Photos: VIP Preview of Flotsam’s Wonder World

Artist, Mike Shine for "Flotsam's Wonder World", Photo courtesy Mike Cuffe and Warholian.com

A&O PR is proud to announce the tremendous success of “Flotsam’s Wonder World”, the epic “art opera” by artist, Mike Shine that was held in conjunction with the inauguration of Justin Giarla’s newest gallery space, 941Geary. These images from Friday night’s VIP party are courtesy of Mike Cuffe of Warholian. The evening included interactive carnival games, a set by DJ Junk Drawer (formerly of Extra Action Marching Band), operatic performances by Jonah Hoptan, “Opera Boy” and Whitney White, “Opera Girl”, as well as a folk music set that included Mike Shine himself playing harmonica. “Flotsam’s Wonder World” is up through October 31st. For more images, visit Mike Cuffe’s Flickr set here.

941Geary Gallery Owner, Justin Giarala, Photo courtesy of Mike Cuffe

Whitney White and Jonah Hopton, Photo courtesy of Mike Cuffe

Danielle Grant, Kimberly Verde and Lainya Magana of A&O PR, Photo courtesy of Mike Cuffe

Greg Escalante and guest, Photo courtesy of Mike Cuffe

Lyrica Glory, Photo courtesy of Mike Cuffe

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Mike Shine: Flotsam’s Wonder World

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SUN BOXES

Sun Boxes in Rhyolite, Nevada. The twenty speaker, solar powered sound installation by Craig Colorusso will be at the Important Records Compound on Saturday May 8th 2010.Noon to sundown.

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Jesse Hazelip: Sentimental Journey

Installation by Jesse Hazelip for White Walls Gallery

I couldn’t be more proud of my husband, Jesse Hazelip, for executing such a profoundly beautiful show at White Walls Gallery. The show, entitled “Sentimental Journey”, was a huge success. And I’m not surprised. It speaks to a wide audience of those who love beautiful art as much as art with a message, and those with an aversion to war and who have an understanding of the historical and societal implications specifically of WWII and the imagery he draws inspiration from. “Sentimental Journey” will come down a mere three days from now so I wanted to invite any of you who haven’t had a chance to see the work, to stop by the gallery or view it online here. I’m including a few of my favorite pieces from the show for you to take a look at, after the jump.

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Kelly Ording and Jetro Martinez Selected for “Art in Storefronts” Installation

"Azulejo" by Jet Martinez

Triple Base Gallery, SFAC, and the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development have teamed up on a project that will place art installations by local San Francisco artists in the storefront windows of vacant establishments. There was a recent call for artists to submit proposals for this project and the selection results are in. Congrats to two of my favorite artists, Kelly Ording and Jet Martinez whose proposal was chosen for one of the 24th Street Corridor installations. Here’s how they envision transforming their storefront:

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Fractured Translucence: Site-Specific Installation by Kimberlee Koym-Murteira Opens August 21st

It’s rare that I see video installation work that interests me both conceptually and aesthetically. The work of Kimberlee Koym-Murteira is the exception to this rule. Her work is engaging (some pieces are actually interactive) and thoughtful without losing its sense of beauty. I’m incredibly disappointed that I will miss her opening at 1078 Gallery in Chico, CA on August 21st, but you don’t have to. Follow the link to learn more about her upcoming show and to check out stills of her past installation work.

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Studio Visit With Skinner

I was up in Sacramento on business and decided to drop by Skinner’s studio to say “hey”. The big, barn-like structure he uses for a studio

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