Michelle Fleck of Warholian sat down with Ferris Plock during a weekend studio visit and spoke with him about the evolution of his work for ‘Just For One Day,‘ the most playful and colorful show he’s created, why he’s drawn to painting on wood and his introduction to using gold leaf. Ferris also elaborates on how his painting process is similar to the traditional Japanese printing process, the necessity of being able to rotate working on multiple pieces, and much more! Be sure to read the full interview here.

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The always-fun and multi-talented Ferris Plock answered some questions for us about his artistic process and his new solo show ‘Just For One Day,’ opening this Saturday at Shooting Gallery. Take a moment and read the full interview below on how Plock’s residency at SF Recology affecetd his relationship to both nature and art, the dynamic of KeFe, and how it feels to reacquaint yourself with old icons of favorite cartoons, comics and music.

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“When I was a kid (10 or 11) I got into a lot of “underground” cultures like skateboarding, graffiti, hip hop, punk, etc. Everything was very connected and things were hard to find and learn about, it made everything so special and precious.”

- Pedro Matos

Citrus Report features a great interview with Pedro Matos’ whose first solo show in SF recently opened at Shooting Gallery. The show, entitled Ephemera, is a collection of large oil painting portraits along with an arrangement of smaller works installed on one wall. Both Pedro’s skill and creativity are highly impressive and in his interview with Citrus Report he answers questions on how his life experience has shaped his work, the many stages of his creative process and the complexities of the acceptance of street arts into the “high-brow” art community.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shooting Gallery Presents:

Just For One Day

The Shooting Gallery is pleased to present Just For One Day, a solo exhibition by San Francisco-based artist, Ferris Plock. This new collection expands upon the artist’s captivating use of ukiyo-e inspired design and vibrantly unique characters while exploring the images that shaped his childhood. The exhibit is the artist’s second solo show with The Shooting Gallery and will include over twenty pieces utilizing a mix of acrylic, gouache, gold leaf, and spray paint on wood panel. The opening reception for Just For One Day will be held at The Shooting Gallery on Saturday, October 1, 2024 from 7-11pm. The exhibit will be on display through October 29, 2024 and is free and open to the public.

Just For One Day brings the brightly colored and inimitable world of Ferris Plock’s imagination into the public eye. The artist’s education in creative writing and literature reveals itself in the continuous creation of new characters populating Plock’s work, fully developed through layerings of unexpected details. The serene and structured aesthetics of traditional Japanese styles are fused with a rebel sensibility and feature appearances by Plock’s childhood heroes, drawn from an assortment of cartoons, comics and commercials. Both the recognizable characters and the expressive, long-toothed creatures from Plock’s own mind are infused with unmistakable personality. A mischievous glint in the eye or a hint of a smile belies the true nature of the figures Plock crafts with a visible sense of humor, bringing new life to familiar faces of pop culture.

Sharply drawn lines and sparse, wood-stained backgrounds are a modernized recreation of Japanese ukiyo-e wood block prints. ‘Ukiyo-e’ refers to the primary genre of woodblock prints produced in Japan between the 17th and 20th century, featuring scenes of the floating world, scenes removed from the reality of daily life and focused on the excitement of performance and entertainment. The commonly depicted Sumo wrestlers and Kabuki stars allowed viewers to gaze into a world not tethered to pedestrian routine. Hundreds of year later, Plock’s work does the same thing for contemporary audiences, allowing us to live for a moment among the inhabitants of an invented world, revisiting that feeling of possibility we all knew in childhood- where anything could happen and all things could exist.
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Ferris Plock is a San Francisco-based artist who lives within the city with his wife, Kelly Tunstall (Plock’s partner in the artistic duo KeFe), and son Brixton. Plock brings a dedicated focus to his work that is paired with a wild sense of originality. Through a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, spray paint, India ink, gold or silver leaf, and collage Plock creates highly detailed works, often character-based paintings on wood panel, that combine contemporary pop culture with the aesthetic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblocks. Widely-accomplished and with a diverse range of artistic interests, Plock has created illustrations for many high-profile clients, has been involved in solo and group exhibitions both nationally and abroad, and also served as the 2024 SF Recology Artist in Resident.
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The Shooting Gallery opened its doors in 2024 to the edgy Tenderloin district of San Francisco; one known for its diverse culture and history. Owner and curator, Justin Giarla, founded the space to offer a welcoming environment for viewing the art he loves. Giarla has long since recognized the necessity to provide lowbrow artists with a platform, which is exactly what the Shooting Gallery has done for a full decade. In addition to the exhibition of leading shows in pop art, street art, and outsider art, the Shooting Gallery also participates in art fairs around the world and hosts annual fundraisers for local nonprofits.

Media Opportunities:
Interview with Ferris Plock
Interview with owner/founder/curator Justin Giarla
High-resolution images available upon request

Event Information:
“Just For One Day,” New Works by Ferris Plock
Opening Reception – October 1, 2024, 7-11 pm
On View Through October 29, 2024
@ Shooting Gallery (shootinggallerysf.com)
839 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA

Pedro Matos’ new body of work for Ephemera includes large oil paintings and an installation of smaller framed photos and works on paper. From the rugged portraits to the simple note with a hand-scrawled “I love you,” it is clear that Pedro excels at making art that evokes an emotional response in all who view it.

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Pedro Matos is working on the installation of Ephemera, his solo show at Shooting Gallery. Today is bound to be a busy one since Ephemera opens tomorrow night! RSVP and join us, 7-11pm!

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