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INTERNATIONAL ORANGE - ELI RIDGWAY

05.24.12

(with assistance from Neal Strickberger)

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FOR-SITE Foundation at Fort Point: International Orange - 15 Artists Respond to the Golden Gate Bridge at 75.

Artists: Anandamayi Arnold, Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood, Bill Fontana, Andy Freeberg, Doug Hall, Courtney Lain, David Liittschwager, Abelardo Morell, Cornelia Parker, Kate Pocrass, Jeannene Przyblyski, Allison Smith, Stephanie Syjuco, Camille Utterback, Pae White.

Comment by AB: Tonight's event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and is being held at Fort Point-- in the fort, directly beneath the bridge-- with art and installations by fifteen artists, curated by FOR-SITE Foundation. The wind is absolutely brutal, bone chilling and whipping probably in the vicinity of 40-50 miles per hour, howling so hard that I have trouble keeping my balance as I fight my way across the courtyard... and so does everyone else. We're all huddled (or should I say cowering) in the protected walkways and alcoves along the fort's walls trying our best to stay warm.

Fortunately, the art redeems all. It's on display in rooms and walkways on the second and third floors of the fort. Best of Show goes to Stephanie Syjuco for her souvenir shop installation consisting of an impressive assortment of typical gift store items, all colored in International Orange (the title of this show and the color of the Golden Gate Bridge). Come on down. It's certainly worth seeing, and you can't beat the venue. Art, history and marvels of engineering all rolled into one!

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Here we are - note everyone huddled in the alcoves.

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The only warmth on the premises - and even this wasn't warm enough.

He's got the warmest corner in the fort... can't you tell?

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Outside looking up at the bridge. And now for the art...

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International Orange installation by Stephanie Syjuco (like it).

More from Stephanie Syjuco installation at Fort Point.

Stephanie Syjuco and her art at International Orange.

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Stephanie Syjuco souvenir art at Stephanie Syjuco, FOR-SITE Foundation.

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Fashion art by Anandamayi Arnold at Fort Point, International Orange.

Golden Gate Bridge worker photographs by Andy Freeberg.

Art/installation by Jeannene Przyblyski at International Orange.

The frozen band perseveres regardless of the weather.

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International Orange tapestry art by Pae White (nicely done).

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Collaborative ersatz artifact art by Mark Dion and Dana Sherwood.

Vintage installation by Courtney Lain at International Orange.

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The sun's going down - Golden Gate Bridge from the fort.

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Photography by Abelardo Morell at International Orange, FOR-SITE Foundation.

Installation art by David Liittschwager.

Time to go. International Orange group art show at Fort Point.

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Eli Ridgway Gallery: Zachary Royer Scholz - Nothing Is Ever Finished.

Comment by AB, images c/o Neal Strickberger: I miss the opening, but according to the proclamation, Zachary Royer Scholz takes art he has already made and alters, combines or presents them in entirely new ways, thereby reaffirming Yogi Berra's venerated adage, "It ain't over 'til it's over." The art looks pretty peppy from the photos. Stop on by and check it out.

Zachary Royer Scholz artist art