(featured image) Lorraine Woodruff-Long
Wildfire, 2021
Fiber Art/Quilt
34 x 35 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Here’s your art guide for what’s happening in San Francisco, CA the week of January 23rd-28th, 2024. *Stay tuned—this list is constantly updated!
Tuesday, Jan. 23rd
Poster Image
*Courtesy of PLAySPACE Gallery
PLAySPACE Gallery @ CCA
Tue, Jan. 23rd 5-8PM
PLAySPACE Gallery unveils “Where are we from, where are we going?,” a pop-up exhibition showcasing multimedia artworks by Yishi Chen, Xinling Wang, and Mingrui Cao. Through photography, game design, and 3D design, these artists delve into their identities at the crossroads of culture and gender, seeking to encourage empathy, reflection, and diverse discussions within the community.
Randy Beckelheimer
HPS – 46
Oil on Canvas
34 x 60 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Hunters Point Shipyard
Tue, Jan. 23rd, 6:30-8PM
Join a special evening to honor the legacy of Shipyard Building 123 at the Hunters Point Shipyard. The event includes a ceremony followed by the unveiling of an exclusive exhibition titled “Echoes of Building 123: Artists’ Tribute,” featuring over 25 Shipyard artists contributing brand new 2024 works inspired by the shipyard’s history and workers’ spirit.
Wednesday, Jan. 24th
Marika Thunder
Karla, 2023
Oil on Canvas
50 x 60 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Micki Meng
Wed, Jan. 24th, 11AM-3PM
Marika Thunder’s “Machine Works” exhibition, portrays exercise equipment as cold yet evocative, exploring the intersection of human aspiration and mechanical design. Thunder’s meticulous black and white portraits delve into the symbiotic relationship between human bodies and automated machines, inviting contemplation on the illusions of progress, the fusion of human and mechanical elements, and the transformative dance of strength and strife in these finely observed objects. (Jan. 24th – Mar. 8th)
Thursday, Jan. 25th
*Courtesy of Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library
Koret Auditorium @ SF Public Library
Thu, Jan. 25th 5:30-7:30PM
Join the opening reception of “Toward a Black Aesthetic,” featuring Kenneth P. Green Sr. ‘s Photographs of the 1960s and 70s, followed by a table talk with Kenneth P. Green Jr. and his father’s friends and colleagues.
Karen Fiene
Golden Gate Theatre
San Francisco 5×5 Collection of the Artist
*Courtesy of the Artist
Center for Architecture + Design
Thu, Jan. 25th 6-8PM
Celebrate “Urban Perspectives | The City & Beyond,” a solo show of watercolor and gouache paintings by local artist and architect Karen Fiene, FAIA. With expertise in both architecture and watercolor painting, Fiene’s pieces frequently portray historic structures, campus environments, and industrial scenes, reflecting her profound dedication to both design and art. (Jan. 22nd – Mar. 1st)
Dale Eastman
Tree of Life, 2014
Grapevine Wood, Computer Capacitor, Jute, Adhesive & Nails
36 x 27 x 29 in
*Courtesy of ArtSpan
JCCSF & ArtSpan
Thu, Jan. 25th 6-8PM
The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) and ArtSpan present “Nourish Your Roots,” an exhibition featuring over 50 works by 14 San Francisco Bay Area artists who explore the deep connections between humanity and the natural world. Delving into themes of beauty, vulnerability, and significance of the natural world, the exhibition seeks to unravel the profound connection we have with our environment. (Jan. 19th – Jun. 2nd)
Promo image
*Courtesy of San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Thu, Jan. 25th 6-8PM
The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Main Gallery presents “Conversation 8: Harry Dodge and Alicia McCarthy,” curated by Nancy Lim. This two-person exhibition explores the distinctive artistic practices of McCarthy, associated with the Mission School art movement, and Dodge, a sculptor engaged in magical thinking, bringing together their works that delve into community ties and novel forms of relationality. (Jan. 25th – Apr. 27th)
Friday, Jan. 26th
Joshua Rampage
Sisyphus peered into the mist a stone’s throw from the precipice, pause, 2023
Oil and Oil Pastel on Canvas
38 x 36 in
*Courtesy of the Artist
Incline Gallery
Friday, Jan. 26th 6-9PM
Incline Gallery presents “Pretty Spiritual,” a solo exhibition by Joshua Rampage presenting an exploration of several bodies of work (Secrets, Nocturnes, Verses, and Lonesome Doves, and Wild Cards) that are both living and established series, as well as those that continue to grow and evolve.
Saturday, Jan. 27th
Jacqueline Walters & Max Kellenberger
*Courtesy of Corden Potts Gallery & Chung 24 Gallery
Corden Potts @ Chung 24 Gallery
Sat, Jan. 27th 3-5PM
Corden Potts Gallery presents “Without a Lens,” a pop-up exhibition featuring artists Jacqueline Walters and Max Kellenberger at Chung 24 Gallery. Using traditional gelatin silver darkroom paper, Walters explores a visual language through Lumen printing inspired by Mandarin, while Kellenberger creates dimensional collages with photograms of circular designs. (Jan. 25th – Feb. 24th)
Moving Clouds, design by Helen Shewolfe Tseng
*Courtesy of Southern Exposure
Sat, Jan. 27th 5-7PM
Southern Exposure is excited to present “Moving Clouds,” a group exhibition curated by Cathy Lu, featuring artists such as Saif Azzuz, Cliff Hengst, Heesoo Kwon, and more. This dynamic showcase explores the realms of necromancy and ancestor calling, actively bridging past and present, life and death, through various mediums, including installation, video, sculpture, painting, and textiles. (Jan. 27th – Mar. 9th)
Jasmin Cañas
Jasmin in The Fog of Limbo, 2022
Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
30 x 24 in
*Courtesy of Moth Belly Gallery
Moth Belly Gallery
Sat, Jan. 27th 5-8PM
Join the closing reception of Jasmin Cañas’ solo exhibition “Force of Nurture” on Saturday, Jan. 27th, 5-8PM, marking the final day of this impressive show.
Jack Stauffacher
Untitled (ma5 Series, within the series Transparency)
14 × 10 in
*Courtesy of Letterform Archive
Letterform Archive
Sat, Jan. 27th 5:30-9PM
Letterform Archive presents “Typographic Jazz: the Monoprints of Jack Stauffacher,” a gallery exhibition showcasing Jack’s unique experiments in inking and layering with wood type, resulting in a collection of one-of-a-kind monoprints. Explore the masterful use of letterpress techniques, abstraction, color, and spontaneity in this rarely-seen body of work, and enjoy engaging conversations, refreshments, and the opportunity to purchase exclusive Stauffacher stationery products at the event. (Jan. 27th – May 26th)
Jun Yang
*Courtesy of Four Barrel Coffee
Four Barrel Coffee
Sat, Jan. 27th 7-10PM
“Shifting Silhouettes” by Jun Yang is a series of queer figures that explores non-traditional painting techniques, proportion play, and vibrant colors, reflecting on Yang’s life struggles and traumas related to queerness and identity. The artworks celebrate unapologetic queer identities and advocate for freedom of expression, while also aiming to honor BIPOC transgender individuals and raise awareness about the challenges they face. Curated by Maddi Minicozzi, the exhibition sparks intersectional conversations within the LGBTQIA+ community.