The Shadow Visits Bazaar Cafe

At the invitation of an old friend, artist Heike Seefeldt, The Shadow traveled to Bazaar Cafe in the Richmond District of San Francisco to spend time with her and artist Sue Vaughan during their art show there.

Artists Heike Seefeldt (top) and Sue Vaughan (bottom) with their works

The Shadow first met Heike and Sue during one of San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's Third Friday openings (for those of you who have asked The Shadow about this as of late, The Shadow will return to City Hall soon). You can view The Shadow's coverage of that opening here.

Works by Sue Vaughan (top) and Heike Seefeldt (bottom) at the exhibit

This was a very informal reception (both artists brought a friend with The Shadow joining them) but it was very relaxed. Considering that the reception was held on St. Patrick's Day, it was a welcome change of pace from the frantic partying elsewhere in the city.

The two artists with their friends at the reception

You can view the exhibit at Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California Street (between 21st and 22nd Avenues), in San Francisco. While you are there enjoying the artwork, enjoy a cup of coffee, some food, or a beer or wine there as well. Bazaar Cafe's website is here.

Artists Heike Seefeldt (right) and Sue Vaughan (left) with The Shadow at Bazaar Cafe

All of the artwork at the exhibit is for sale. You can contact Heike through her website. If you wish to get in touch with Sue, contact Heike or leave a message for The Shadow and either one of us will put you in touch with her.

More pictures are available here.

The Shadow Reunites With Star Dee Dee Russell

While The Shadow was attending the Food For Thought Show at the Hotel Triton last week, he ran into one of his good friends, artist and TV Star Dee Dee Russell.

Dee Dee Russell with The Shadow at Hotel Triton last week

Dee Dee hosts a weekly show on Cable Access channel 29. Below is one a scene from one of her shows from 2006:



The Shadow and Dee Dee will be getting together more in the future and you will see more of her within these pages. If you would like more info about Dee Dee, you can view her website here.

The Shadow Views Our Best To You

At the invitation of artist Jaime Erfurdt, The Shadow traveled to Berkeley, California to view a group show entitled "Our Best to You".

One of the works at the show

This show is presented by the Digital Arts Club of Berkeley City College. Featured artists in this show are:

• Judith Allen
• Aine De Moss
• Harriett Hache
• Pearl Jones Tranter
• Tom Lowe
• Irina Mukacheva
• JoAnna Pippen
• Barry Shapiro
• Kirsten Berg
• Catherine De Neergaard
• Frances Hartwell
• Zohra Kalinkowitz
• HJoanie Mitchell
• Tamo Noonan
• Francesca Roccaforte
• Arden Varnel
• Victoria Chames
• Jamie Erfurdt
• Phil Hall
• Yuko Leong
• Stephanie Moser
• John Paulin
• Matthew Silverberg

Artist attending the reception include:
Francesca Roccaforte (top)
Jaime Erfurdt (bottom)

This exhibit is comprised of digital prints, many of which are very expertly done. In speaking with many of the artists at the reception, there is quite a passion for this work. It shows in this exhibit. Unfortunately, these pictures do not give the work justice.

More works from the exhibition

You can view this exhibit at Au Coquelet Cafe Restaurant, 2000 University Avenue (at Milvia), in downtown Berkeley during regular business hours (they are open until 2:00 a.m. most days). The exhibit runs through March 30, 2008.

Another work from the exhibit

For more information on the Berkeley City College Digital Art Club, click here.

More pictures from the reception are available here.

The Shadow Has Food For Thought

Food is one of the things that is essential to life. But have you ever thought about it as an art subject? ARTWorkSF explored this in their newest exhibit "Food For Thought".

One of the works from the exhibit

Featured artists in this show are:

• Rosalie Anelli Yerby
• Alan Mazzetti
• Jennifer Mack
• Dannell Powell
• Alla Viksne
• Richard Tauber
• Sarah Young
• Dimitri Kourouniotis
• AnneKarin Glass
• Jane Grimm

Artist Dannell Powell with one of her works at the reception

This exhibit takes a look at food in a rather unique way. From the really fun, to informative and even suggestive, this exhibit has it. Just don't come hungry!

More works at the reception

This exhibit is showing at the Hotel Triton, 342 Grant Avenue (at Bush Street), Mezzanine Level, in downtown San Francisco. Viewing hours are 24/7 through April 2, 2008.

A scene from the reception

More pictures from the reception are here.

Don't Forget Voodoo Cabaret at Otis Lounge

The Shadow would like to remind all readers of this blog of the concert by Voodoo Cabaret at Otis Lounge, 59 Maiden Lane, in downtown San Francisco.

Voodoo Cabaret lead singer Gisela Tangui

The concert will be at 9 p.m. tomorrow. Scroll down for more information about the concert.

The Shadow Goes About Face

Perhaps the most basic art form that most people see are portraits. Now imagine a gallery full of portraits. This is what comprises ARTWorkSF's March exhibit "About Face".

One of the works at the exhibit

In Gallery One is a solo show by artist Pat Wipf entitled "The Right Angle".

Top: Artist Pat Wipf with one of her works
Bottom: Another of Pat Wipf's works

In the Video Room is Tim Roseborough and his work "Facial Deconstruction".

A view of Tim Roseborough's video

In Gallery Two and Three are works from the following artists:

• Cherie Pinsky
• Melissa Phillips
• Carol Kummer
• Dannell Powell
• Mary Lou D'Auray
• William Ulrich
• Charlotte Niel
• Beryl Fine
• Michelle Mccarron
• Eric Feathers
• James Lee
• Jan Small
• Barbara Landis
• Christine Tsouo
• Katia Fuentes
• John Fitzsimmons
• Jeffrey Blankfort
• Crystal Silver
• Alla Viksne
• Annekarin Glass
• Mira White
• Anna Seven
• Linda Muelle
• Andrew Ogus
• Eileen Graham
• Kat Flyn
• Kristen Cummings
• Chester Elmore
• Pauline Crowther Scott
• John Wotipka
• Tamera Avery
• Xiaoyang Zou
• Rolando Rosler
• Paul Marin
• Sherri Cavan

Artists attending the reception with their work:
Top: Sherri Carvan
Center: Xiaoyang Zou
Bottom: Katia Fuentes

This show was curated by Matt McKinley with Bob Gerbracht as Juror.

A work entitled "Matt" at the exhibit (Yes it is THAT Matt)

Matt and Bob describe the show as thus:

During the jurying process, Bob and I shared very thought provoking and revealing dialogue over what constitutes the fundamental components of a 'successful' portrait. Is it rendering with precision? Is it capturing a person's 'essence' through color, line or other formal elements? How does the background, or everything in the work that is not the subject, affect the perception of the individual depicted? What weight should be given to compositional arrangement? Our conclusion, far from final but satisfactory in terms of defining parameters for selecting work, is a dialectic conception of formal and 'emotional' content. Reflecting the spectrum of considered criteria (the primary ones being listed previously) our exhibit seeks to show not only work at both ends of the continuum but the overlap and interpenetrations of precision, technique, spirit and personality as they dialogue about pictoral primacy directed towards capturing an accurate image of the individual subjects.

As you can see, every media was used here. One might think that a room full of portraits might be a boring exhibit, but The Shadow found this to be fascinating. It is something to be experienced.

Works by Dannell Powell (top) and Katia Fuentes (bottom)

You can view this exhibit through March 15, 2008 at the ARTWorkSF Gallery, 49 Geary Street, Suite 234, in downtown San Francisco. As always, all works are available for sale or rental (3 month period).

Scenes from the reception

More pictures from the reception are available here.