubconsciousrealities.Asculptorwhoutilizesthehumanbodyascanvas,anddevisesatransformationintosurrealistdream.Committingherself100%tothematerialsandbecomingonewiththeprocess,fullyintegratingintoart.CurrentlyTonyaisanArtistinresidenceattheOrangeCountyCenterforContemporaryArt.OverthepasttenyearsTonyahasbeencoordinatingartevents,groupcollaborationsandcuratinggroupartexhibitionsandperformancesinvariousvenuesthroughouttheLAarea,SFandNY.Tonyahasdesignedaseriesofartworkshopsfornonprofitorganizations,includingtheOrangeCountyCenterforContemporaryArt,OrangeCountyMuseumofArtandDaybreak,anoutreachprogramwhichbringsfineartworkshopstohomelessshelters/daycenters.Tonyaispassionateaboutbuildingcommunityandculturalengagementthrougharttoallagesandabilities.TonyacurrentlyownsandoperatetheArtistFactory,anartstudioinLongBeach.
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“Voya”Ilookintonatureandfeelathome,andrecognizethisdeepseededfamiliarspace.Theeverchangingvoyage,Irememberthisplace,itisallIknow,itislookingbackatme,Iseemyself,acopy.Avoyeurliftingthedrapestotheunknown.ThisiswhereIfeelatpeace.ThisiswhereIcansleep.Thispieceismadeupofvariousphotocopiesofnaturewhichwasthenphototransferredontoawoodenblock,paintedandresined.
134
Title:VOYAMedium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:7”x7”x1.5”Value:$350
135
Title:FishHeadSocialiteMedium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:7”x7”x1.5”Value:$200 136
Title:ReachingthePossibleMedium:Medium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:7”x7”x1.5”Value:$350
137
Title:GoldenRatioMedium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:7”x7”x1.5”Value:$150 138
Title:SunriseMedium:Medium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:3.5”x11”x1”Value:$75
139
Title:SilverLineMedium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedw/resinDimensions:7”x1.5”x9”Value:$200 140
Title:AnimalNatureMedium:Medium:Acrylicpainting/phototransferonwoodenpanelcoatedwithresinDimensions:7”x1.5”x7”Value:$350
Toph Bocchiaro
Email:[email protected]:562.419.0739Instagram:@tophphotpFacebook:/toph.bocchiaro.3
Artist statement
Photographscaptureafleetingmomentoflife’sevents;aglimpse
intoaworldthatnolongerexists.Myaimisprovokingemotion,
thought,understandinganddialog.Iinviteyoutoexplorenew
places,ideasorviewpointsdaydreamormeditate.Mywork
representstheelementsofreallifeastheywere,altering
perceptionthroughcolor.Combininglight,shadows,color,
compositionandperspective,amemorableimage,likeagourmet
meal,blendsingredientscreatingmood,tasteandtexture.
TheelementsofmyimagesarewhatIenvisionedasidefrom
alteringcolor.Idon’tusePhotoshoptoadd,deleteoraltercaptured
events.
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"Ferns,"andtheaccompanyingpieces,illustratevaryingdegreesofformandcolorabstraction.Alonefernhanginginthedarkwasbacklitbyastartledsecuritylight.Brightbeamsofunfilteredlightshonethrough,interspersedwiththefern'sbalancedshadows.Varyingsoftearthshadesofgreenandbrowncontrastedwithstarkbrightanddarkness.Allelements,motionandblureffectsresultfromlow‐light,handheld,manualcameratechniques,withoutflash.Thefernnolongerresembleswhatweknow,orwhatwethink.Withoutbeingledbyobviousanddefinitivesubjectmatterourbrainisallowedtocreate ornot ,oftentimeswithoutourinputandfantasticresults.
141
Title:TwoFernsMedium:C‐print,silverhalide,archivalpaperDimensions:12”x8”Value:$200
142Title:ChameleonFlowersMedium:C‐print,silverhalide,archivalpaperDimensions:4”x6”eachValue:$200(setof4)
143
Title:PalmDreamsMedium:SilverHalideC‐print,FujiArchivePaperDimensions:18”x12”Value:$190 144
Title:EVAPoratedMedium:SilverHalideC‐print,FujiArchivePaperDimensions:18”x12”Value:$225
Zachary howard
Email:[email protected]:@esicWebsite:zachhoward.carbonmade.com
Artist statement
Ihavealwayslovedartanddrawing,sinceIwaslittle,watchingmymomdrawlittleflipbooks.Iwasexposedtoit,andlivedwithit,andeventuallylearnedtodrawmyself,especiallycartoonsandcomics.Drawinggavemesomepurpose,IfeltlikeIcoulddosomethingimportant.
Mygoal,withmyart,hasalwaysbeentocreatesomethingoriginal,somethingthatlookedrealistic,butwasstraightoutofmyimagination,withnoreferences.Ilaterlearned,however,thatincorporatingknowledgeaboutart,andmyownexperiences,wasnecessary‐‐inordertocreatemy
"uniquerealism"onablankcanvas,orwall,orpieceofpaper.Ilearnedtousereal‐liferules,inordertomaketheimaginarybelievable.
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Esotericlandisoneofaseriesoflimitededition
prints 10printsperpiece .Theyaresignedand
printedonarchivalwatercolorpaper.Thispiece
washanddrawnin60hours,scannedandcolored
inPhotoshop.Esotericlandisaboutakidwitha
largeimaginationthatrunsoutofcontrol.
Eventhoughnoonewasaround,hewasnotalone
145
Title:EsotericlandMedium:LimitededitionprintonarchivalwatercolorpaperDimensions:18”x24”Value:$75unframedsignedprintValue:$200framedsignedprint
Afteralongstrugglethroughthecaveheemergesintothelight.Hedoesn'tseethegiantguardingtheentrance
146Title:VortexMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:36”x42”Value:$300 147
Title:CavePaintingMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:36”x42”Value:$800
Theelkwanderstheforestlookingforlife,onlyfindingdestruction
Esotericundergroundalchemy,alwaysupgradingskillsinfinitely
148Title:FirestarterMedium:AcryliconcanvasDimensions:42”x60”Value:$1000 149
Title:ArtisticAlchemyMedium:Ink,acrylicandspraypaintDimensions:32”x48”Value:$600
Whenthedocprescribesadoseofstyyyle
150
Title:StyleInfusionMedium:LimitededitionprintonarchivalwatercolorpaperDimensions:18”x24”Value:$75unframedsignedprintValue:$200framedsignedprint