The Shadow Sees Some "Relics"

Last Thursday night, The Shadow made his monthly visit to the ARTWorkSF Gallery in downtown San Francisco to view their latest exhibit. Their latest exhibit is entitled "Relic".

The following artists participated:

• Robert Bradshaw
• Natasha Dikareva
• Jo Farrell
• Jeffrey Glossip
• Dean Gustafson
• Suzun Hughes
• Jennifer Mack
• Katalina McGinley
• Christopher Norman
• Troy Paiva
• Raven Reyes
• E. Marie Robertson (who was also the Guest Curator)
• Phyllis Rockne
• John Wilson
• Carmen Wolf

This exhibit, in the words of Guest Curator E. Marie Robertson, is:

An exploration of the ability of time to venerate or debase objects, people, cultures, nations, empires, planets. The concept is based on the two contradictory meanings most associated with this word: the remains of a saint or holy person, held in highest regard, or a pejorative term describing something outmoded, ancient, or unworthy of attention.

Luxor by artist John Wilson

Perhaps the biggest personal highlight for The Shadow was to finally see, in its completion, artist Suzun Hughes work, Relic Totem.

Relic Totem by artist Suzun Hughes

Many of you have seem "fragments" of this work on various blog entries, but now you can see the entire work here. It is 10 feet high and simply beautiful.

Artist Suzun Hughes with Relic Totem

As you can see by the pictures below, this was a well-attended opening.

Art Patrons at Reception

ARTWorkSF Marketing Director Jen Morris (left) pours a glass of wine for artist Suzun Hughes

This exhibit will be open through November 25, 2005 at the ARTWorkSF Gallery, 49 Geary Street, in San Francisco. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday, noon - 5:30 p.m.

For more pics from the reception, click here.