#journalbuilding

My next two studios have been within the @journalbuildingsf. My first official studio! Man I was pretty excited for the opportunity to not paint in my home, having my own space officially allowed me to open fully as an artists. In addition the #journalbuilding included a community of other fellow artists 👩‍🎨 👩‍🎤 who, through our critiques, advise and support helped to evaluate my work even more. In this studio I created the “Chaos,” “LE Reve,” the start of the “Rebel,” commissions, and various studies. It’s also where I did my first big sale through the @artspan Open Studios. #muse #bohemian #artistsoninstagram #art #sanfrancisco #women #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenartists #blackart #blackartist #bayarea #missionart #blackgirlmagic #abstract #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting #lepaintedgrape #rebel #rebelseries #lebohemianmuse #renegade #renegaderenaissance 💋🎈🌹 (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pQsZYBNc5/?igshid=183ku0r85pfir

Winding and Unwinding Series (2015-2018) by @uma_rani_iyli Spinning is a monotonous, meditative process that encourages the act of remembering and therefore re-living. Embracing the practices of her ancestors is always at the forefront of Uma’s work in her journey to connection her past and present. Having grown up in India’s traditional caste-based society, she belongs to the weaver’s community. With that identity, Uma reference weaving, stitching and pattern making in her work. She returns annually to India to visit family and reconnect with her heritage. As an artist, this connection often reveals itself through material and process. During each visit, she gathers the leftover colorful thread from Sari Looms directly from the weaver on small spools to re-purpose in her studio back home in San Francisco. She also brings back gold thread as it serves as a continuum in material and color to elements of her Indian heritage. With these materials, she is able to remember and transform these memories into new forms through the winding and unwinding of thread onto Plexiglas tubes. To Uma, these are akin to the act of mediation. Embracing the idea of re-structuring time through these wound pillars of thread has been a way for her to translate ideas of identity, women’s work, and society into her contemporary experience. Please mark your calendars for our Opening Reception on May 10th from 6PM-9PM at @avenue3361 Gallery! #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #sfart #sfartists #sanfranciscoart #groupartshow #artcollective #contemporaryart #avenuegallery #multimediaart #installationart #nonmainstreammaterials #weave #wovenart #sari #loom #threadart #culturalart #indianart

Eliot Rattle's drawings often have a theatrical tone, with textures and gestures given the spotlight in void environments. In this drawing, set against an empty background, a comical amount of salt overflows a showcase table. Directly above, there is a disembodied hand that only adds to the excess, making more like a performance of a still life. Please mark your calendars for our Opening Reception on May 10th from 6PM-9PM at Avenue Gallery! #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #sfart #sfartists #sanfranciscoart #groupartshow #artcollective #contemporaryart #avenuegallery #sketch #drawing #charcoal #artonpaper #eliotrattle (at Avenue)

Catch @carmelacucuecoart on Wednesday at The Great Northern as she competes for the first @artbattle in San Francisco. Reserve tickets now, $20 for general admission/ $15 for early birds! . . . . . #artbattlesanfrancisco #artbattle #speedpainting #livecompetitivepainting #sfart #supportlocalartists #thegreatnorthern #contemporaryart #artshows #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency (at San Francisco, California)

Drop by UCSF Medical Center to check out new original artworks by @arielgoldart ! . . . . . #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #acrylicpainting #interiordesign #layers #texture #homedecor #contemporaryart #gallery #ucsfmedicalcenter #sfart #sfartist #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #arielgold

JB artist @taikofujimura is working on some new artworks! Here’s a detail shot of one of her beautiful abstract pieces. . . . . . #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #colorfulpaints #acrylicpainting #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #contemporaryart #brushstrokes #splattertechnique #galaxy #inheruniverse #sfart #sfartist #artistsoninstagram

Take a look at these beautiful and traditional Chinese brush paintings by our very own @tishakenny . . . . . . #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #sfartist #sfart #artistresidency #artistsoninstagram #fineart #chinesepainting #watercolor #ink #artonricepaper #traditionalart #asianart #mountainscapes #landscape

Catch feelings by @lexie_bouwsma awesome line drawings and figures! . . . . #journalbuilding #journalbuildingartistresidency #sfart #sfartist #contemporaryart #artonpaper #inkdrawings #figurative #feelings #emotions #penandink #artistsoninstagram #artistresidency