Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, that is! She swept in and signed her books "The Ethnic Vegetarian Kitchen,” “Flavors of India” and her latest, “Other Avenues Are Possible.” Besides books, she brought Chai tea and baskets full of treats to share. Is there anything better than drinking Chai while surrounded by off the grid art?
Thursday Sing-Along
This Thursday November 17 marks the start of FOG's weekly singing event. We will have a group sing-along from 5 to 6 every Thursday - including Thanksgiving. I will start warming up around 4:30 (for any really eager beavers). We welcome all your voices. –Peter
Opening Reception: Reality and Dream
Paintings by Mamade Kadreebux
A detail (Anne Herbst)
Mamade talks about life and art.
Anne offers some deep (and sometimes funny) insight into her paintings.
Peter leads us in a song by Woody Guthrie: This land is your land, This land is my land...
This Opening Celebration was so good for the soul. Basking in the light of brilliant art we welcomed one another, we ate and drank wine with one another, we listened to one another, we sang with one another. There was laughter and there were tears.
Phil Ochs / Anne Herbst
The Crew
Our man Mamade (exhibiting with Anne this month), Ibrahim, and Munir Jiwa.
Sneak Peek: Anne Herbst
And today you get to see a sneak preview of Anne's new work! This is a detail from a painting called Elephant Crossing.
Anne Herbst and Mamade Kadreebux Reality and Dream: Paintings and Photographs
Saturday, November 5 - Saturday, November 26, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 12, 12 - 6 pm
Artists’ Talk and Book Signing: 2 pm
Sneak Peek: Mamade Kadreebux
The show is called Reality and Dream: Paintings and Photographs. (And today you're getting a very sneaky peek at some of Mamade's work. For Anne's, you'll have to wait a little bit longer.)
On view Saturday, November 5 - Saturday, November 26, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 12, 12 - 6 pm
Artists’ Talk and Book Signing: 2 pm
SF Studio Tours at fog, Con't
Some were drawn to the snacks.
Some were drawn to the personal belongings of others.
Some were drawn to the bedazzling art.
SF Open Studios at FOG
Does it look like we're having any fun? We'll be here tomorrow, Sunday, too – from 11 to 6 pm.
Anne Herbst
Liana Steinmetz
Andrea Fono
erik neimann
Getting Ready: SF Open Studios at FOG
Anne's Open Studio
That's 3004 Taraval – so Far Out, it's almost on the beach! But well worth the trek. Anne's Open Studio will take place this Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 6 pm. She's invited three other artists to share her space: Andrea Fono, Erik Niemann, and Liana Steinmetz.
Today's Rogues Gallery
Our good friends Robert and Bill shared the bench for some mugging, petting of Carmen, and general joking around. They are among the many frequent visitors who brighten and enliven and hold down our red bench. Please come and join the crew... –Peter
Fantastic Encaustic Artists
And our very own fantastic gallery owner, Anne, standing in front of a piece by Mari Marks.
We had a fantastic opening. Our encaustic show will only be up for one more week, so if you haven't already seen it, be sure to come by next Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, 12 - 6.
ENCAUSTICS
Howard Hersh
Rebecca Alex's "Crucible" and 4 “Eclipse” paintings of a lily unfolding
Mari Marks (foreground)
Mary Black
Karen Frey's "Bumper Car Girl"
Now for something completely different.
Encaustic wax paint originated in Ancient Greece, flourished in Egypt and inevitably spread to Rome. After a decline through the rise of Islam and the Middle Ages, it enjoyed a revival in the mid-eighteenth century.
This art form appeared in America in 1767 after Charles Wilson Peale visited London and saw what the European artists were doing. In the twentieth century It spread through Diego Rivera, Jackson Pollack, Jasper Johns and the availability of portable electric heating tools.
Encouraged, other artists expanded the process from painting to collage, sculpture, and printmaking.
Please stop in to see the works of five amazing modern practitioners of this 2000-year-old art. Take some time to peruse the wonderful book that showcases our artists: Encaustic Art in the Twenty-First Century by Anne Lee and E. Ashley Rooney. –Peter
Our artists:
Rebecca Alex
Mary Black
Karen Frey
Howard Hersh
Mari Marks
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 15 from 12-6 pm.
Book signing from 1-3.
Changing Shows
Far Out Gallery bids a fond farewell to Beverly Tharp and her gorgeous green lotus photographs. It feels so strange to see empty white walls bereft of art.
There's Anne, way back there, prepping the walls. Three of the five artists have just dropped off their paintings - ready to be hung - for the next show. Please join us for the "Encaustic" show from October 8th to the 22nd, with a book signing and reception on October 15th. -Peter
90 Degrees and Back Again
Sunday and Monday had us sweltering out here in the Sunset – whew, 90 degrees both days. So I went to Aquatic Park on Tuesday for a swim, and what did I see? That iconic ribbon of thick white fog streaming under the bridge, and sure enough by the time I got back to the Sunset – TOTALLY FOGGED IN. And now, three days in, we are back to the natural chilly default condition we know so well. So put on your layers and cap and scarf and come on over to FOG and catch the last days of Beverly Tharp's lovely Lotus show. –Peter
Autumnal Equinox Celebration
p.s. A brand new red dot lies beside the photograph between Elan and Beverly.
Such a sweet occasion! Beverly Tharp's dazzling photographs (along with Jim Zimmerman on vibes). Fun, food, sparkling wine, great company.
Come Visit Carmen
Carmen is on the 14-Day Injured Reserve List. For the second time in three months she has had a small growth removed from her right eye.
The operation was performed right here at 1235 Taraval Street at Visionary Veterinary. Her doctor, Gwendolyn Lynch is wonderful – we all feel very lucky to have her right here in our 'hood.
Speaking of hoods, Carmen does not much care for hers. Everything is hard to do with that darn E collar. She'll be back to normal real soon, but come visit her and help commiserate, and wish her a happy Autumnal Equinox. –Peter
Master Calligrapher Mac Ming Chan
He was in the gallery from 2-5 today, and it was mesmerizing watching Mr. Chan work. His work is widely recognized in China, Hong Kong, and overseas––and now we're lucky to have him living and working in the Bay Area.
He designed the "Snake" character for the US Postal Service.
We were under his spell.
If the bench is out, we're in...
That red bench outside FarOut Gallery has been welcoming Taraval travelers since the day we opened. It is the perfect spot to take a respite from your journey, to take in the vibrant street scene, or just to prepare yourself for your next destination. Please take a seat... –Peter
