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  • Review: Jonathan Darby @ White Walls SF

    During the weekend that I visited the Shooting Gallery to check out the latest solo show from Aaron Nagel (reviewed), I also stopped by White Walls Gallery right next door to see what they had going on. The front portion of the gallery featured new works by Adam Caldwell, and while these works were worth checking out the installations and mixed media paintings from Jonathan Darby stole the show. Click the jump link to read the rest of the review and a video of the installation.

    The entire back of the White Walls gallery had been transformed into a Favela, otherwise known as a shanty town in Brazil. Darby has shown his Favela inspired works in previous galleries such as the Signal Gallery. As you step inside the massive installation, the gallery is literally transformed into a slum that many of the children featured in the paintings live in day by day. I was reminded that the ground was still a nice gallery floor, and the room was still conditioned, but I made an effort to really be immersed and understand that the children living this way have it harsher than most people could ever imagine. (more…)

  • New work and website for Chris B Murray

    Chris B Murray has recently redesigned his website and has filled the store with some original works of art all framed up and ready to do. It looks at though there will be some prints available soon so keep your eye on the site. One of the works, “Radio Dead”, has picked up some interest from Society of Illustrators 53, Spectrum 18, Creative Quarterly 22/24 & 3×3 magazine. Most of the works are acrylic on paper and are framed and matted.

    Chris B Murray



  • New work by Mike Maxwell

    It has just been a couple of months since Mike Maxwell’s latest solo show, “Extra Sensory”, took place at Subtext Gallery in San Diego, CA. Mike has jumped right back into the creative mode and released a few paintings I had to share. These new work are make with acrylic, gouache, and spray-paint. I love the abstract and messy feel they have, but there is still a hint of a figure there. Of course thee figure is not clear as to exactly what it is, but that’s not the point. Color, texture, and layout are what really bring this works into your mind and stay there for the rest of the day. Make sure to head on over to Mike’s Flickr page to see these new work, and the works from his Subtext show as well.

    Mike Maxwell Flickr


  • Preview: “Youth of Today” by Shawn Barber @ Fecal Face Dot Gallery

    Opening tonight, July 8th, at the Fecal Face Dot Gallery in San Francisco is a new solo exhibition by Shawn Barber. Having moved to Los Angeles two years ago, this new show is a great opportunity to see Shawn continue with his “Doll Series” right here in San Francisco. This show will feature 11 new paintings, and for the reception from 7-11pm, the artist will be in attendance. Check out the preview pics below, and get to the show if you are in the area.


  • “The Last Friday” by Dave MacDowell

    “The Last Friday” by Dave MacDowell

    Coming this Friday, July 8th at the Gallery 1988 is a new Crazy 4 Cult show. Themed shows can be great, but can also get a bit repetitive as well, however Dave MacDowell has just released his painting for the show and if the rest of the show is this good then we are all in for a treat. The painting is entitled “Th Last Friday” and in the same fashion we know from Dave it’s filled with all sorts of pop culture mashing goodness.

  • Prints: “Buntacles” by Phineas X Jones

    Phineas X Jones is an artist and designer working out of Chicago. His site is entitled Octophant, and if you check out the information page he has a story about how that name came to be. His store is loaded with amazing prints, but there is one in particular I wanted to share. “Buntacles” is a 14″ x 11″ 6 color screen print on French Speckletone Kraft 100 Lb Cover paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100. It’s an amazing looking print, and for $25, you can’t go wrong. That damask pattern in the back would look intense with a decorative frame.

    Octophant Store

  • Moving

    Sorry for the lack of updates. I recently moved and am still getting settled in, and getting internet working in the house again. In the meantime make sure to check out Artwire.info for all your art news. Be back in a day or so and have a safe and fun 4th of July.

  • “Be Absolute” by Dean McDowell

    “Be Absolute” by Dean McDowell

    Dean McDowell has been a little quiet lately, but recently released a new painting he has been working on, and the silence was worth it. The painting is a bit different than Dean’s previous works as it shows some amazingly foreshortened hands. Some of his past works have eluded to Dean incorporating more physical elements into his work, and I like the way this is going so far. Is there a possibility we will see a full figure from Dean in the future? I hope so. Head on over to Dean’s homepage for more work, and be sure to check him out on Facebook as well for any news and upcoming releases.

    Dean McDowell