get the lead out
August 2nd through August 12th, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, 2nd of August, 7:00 - 10:30pm
Participating Artists: Aaron Martin, Adrian Pina, Bob Lizarraga, Brandt Peters, Brent Nolasco, Bwana Spoons, Chandler Wood, Chris Uminga, Chuck Hodi, Crystal Lancaster, dear earthing, Dee Ann Morales, Doktor A, Drilone, Jen Lobo, Jenna Colby, Jeremiah Ketner, Johnette Napolitano, Julie B, Julie Nishioka, Julie West, Katherine Wilson, Kathie Olivas, Ken Garduno, Kendra Binney, Lou Pimentel, Marisa Haedike, Mark Meyers, Michael Hsiung, Nataka, Pinky Toast, Podgy Panda, Quang Luong, Ryan Crippen, Sam Saghatelian, Shan Michael Evans, Shaun Wightman and tin.
Black Maria Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, “get the lead out”, featuring artist sketches, pen & ink drawings, watercolor and some sculpture. “Great art comes from deep in the depths of one’s imagination. This exhibition is about showcasing those ‘deep thoughts’ as they are sketched out on paper before becoming a final work.” Ally Takeuchi, curator of the exhibition.
This exhibition will give light to the artists’ process. Gallery goers will be privy to seeing how a finish painting, illustration or sculpture is born and develops. According to Zara Zeitountsian, the gallery director, “Seeing how a finished work comes together will give the viewer a greater appreciation of how an artist creates. Making art and the artistic process more accessible and tangible to the public is something that the gallery is deeply committed to.”
Ally Takeuchi is the creator and curator of the show. This is her second exhibition at the gallery. As the curator, Ally has arranged for a portion of the proceeds to go to Lunch For Life (www.lunchforlife.org), a charity that raises awareness and research dollars towards a cure for neuroblastoma pediatric cancer.