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  • K IMPERIAL - HOSFELT - VARNISH

    ROOT DIVISION - MISSION COMICS

    06.08.13

    (with assistance from RWM)



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    K Imperial Fine Art: Tahiti Pehrson - Circadian Rhythm.

    Comment by AB: Intricate cut paper works by Tahiti Pehrson in both two and three dimensions come pretty close to geometric perfection. Not easy to photograph the detail of these artworks; you really have to see them in person.

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    Art by Tahiti Pehrson at K Imperial Fine Art.

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    Pinkie cam detail of Tahiti Pehrson art in above image.

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    Tahiti Pehrson and his art at K Imperial Fine Art.

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    Dimensional cut paper art by Tahiti Pehrson.

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    Art by Tahiti Pehrson in above image closer at K Imperial Fine Art.

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    Art by Tahiti Pehrson at K Imperial Fine Art.

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    Hosfelt Gallery: Tender Mahal, Lifted - Rina Banerjee; Code Switch - Lordy Rodriguez.

    Comment by AB: The centerpiece of Rina Banerjee's debut show at Hosfelt Gallery is a rendition of the Taj Mahal suspended several feet above the floor, composed of bright pink translucent plastic sheets adhered to metal framing, the structure housing a curious array of baubles and found objects. A selection of cryptic free-flowing watercolors, likely with specific symbolic meanings, is also on display.

    In the back gallery, Lordy Rodriguez presents circuitous map-like configurations, fantastical imaginary lands delineated by orderly patterns and colorific diagrammatic designs. Worth a visit on both counts.

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    Art/installation by Rina Banerjee at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Interior of Rina Banerjee installation above.

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    Detail of Rina Banerjee installation above at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Works on paper by Rina Banerjee.

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    Rina Banerjee art in above image closer at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Art by Rina Banerjee closer (distance from thumb to index finger = 6 1/2").

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    Art by Lordy Rodriguez at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Lordy Rodriguez art closer.

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    Lordy Rodriguez and his art at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Pinkie cam detail of art by Lordy Rodriguez in above image.

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    Lordy Rodriguez art at Hosfelt Gallery.

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    Lordy Rodriguez art in above image closer.

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    Varnish Fine Art: Ruby Ray Book Release - From the Edge of the World, California Punk, 1977-1981.

    Comment by AB: Noted Punk Rock photographer Ruby Ray signs a survey of her seminal work. Buy one.

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    Ruby Ray at her Varnish Fine Art book signing.

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    From the Edge of the World - Punk Rock photo survey by Ruby Ray.

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    Free sample - Punk Era photo essay by Ruby Ray at Varnish Fine Art.

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    You have to answer all kinds of weird questions at these things.

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    Continuous line of buyers - Ruby Ray book release at Varnish Fine Art.

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    One more from Ruby Ray book signing at Varnish Fine Art.

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    Root Division: Strange Bedfellows - Collaborative Practice in Queer Art.

    Artists: Bren Ahearn & Jesse M. Kahn; Jordan Arseneault & POSTER VIRUS; E.G. Crichton, Barbara McBane & Susan Working; Sean Fader; Alexander Hernandez with Rude House; Sarah Hirneisen; Amos Mac & Juliana Huxtable LaDosha; Tara Mateik; billy ocallaghan; Adrienne Skye Roberts; Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens with Luke Wilson; Julie Sutherland; Tina Takemoto & Angela Ellsworth; Chris Vargas & Greg Youmans; Angie Wilson & Amber Straus.

    Comment by AB: Individual and collaborative art and installations by twenty contemporary queer artists is presented as part of the 2013 National Queer Arts Festival.

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    Photography by billy ocallaghan at Root Division.

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    Art by billy ocallaghan in above image closer.

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    Shirts & mobile by Angie Wilson & Amber Straus at Root Division.

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    Not sure who this one's by, but I kinda like it.

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    Photography by Sean Fader at Root Division.

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    Photographs by Amos Mac.

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    ACT-UP memorabilia from the GLBT Historical Society.

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    ACT-UP memorabilia in above image closer at Root Division.

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    Video installation by Chris Vargas & Greg Youmans.

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    Art/installation by Sarah Hirneisen at Root Division.

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    Mission Comics & Art: JD - The Paintings and Digital Artwork of Jason Dryg.

    Review by RWM: Wild. Strange. All sorts of creatures. Odd and cartoonish, but the beings depicted have transitioned into existence.

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    Art by Jason Dryg at Mission Comics & Art.

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    Jason Dryg art in above image closer.

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    Jason Dryg art in top image closer at Mission Comics & Art.

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    Art by Jason Dryg.

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    Jason Dryg art above closer at Mission Comics & Art.

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