Check out some recent photos from a visit to Casey Gray‘s studio visit, where Casey is preparing for his October show at White Walls! We don’t know exactly what to expect yet, but neon shades and beautifully intense work is guaranteed! Keep an eye out for more updates as we get closer to fall!
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Arrested Motion put up great new photos of Intersection, A Dual Exhibit of Jonathan Darby and Adam Caldwell! We’re in the last week of the show, which ends July 2nd, so pay us a visit; White Walls is open Tuesday-Staurday, 12-7pm. Stop by for this last chance to see an incredible display of two very different styles that both bring us a new view into contemporary culture, at home and abroad.
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White Walls Presents:
Make An Effort
White Walls is pleased to present Make An Effort, a grouping of new mixed media pieces by San Francisco’s own wheat-paste artist, D Young V (David Young). This will be Young’s first solo project with White Walls, after a successful solo show at sister space Gallery 3 in late 2010. The opening reception will be Saturday, July 9, from 7-11 pm, and the exhibition is free and open to the public for viewing through July 30.
The work for Make An Effort is a continuation of Young’s exploration of a theoretical post-apocalyptic San Francisco – a rebuilt world, full of new ideals, technology, religion and language created from scratch. Young poses the question “What would happen if people decided to restart civilization?” He points the viewer in this direction by loading up his new pen-and-ink-meets-wheat-paste pieces with invented and recycled symbols, alongside artistic renditions of current San Francisco residents. To obtain these images, Young worked in collaboration with local photographer Shaun Roberts to perfectly capture these San Franciscans as imagined versions of their own post-apocalyptic selves.
For the exhibition, Young has evolved his work to include new geometric forms, instances of color (which is a departure for the primarily black-and-white artist), intriguing personal references, and many cases of local shout outs – from portraits of fellow White Walls artist Jessica Hess, to incorporating the logo from legendary SF bookstore Babylon Falling into some of the pieces. He is presenting an ambitious collection of artwork for this show: ink drawings, mixed media works, and mural installation, with elegant variation in both scale and complexity.
D Young V is a highly skilled skilled pen and ink artist. Heavily influenced by wheat-paste and graffiti culture, his monochromatic drawings are so graphic, they could even be mistaken as a stencil from afar. With a closer look, the extent of his penmanship becomes obvious. His line work is meticulously detailed, illuminating every stroke and process of the piece. D Young V has a BFA in fine arts from Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY and a MFA in painting from the Academy Of Art, San Francisco, CA. He currently lives and works in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District.
White Walls Gallery has worked for nearly a decade to exist as the premiere destination for urban art in the Bay Area. Combined with the Shooting Gallery just next door, this 4,000 sq ft space is one of the largest galleries on the west coast. Justin Giarla founded the gallery in 2005 with a commitment to furthering the urban art movement, drawing directly from street art and graffiti culture. Named for its plain white walls, the gallery takes a backseat to the real focus: the work of our artists.
Media Opportunities:
Interview with street artist D Young V
Interview with owner/founder/curator Justin Giarla
High-resolution images available upon request
Event Information:
Make An Effort, New work by D Young V
Opening Reception – July 9, 2011, 7-11 pm
On View Through July 30, 2011,
@ White Walls (www.whitewallssf.com)
835 Larkin St,
San Francisco, CA
We just got a note from one of our favorite artists, Augustine Kofie, letting us know that he’s currently en route to the UK this week to participate in a serious amount of art-related activities. He’s heading out to paint with some old friends, and participate in 2 group shows: The first is in Glasgow at Recoat Gallery, where he will be in attendance – as well as painting a mural very close to the venue. He will be showing 2 hand painted prints, 3 small collage works, and a mid-sized painting on canvas.
He’s also taking part in “West End Rebellion” at Scream Gallery in London. Kofie’s work will be up alongside the likes of Faile, Retna, Banksy, Futura, Swoon, KAWS, Giles Walker, Aroe, Antony Micallef, Adam Neate, Os Gemeos, Herakut, Chaz Bojorquez and Shepard Fairey.
And if that wasn’t enough…Kofie’s coming back to the London area to paint a mural with Remi Rough before heading back stateside. The jet-setting artist will be making a stop in San Francisco later this fall for his solo show at White Walls, which we’re all looking forward to. If you would like to take a look at more of his work, check out his site, Keepdrafting. And stay tuned to the White Walls blog as November approaches!
Even these amazing photos can’t show all the details of Darby’s favela installation. Intersections: A Dual Exhibit of Jonathan Darby and Adam Caldwell is up at White Walls until July 2nd. Hope you all get the chance to stop by for the full effect!
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Matt Forcey of Chicago Culture blog In duh Loop unexpectedly came across ROA‘s mural from May, 2011. The elaborate piece covers a the studio of Hedrich Blessing Photographers, who flew ROA out to create the wall-length rams. Stumbling upon such a spectacular work is a surefire way to have a great day!
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Chor Boogie is curating an upcoming show for Project One Gallery has an incredible line-up of artists, including some of our favorites: Akira Beard, APEX, Aaron Nagel, and Chor himself!
From the event invite:
“Chor Boogie brings to Project One Gallery an exclusive summer exhibition: The ArtOFFICIAL Truth. Originality speaks volumes, and art always speaks the truth. These two combined create a massive force, which allows artists to express themselves fully, without borders, judgment or fear.”
Definitely sounds worth a visit.
RSVP here and mark your calendars!
APEX finished his new piece up in the fillmore, and we wanted to share what the final efforts resulted in:
Don’t forget, this awesome superburner can be your new phone background if you stop by and scan the barcode next to it!
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We were happy to see that Intersection got a shout out in Snapixel. Snapixel Magazine is a photography-focused publication based out of San Francisco that deserves a good read! The photos are always engaging, the articles are thoughtful, and the event calendar seems to have a reliable mix of top shows in the community. Read about their kickstarter campaign here and flip through Issue 14 here!
Erik Otto will be having an open studios event on June 25th! Otto will have both old and new work on display and available for purchase, which seems like enough of a draw for your attendance but the fact that there will be a taco truck right out front also sweetens the deal! Check out more at erikotto.com!
