700 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Open Wed-Sat 12 - 6pm
(510) 504-9988
The Exhibition includes the work of East Bay artists:
Susan Adamé, Dobee Snowber, Susan Taylor and Wilma Wyss.
Exhibition February 28 to March 24, 2018 700 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Open Wed-Sat 12 - 6pm (510) 504-9988 The Exhibition includes the work of East Bay artists: Susan Adamé, Dobee Snowber, Susan Taylor and Wilma Wyss. A year and half ago I asked four artists friends to join me in creating a group show. This is the result of us talking about life, getting to know each other and making art. Thanks to Julie MacCray, the owner of SHOH, for her mastery in displaying our art in her gallery.
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After seeing Raimomds Staprans exhibition at the Crocker Museum in Sacramento last summer, I wanted to create cityscapes. I loved the slightly elevated view that Staprans was using and wanted to use this perspective myself.
I created a series of maquettes and took photos so I could find a relationship between the buildings that was not only visually pleasing, but I wanted to convey a feeling of connection and community. MixingFirst I mix the molding paste with acrylic paint. I have used deep browns, deep reds and grays. I prefer to paint on a dark surface, however, it is not necessary to add paint if white is the desired base color. Application of molding pasteI use a large palette knife to apply the molding paste. A variation in the surface appeals to me. The wood grain can be revealed when scrapped. After the material is dry, it can be sanded. I lightly sand the entire surface to soften sharp edges and transitions. I can then paint using either acrylic or oil on this textured colored surface. End resultsAfter they are lightly sanded they are ready for paint. In these photos I am showing both the smooth areas and the the subtle texture. The transitions have been sanded. They can be left unsanded so they will reveal the dark edges more easily for a different look. In some areas the paste is very thin so the wood grain is shows.
The Raimonds Staprans show captivated me with the strong compositions and the luscious color fields. The paintings have an underlying loose painterly quality that is revealed in the transition areas between the colors. These small transition strips of varied colors give the that art depth and interest. Staprans perspective of viewing the scene from above made me feel that I was in an imagined world based on pure geometric design. Most of the paintings have a quality of radiant light that is amplified by the simplicity of the painting. The deep rich color of the paintings must be viewed in person to fully appreciate this great artwork. Click on the photos to see enlargements. The museum allowed photos of the entire exhibit. Crocker Museum - Full Spectrum Exhibition Early WorkStaprans Main Exhibitionhttp://ow.ly/VK8H30b4mmj
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