Erik Otto has many tricks up his sleeve for this Saturday’s Terrestrial Syndrome. After the holiday weekend, we were surprised to reenter The Shooting Gallery welcomed by a wooded structure and towers of whimsical paintings. Continue for a preview what is in store for Tenderloin goers this Saturday, September 12th.
The acclaimed documentary, New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art, returns to San Francisco this month for a special screening event. New Brow is a feature film presented by The Shooting Gallery and Humble Pictures that showcases interviews with the artists, galleries, and collectors that sparked the new American art movement.
Featured artists include Van Arno, Shawn Barber, Gary Baseman, Shepard Fairey, Mike Giant, Sylvia Ji, Eric Joyner, Yumiko Kayukawa, Kill Pixie, Travis Louie, Isabel Samaras, Robert Williams and more.
Catch The Shooting Gallery’s Terrestrial Syndrome opening at 7pm and then zoom over to ATA Gallery for the the film screening. Details below:
September 12th, 2024 at 8:30pm
ATA Gallery (Artists’ Television Access)
992 Valencia Street (at 21st)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415)824-3890
The boys are coming tomorrow to begin their installation for Terrestrial Syndrome and we’re expecting a full blown takeover. Erik and Kevin have been busting up their blogs with news about their fresh paintings, including images and insider explanations. Click the image above to view process shots from Erik Otto, and read below to hear how Kevin Taylor brought a skill saw into the mix for “The Presentation of Wolf.”
“Sometimes a painting just doesn’t seem to work. That’s exactly what happened with “The Presentation of Wolf”. I originally had a collection of beings gathered in a picture plane, but for some reason, the painting seemed confused. One thing led to another and next thing you know, out came the skillsaw. The one thing I did like about the painting was the wolf head, so after chopping the painting up, I painted over everything else. I was then faced with the predicament of making a lone wolf head seem purposeful. After some thought, I hit on the idea of the orb/placenta/womb which in turn inspired a series of paintings still in progress. These orb paintings explore the very moment in time when proto – species became the species acknowledged by modern biology. I enjoy the idea of destruction being an alternative form of creation, and have found that by destroying the parts of a thing that are not useful or relevant, a pure form is revealed. Ironically, much like the concept of evolution itself.” -Kevin E. Taylor
Ramblin Worker just dropped us a note with great pictures of his recent projects. You can catch him at Rare Device tonight, and he will also be in Gallery Three for Upstairs Is Where the Magic Happens this October. Check out some progress shots of Steve’s new work for Rare Device.
Masters of the Impossible at Rare Device:
And last but not least, Steve’s Bicycle Film Festival shirt is now available through HUF:
T shirt photos by Samuel Bristow
Check out Rambin Worker’s flickr for more photos and be sure to hit up his opening reception tonight at Rare Device.
In anticipation of Terrestrial Syndrome opening Saturday, September 12th
Interview by The Shooting Gallery
Kevin Earl Taylor has been a good friend of The Shooting Gallery since his first show here in 2024. After growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, Taylor now takes full advantage of what the city has to offer. He regularly plays music at San Francisco cafes, hosts zine making parties in his Union Square studio, and self publishes clever books like Punny Fages.
Yet behind this busy body there is a contemplative artist who disagrees with society’s relationship to nature. The notion that humans, animals, and nature can exist as separate entities does not sit well with Kevin. He reacts by painting an alternative universe; one where animals and humans meld together in harmony. For such an unconventional guy, we had to propose an unconventional interview. Look on to discover what’s really in Kevin Taylor’s head.
Where did you grow up?
What did your drawings look like when you were a kid?
Last thing you ate?
Favorite place to grab a drink?
Who is your best friend in the whole wide world?
What time of day (or night) are you most productive?
What does your studio look like right now?
Which paintbrush is your favorite?
Where do you want to be in 10 years?
How is Terrestrial Syndrome different than any show you’ve had before?
What statement does your art make about society at large?
How would you describe your personality?
We hope to see you at Kevin Taylor’s opening on Saturday, September 12th.
More posts about Kevin:
Process Shots for Terrestrial Syndrome
Behind the Scenes: Kevin E. Taylor
In anticipation of Terrestrial Syndrome opening Saturday, September 12th
Interview by The Shooting Gallery
From a rusty old hubcap to an abandoned piece of wood, Erik Otto finds inspiration in the decaying remnants of our society. His personality is upbeat and his color palette lighthearted, yet Erik’s imagery hints at an ominous force just around the bend. Serene landscapes become unsettled as Otto infuses each piece with movement, action, and angst. Whether screenprinting on tees or painting on found wood, he is constantly exploring the need for change.
When it comes to interviews, he chose the Pictionary route: read below for a sincere portrait of Erik Otto.
We hope to see you at Erik Otto’s opening on Saturday, September 12th.
More posts about Erik Otto:
Erik’s Residency at the SF Dump
Erik Otto is geared up for the opening of Terrestrial Syndrome next Saturday, September 12th. A word from the artist:
“August is over and the artwork for my next show is on its last leg of the journey. Emerging from the layers and layers of paint, the home finally emerges. This week I also went back to planning the installation making sure no details were forgotten. At the opening I plan to release my new screen print as well as have my new sticker pack, postcard set, and book available for all you art collectors who may be on the extreme budget tip.”
Back to the art: see what Erik has been working on below and be sure to check his blog for more.
Wild Wild East
New Works By Yumiko Kayukawa
Opening Reception: November 14th 2024, from 7-11 pm.
Showing: November 14th through December 5th, 2009 and is open to the public.
The Shooting Gallery is proud to present Wild Wild East, new works by Yumiko Kayukawa Saturday, November 14th 2009. Kayukawa’s parents and grandparents who were survivors of the tumultuous decade of 1950’s Japan inspired this collection. It represents a time of both positive and negative change, memories of the past and experiences of the present. Please join us for the opening reception of Wild Wild East from 7-11 pm.
Born in the small town of Naie in Hokkaido, Japan, Kayukawa’s paintings are drawn from the beauty of her childhood surroundings and understanding of its native animals. Kayukawa reveals an intimate connection to her culture by referencing Shinto Mythology, Japanese characters and folklore. As a recent transplant to the US, Wild Wild East also reveals mixed feelings of her experience “surviving” in two very different societies. This exhibition expresses a new perspective by melding both traditional Japanese cultures with her enthusiasm for American pop culture.
Yumiko Kayukawa’s pieces often tell a story communicating with dynamic composition, intriguing poses and fluid patterns. Scenic environments are electrified by bold imagery and color, painting with acrylic, using ink for outlines and accents on wood panels and canvas. Her traditional kanji characters enlighten the viewer with titles that give greater understanding to the piece. Emanating a certain famine appeal, Kayukawa plays on themes of nature, fantasy, fashion, eroticism and rock n’ roll.
As a teenager Kayukawa fell in love “with the energy and giddiness” of American pop-culture through her exposure to MTV, film, and fashion. By the age of 16, she made her debut into the art world with a comic-book (Manga) feature. She continues to produce illustrative work, while showing in galleries internationally, including Japan, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Manchester, and Miami.
Please join us for the opening reception of Wild Wild East, new works by Yumiko Kayukawa Saturday, November 14th 2024, from 7-11pm. This show will be on exhibit from November 14th through December 5th, 2009 and is open to the public.
Gallery Three is proud to present Unseen on TV new works by Erik Foss on Saturday, November 14th 2024. This overflowing, compulsive accumulation of works mirrors the chaotic conditions in which they have been made. Unseen on TV symbolizes the irony of our culture’s founding beliefs and ideologies, revealing America uncensored. Please join us at Gallery Three for the opening reception on Saturday, November 14th 2024 from 7-11 pm.
Seemingly naïve perceptions of sex, religion and politics are represented in the form of collage, combined to form a disordered setting for Erik Foss’ new exhibition, Unseen on TV. This collection is fueled by a sociological deviance from American culture, while at the same time reflecting the cultures very ideals. Foss’ raw collages on distressed paper are an assembled collection of antique pornography and photographs, dating as late as the 1800’s. Erotic cut out hearts cover the faces of stoic portraits, questioning the distinction between offensive vs. provocative or private vs. public concern. Manipulating American history and politics with fearful symmetries and collective despair, Foss dares to push the boundaries of relative understanding.
Erik Foss has been living and working in downtown Manhattan for over twelve years. This will be his second solo show at Gallery Three in San Francisco. He has also shown in several New York galleries including White Box, Dietch and Jonathan Levine, as well as The Contemporary Art Museum in Chicago, Collette in Paris and V1 Gallery in Denmark.
Unseen on TV exposes what is normally ignored, the taboos of human existence and the sort of things you can’t see on TV. The truth. Please join us at Gallery Three for the opening reception on Saturday, November 14th 2024 from 7-11 pm. This exhibit is on display through December 5th 2024 and is open to the public.
We promised a second edition of Behind the Scenes with Kevin Taylor: a study of Kevin’s evolving body of work for Terrestrial Syndrome. This quote from Kevin sums it up:
“A lot of times I will finish a painting in one sitting anywhere between 3 and 10 hours. Others, I’ll build layers of glazes allowing time in between layers for drying, so it takes weeks. Usually, I begin by improvising a drawing on a board, which I’ve painted white. I then protect my drawing with a coat of polycrylic, let that dry then apply a somewhat thick wash of oil paint. Next I begin to model things mostly by subtracting paint but also by adding glazes. It’s really adaptations and fusions of processes I’ve picked up along the way. I’d like to think it’s a chemistry that essentially infects my work with an original and unique look.” -Kevin E. Taylor, Art Student Gallery Interview
Watch Kevin’s carnivorous she-wolf devour a helpless critter, and come see the final product on September 12th at The Shooting Gallery.
