🌻RISE SUNFLOWERS🌻 This exhibition sign was created by myself and @nickolaybereza for our co curated show 'Rise Sunflowers' which opened on July 16th 2022. ***@Select works from the exhibition are on display in the @lunarienne back gallery until September 25th. Proceeds go to @heartsforukraine.us The sign we designed was a throwback to the older @lunarienne tradition of displaying outdoor hand painted sign advertising their art shows. A tradition that went back to 1995 when they were called 'Fabric 8', before changing to 'Luna Rienne' in 2013. Many of those signs are still on display at Luna Rienne in their street level corridor. I'm proud to say that our sign will soon be on permenant display will all the others very soon. Feels good to be a part of such a historical SF collection! The original show features 28 local artists exhibiting affordable works of various media, the proceeds from which will be donated to Hearts for Ukraine, a Bay Area-based organization that delivers critical supplies to hospitals, shelters, schools, orphanages, nursing homes, refugee support centers and the territorial defense forces of Ukraine. For online purchases go to: www.lunarienne.com Participating artists: Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Ann Weiler Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers #signpainting #lunariennegallery #fabric8 (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CieA7FZL1lD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻RISE, SUNFLOWERS🌻 For those of you still curious to see the show.... Select works from 'Rise, Sunflowers' will be on view in the @lunarienne back gallery gallery until September 25th!!!! This back room showcase is coinciding with 'THE CITY REAWAKENS'', this is a two artist show featuring Beryl Landau and Anthony Holdsworth currently featured in the main gallert at @lunarienne Thus far 'Rise, Sunflowers' has garnered several thousand dollars in sales of which will be donated to the Bay Area fundraising organization @heartsforukraine.us which is providing immense humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. **Addionally... Works are still available for purchase online at www.lunarienne.com. Featured artists are: Ann Weiler Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch6HJ2grDS1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻THANK YOU🌻 'RISE, SUNFLOWERS' Closing Party (Set: 2) Thank you to everyone that came out to the closing reception of 'Rise, Sunflowers' at @lunarienne a couple Saturdays back on 8/13. Yes, I've been late to posting, but what's the rush! Thank You @realsmij for cooking up thr sweet Keilbasa! Thank You @nickolaybereza and Ann Weiler for serving an endless pour of 'White Ukrainians' throughout the night! I'm a huge proponant of closing receptions, it's another great reason to party, see the work again, add new dynamics to the celebration, getting new eyes on the work for those that may have missed the opening and the potential of new sales 😉. Thus far 'Rise, Sunflowers' has garnered several thousand dollars in sales, the bulk of which will be donated to the Bay Area fundraising organization @heartsforukraine.us which is providing immense humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. **Addionally... Works are still available for purchase online at www.lunarienne.com. ***Also... Select works from 'Rise, Sunflowers' will be on view in the @lunarienne back room gallery until September 25th. This back room showcase is coinciding with 'The City Reawakens', a two artist show featuring Beryl Landau and Anthony Holdsworth currently featured at @lunarienne SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE PATRONS AND PARTICIPATING ARTISTS WHO MADE THIS PROJECT A SUCCESS!!!!! Ann Weiler Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqlSHKLUUv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻THANK YOU🌻 'RISE, SUNFLOWERS' Closing Party (Set: 1) Thank you to everyone that came out to the closing reception of 'Rise, Sunflowers' at @lunarienne a couple Saturdays back on 8/13. Yes, I've been late to posting, but what's the rush! Thank You @realsmij for cooking up thr sweet Keilbasa! Thank You @nickolaybereza and Ann Weiler for serving an endless pour of 'White Ukrainians' throughout the night! I'm a huge proponant of closing receptions, it's another great reason to party, see the work again, add new dynamics to the celebration, getting new eyes on the work for those that may have missed the opening and the potential of new sales 😉. Thus far 'Rise, Sunflowers' has garnered several thousand dollars in sales, the bulk of which will be donated to the Bay Area fundraising organization @heartsforukraine.us which is providing immense humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. **Addionally... Works are still available for purchase online at www.lunarienne.com. ***Also... Select works from 'Rise, Sunflowers' will be on view in the @lunarienne back room gallery until September 25th. This back room showcase is coinciding with 'The City Reawakens', a two artist show featuring Beryl Landau and Anthony Holdsworth currently featured at @lunarienne SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE PATRONS AND PARTICIPATING ARTISTS WHO MADE THIS PROJECT A SUCCESS!!!!! Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Ann Weiler Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqkCEwLLRf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻TODAY 5-8PM!!!!!!!!🌻 'RISE, SUNFLOWERS' CLOSING PARTY!!!! @lunarienne 8/13/22 - 5-8pm Come check out the closing party for Rise, Sunflowers this SATURDAY!!!!! ***and get yourself some sweet Keilbasa and other Ukrainian treats cooked and stirred up by @realsmij and @nickolaybereza !!!!!! This is a group art exhibition and fundraiser for @heartsforukraine.us , curated by San Francisco artists D Young V and Mykola Bereza. The title of the show is a reference to both human empowerment and Ukraine’s national flower (Sonyashnyk). The sunflower was introduced in the country in the mid-18th century and has since become a key component of the Ukrainian economy — its sunflower oil comprises nearly 80% of the global stock. In 1996 the sunflower also became a symbol of global celebration as it was used to mark the nuclear disarmament of Ukraine, which at the time possessed the world’s third largest nuclear arsenal. The sunflower has taken on new meaning as a symbol of solidarity, resistance, unity and hope since the Russian invasion. The show features 27 local artists exhibiting affordable works of various media, the proceeds from which will be donated to Hearts for Ukraine, a Bay Area-based organization that delivers critical supplies to hospitals, shelters, schools, orphanages, nursing homes, refugee support centers and the territorial defense forces of Ukraine. Participating artists: Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChN_DH7v9pH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻RISE, SUNFLOWERS🌻 ***CLOSING RECEPTION TODAY: Sat. Aug 13th, 5-8pm*** Currently up at @lunarienne until August 14th! Thank You @eddiecolla for contributing this AWESOME piece to our project! ***My personal favorite work in the show! 'Mixed Messages' (From Russia with love) 9x48 inches (23x 122 cm) Memo with twine and bomb casing 2022 The text on the bomb translate in English reads: My Ukrainian Brothers, I hope you're doing well. As I said, we are one people. Please accept this artillery shell as a symbol of the bond that exists between us and all that we share in this family. I appeal to you with great love and with the only hope that we, as brothers, can be reunited in peace and harmony. I hug and kiss, Vova(informal for Vladimir) Original Russian Мои украинские Братья, Надеюсь, что у вас все хорошо. Как я уже говорил, мы один народ. Пожалуйста, примите этот артиллерийский снаряд как символ связи, которая существует между нами, и всего, что мы разделяем в этой семье.  Я обращаюсь к вам с большой любовью и с единственной надеждой, что мы, как братья, сможем воссоединиться в мире и гармонии. Обнимаю и целую, Вова Please visit @lunarienne located on 3318 22nd st. (@ Valencia) or www.lunarienne.com for purchase. Gallery Hours: Friday: 3 - 6p Saturday: 12 - 6p Sunday: 12 - 4p All proceeds from these pieces go to @heartsforukraine.us https://www.heartsforukraine.us/ 'Rise, Sunflowers' is a group art exhibition and fundraiser for Ukraine, curated by San Francisco artists D Young V and Mykola Bereza. The show brings together the Bay Area art scene and elements of Ukrainian culture to raise awareness and garner much-needed funds for humanitarian efforts and essential supples, after the disastrous Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. The show features 27 local artists exhibiting affordable works of various media, the proceeds from which will be donated to @heartsforukraine.us #heartsforukraine #lunariennegallery #lunarienne #risesunflowers #eddiecolla #mixedmessages (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNzOYivAzE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻RISE, SUNFLOWERS🌻 ***CLOSING RECEPTION TODAY: Sat. Aug 13th, 5-8pm*** Currently up at @lunarienne until August 14th! Thank You @eddiecolla for contributing this AWESOME piece to our project! ***My personal favorite work in the show! 'Mixed Messages' (From Russia with love) 9x48 inches (23x 122 cm) Memo with twine and bomb casing 2022 The text on the bomb translate in English reads: My Ukrainian Brothers, I hope you're doing well. As I said, we are one people. Please accept this artillery shell as a symbol of the bond that exists between us and all that we share in this family. I appeal to you with great love and with the only hope that we, as brothers, can be reunited in peace and harmony. I hug and kiss, Vova(informal for Vladimir) Original Russian Мои украинские Братья, Надеюсь, что у вас все хорошо. Как я уже говорил, мы один народ. Пожалуйста, примите этот артиллерийский снаряд как символ связи, которая существует между нами, и всего, что мы разделяем в этой семье.  Я обращаюсь к вам с большой любовью и с единственной надеждой, что мы, как братья, сможем воссоединиться в мире и гармонии. Обнимаю и целую, Вова Please visit @lunarienne located on 3318 22nd st. (@ Valencia) or www.lunarienne.com for purchase. Gallery Hours: Friday: 3 - 6p Saturday: 12 - 6p Sunday: 12 - 4p All proceeds from these pieces go to @heartsforukraine.us https://www.heartsforukraine.us/ 'Rise, Sunflowers' is a group art exhibition and fundraiser for Ukraine, curated by San Francisco artists D Young V and Mykola Bereza. The show brings together the Bay Area art scene and elements of Ukrainian culture to raise awareness and garner much-needed funds for humanitarian efforts and essential supples, after the disastrous Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. The show features 27 local artists exhibiting affordable works of various media, the proceeds from which will be donated to @heartsforukraine.us #heartsforukraine #lunariennegallery #lunarienne #risesunflowers #eddiecolla #mixedmessages (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNyg4OvaoW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌻RISE,SUNFLOWERS🌻 Sunflower Earrings- $75 Created by Ann Weiler Come check out the closing party for 'Rise, Sunflowers' TOMMOROW at @lunarienne !!!!! 5-8pm ***and get yourself some sweet Keilbasa and other Ukrainian treats cooked and stirred up by @realsmij and @nickolaybereza !!!!!! This is a group art exhibition and fundraiser for @heartsforukraine.us , curated by San Francisco artists D Young V and Mykola Bereza. The title of the show is a reference to both human empowerment and Ukraine’s national flower (Sonyashnyk). The sunflower was introduced in the country in the mid-18th century and has since become a key component of the Ukrainian economy — its sunflower oil comprises nearly 80% of the global stock. In 1996 the sunflower also became a symbol of global celebration as it was used to mark the nuclear disarmament of Ukraine, which at the time possessed the world’s third largest nuclear arsenal. The sunflower has taken on new meaning as a symbol of solidarity, resistance, unity and hope since the Russian invasion. The show features 27 local artists exhibiting affordable works of various media, the proceeds from which will be donated to Hearts for Ukraine, a Bay Area-based organization that delivers critical supplies to hospitals, shelters, schools, orphanages, nursing homes, refugee support centers and the territorial defense forces of Ukraine. Participating artists: Amanda Lynn - @alynnpaint Lady Henze - @ladyhenze Brett Amory - @brettamory Eddie Colla - @eddiecolla Rich Jacobs - @movezine David Ball - @davidmball Nicole Hayden - @nicolehaydenart Calamity Fair - @calamityfair Chris Stokes - @chrisstokes Adam Caldwell - @adamhuntercaldwell Alec Huxley - @alechuxley Seibot - @seibot Nathalie Fabri - @nathalie_fabri_artist Emily Fromm - @emilyfromm John Keating - @johnkeating_artist Antonio Mancera - www.lookgallerysf.com Mykola Bereza - @nickolaybereza Jenny Bagnyuk - @zhenyafoto Chris Farris - @christfarris Misia Farris - @misia.soup Nolan Yeloneck - @nolanwhy John Casey - @johncaseyart Brandon Joseph Baker - @brandonjosephbaker Mark Nobriga - @mr.malicioso_art Fabio Benê - @fabiobene D Young V - @dyoungv #risesunflowers (at Luna Rienne Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLgmBvpcDM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=