Holy Toast

"Holy Toast" by Shalene Valenzuela

Check out more of Shalene's domestic ceramics on her website & don't forget to stop by her esty shop.

Diem Chau @ Mark Wolfe Contemporary

The date I've been waiting for is almost here! Diem Chau's opening @ The Mark Wolfe Contemporary is THIS THURSDAY, November 6th. See my previous post for details and more images of Diem Chau's work. Be sure not to miss the opportunity to see these pieces in person.

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 6th, 2008 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(part of First Thursday gallery night in San Francisco)

Exhibition runs: November 6th through December 24th, 2008
Bay Area artist Danielle Giudici Wallis and Seattle-based Diem Chau.

Mark Wolfe Contemporary Art
49 Geary Street, Second Floor - Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.369.9404

monster shots

Some obsessions are short lived, others only fuel greater obsessions. My monster shot glasses from Munktiki are in the later category. Aren't they cool? It's hard to say which one is my favorite, I guess it depends on my mood. You can purchase your own here. Be sure not to miss the stacking mug sets. Imaginative and just plain wacky. Each is full of wise-crack humor and yet is exquisitely crafted - which is not an easy thing to pull off .

runny bunny

Runny Bunny is one of those wonderful shops on esty that I know very little about, but suspect that the artist, Robin VanValkenburgh, is someone who experiment in her work and will be fun to watch out for. She has just started blogging so hopefully we will learn more soon. Obviously, I am drawn to the hybrid ceramic series. Their subtle humor and wonderful craft create a sense of jamais vu that is hard to resist.

Stop by the Runny Bunny shop to see more of her creatures.

Diem Chau

I LOVE how Diem Chau uses ordinary, everyday objects in such an elegant & quirky way.
Her narratives are so beautifully crafted. Each piece leaves me with a sense of awe. And always a smile.

(Crayon commissions are available upon request.)

As a long time admirer, I am excited to see Diem gaining more and more attention in the media and on the web. This month she is on the cover of Fiber Arts magazine! Currently exhibiting @ the Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery in Portland, Oregon through Sept. 27th.

I contacted Diem last week to see if/and when she might be exhibiting in the San Francisco bay area. And much to my delight, she will be in a two-person show @ the Mark Wolfe Contemporary Nov. 4th through Dec. 24th. So, if you’re in the bay area - mark your calendars for the chance to see these really wonderful pieces in person. (Don’t worry I’ll remind you – because I’m REALLY excited!)

To see more visit Diem Chau's website.