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Dive into a mystic oasis,
explore the sea,
keep an eye on  new sharks,
refresh your mind into abstract texturized atmospheres
while smiling with bubbles…

Come to discover the Underwater world at Roll Up Gallery
Paintings and photographs by:

Erena Shimoda
http://www.erenashimoda.com

Alexis Amann
http://alexisamann.com/home.html

Martin Machado
http://www.martinmachado.com

Rachel Znerold
www.rachelzart.com

Chris Love
http://technicolorexclamations.tumblr.com/

Ian Tuttle
http://ituttle.com

Toni Yll
http://toniyll.blogspot.com

Hanna Quevedo
http://hannaquevedo.com

Leyre Montes
http://www.leyrefederikamontes.com

Curator: Betty Bigas

Opening night:
Friday May 31st  2013 
6:00 to 9:00pm
161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
21+
Free

https://www.facebook.com/RollUpGallery
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The gallery is usually open by appointment only and during the Public Works evening events.
If unable to make it to the opening, you are welcomed to schedule another visit. 
Please contact: b.bigas@publicsf.com

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Flyer photo by:  Erena Shimoda ”人魚の肉 (mermaid meat)”

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Unspeakable Projects & Roll Up Gallery present:
See You at The Show — Part 3: AfterpartyAfterparty concludes a three-part group show about music fandom and performance and explores the storied chaos and come-down that takes place when the rock show is over.
Opening at Roll Up Gallery (Public Works) and running concurrently with Part 2 – The Show – at Unspeakable Projects.Works by:Matt Momchilov
Justine Frischmann
Jason Fritz
Luke Good
Gina Tuzzi
Amanda Calobrisi
Rachel Foster
Christie Yuri Noh
and more…

Curator: Mauri Skinfill


Opening Fri. April 26th
6:00 to 9:00pm
Free
21+
The show, “Sip. Savor. Share! San Francisco Foodie Photography,” an art show by Femme Cartel opens on Thursday, May 9, 2013 with a reception from 6-9pm. (Yes! Eats, sips, and art will be for sale.)

“An intriguing mix of views into the foodie worlds of San Francisco, our show blends breathtaking instagram shots highlighting San Francisco’s diversity of food cultures, fine art food photography that borders on the abstract, and portrait photography of some of the most well-known Bay Area foodies and beloved cafes, bars, and restaurants,” explains co-curator Emily “Femily” Howe.

“Sip. Savor. Share! San Francisco Foodie Photography” is a dynamic mix of flavors as complex yet fitting as San Francisco’s complex and iconic food culture. It features some of the area’s top food and SF scene photographers:

▪ Molly Decoudreaux. (head photographer at SF.Eater.com, frequent contributor to Refinery29 and The Bold Italic)   http://mollydecoudreaux.com/
▪ Aleksey Bochkovsky.(contemporary art photographer) http://babochkov.com/
▪ Andria Lo (documentary and editorial photographer, … Read more ›
Unspeakable Projects & Roll Up Gallery present:
See You at The Show / The Show / Afterparty

A group show about music fandom and performance
Opening at Roll Up Gallery (Public Works) and Unspeakable Projects March/April 2013


See You at The Show explores the visual language of fandom and band worship, the experience of performance from a fan’s perspective and what happens when the show is over.
From Ray Borchers’ sharpie-on-t-shirt portraits of cult band crushes to Rose Eken’s linocut prints of rock and roll detritus, See You at The Show documents the spontaneous and obsessive moments where fine art and fan art meet.
The exhibition will unfold as a three-part group show and will alternate openings at both venues in March and April.
Works by:
Matt Momchilov
Rose Eken
Chris Thorson
Jason Fritz
Ray Borchers
Kara Joslyn
Amanda Calobrisi
Justine Frischmann
Dan Ericson
and more…


See You at The Show: Opening:

Friday, March 29
6:00 – 9:00pm
161 Erie st
Free
21+

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The Show: Opening at Unspeakable Projects April.
Afterparty: Opening at Public Works April.

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Curated by: Mauri … Read more ›
We are proud to present:
Jon Weiss’s solo show ”Just Beneath”

New paintings by Bay Area artist Jon Weiss features large scale works on canvas depicting forms and abstractions,anatomical and mysterious by nature. Done all in the past four years it is the culmination of some personal experiences resulting from loss and now literally going beneath the surface bringing new ideas and strength to life. Featured is one painting of a three piece series called “Biotanical” done on large unframed canvas, able to adapt and conform to various architectural spaces and serve as portable murals.
The place deep in the fabric of living things and crossing into the surreal is where these paintings exist.

  Jon Weiss is an artist who’s work reflects a wide variety of styles and influences throughout it’s many facets. Beginning at a young age with a fascination for classical art and progressing to the masters of the surreal and many postmodern artists … Read more ›
EAST MIDDLE WEST : the stencil street art of ICY AND SOT
‘Underground from iran’

Opening March 1st from 6-9pm
at Roll Up Gallery (Public Works)
161 Erie st SF

Despite challenging societal norms and the Iranian government, Icy and Sot have helped expand and articulate the Iranian underground art culture as both skaters and artists, bringing them an international buzz that’s already lead them to create their dualistic works in NYC, Paris, Turin and Sao Paolo. Now, together with their friends, Brooklyn via Tehran post punk band, The Yellow Dogs, they will travel across the USA making stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago with a van, trailer and their inspiring determination to spread their art, and in so, awareness.

Icy and Sot, who thematically address oppression, consumerism, the appeal of fame, and a hope for peace with playful but poignant figures of innocence, will be revealing new stencil work as well as site-specific installations at their Roll … Read more ›
Enjoy painting Large format illustration with black ink murals on paper! 
Enroll you in the 1st art workshop at Public Works SF with Joana Santamans from Barcelona.


Aimed at 
Illustrators, painters, graphic designers and adults who want to explore and share the arts. You do not need a high level of technique and experience. It is essential to have desire to learn!


Duration: 8 hours (2 days)
Dates: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th of March //  Timetable: from 12:00 to 4:00pm


Price
100 $* with basic material included. Limited to 10 people*.
*Four participants minimum. The course will be confirmed by e-mail or telephone.


For more information please email: 
hola@joanasantamans.net 
b.bigas@publicsf.com