2223 Show Archives
The most recent show is listed first, then shows are listed in chronological order
 
 
 

THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF STACY DYNAN
Acrylic and Mixed Media paintings by Stacy Dynan
 
 2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch
 

Described as ‘whimsical’, ‘magical’ and ‘fun’, the paintings of Stacy Dynan touch on the emotions that make us feel good and celebrate the wonder of dreams and daring.  Her rich color palette and playful compositions bring to life imaginary landscapes that are immediately comfortable and waiting to be explored, both by the transfixed viewer as well as the ubiquitous women of her ‘Feel Good’ series.

Through the use of acrylic paint and other mixed media, Stacy investigates how texture, color and shape relate to each other on canvas. Her paintings explore the dynamic interplay between transparent and opaque elements, as she often applies her colors in dozens of layers to achieve the particular depth and radiance she desires. 

Stacy's work has been purchased by private and corporate collectors from around the world including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland and the United States.

 
On exhibit through JAN 12, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
LAND'S END
Photography by Thomas Hyman
 
 2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch
 

 

With a passion for the beauty of natural environments and the patience to extract the full measure of color and contrast out of his images, Thomas Hyman uses the elements of weather, water and land at their point of intersection to capture the feeling of what makes nature photography so compelling.

A photographer with over 20 years experience,  Mr. Hyman currently uses the Nikon D70 digital camera to capture his images. Utilizing archival ink and paper, with little reliance on digital manipulation to achieve a real and natural final result. he is most interested in the composition and color of his chosen subject matter. Thomas states, “Several times a year, I visit the Carmel-Big Sur coastline to photograph its natural beauty. I studied in Chicago with Mitchell Canoff, an unbelievable photographer, who instilled in me the importance of patience and persistence. I have a very eclectic and consistent client list and look forward to sharing my new work with interested parties.” 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
THREADS OF LIFE:  Searching For A Numinous Experience
Digital Illustration by Gary Bacon
 
 2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch
 

Gary Bacon is fascinated by images and the interplay between content and consciousness.  Through experimentation with artifacts extruded from photographs of memorable places and moments of personal significance, Gary explores the world of color and form that underlies the source image.  Influenced by his family’s tradition of weaving and his studies and teachings in the construct of consciousness, the resulting digital tapestries represent both a spiritual and existential quest for interconnectivity.

 
 
 
 
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GENTLE GIANTS
Oil paintings by Dimitri Kourouniotis
 
 2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch
 
  

Horizon lines become the meeting point for complex, yet harmonious, color interplay.  Expansive skies dominated by ephemeral, atmospheric giant clouds recall both the vistas that inspired this series of nature-based compositions and the true scale of man compared to the world around us.  Bold colors attest to the energy that connects us to our environment.

Dimitri explains, "In creating art I understand more about how I relate to the world and to myself beyond the physical.”  His influences include Rothko, Picasso, Da Vinci, Kline and many Japanese Zen ink painters and calligraphers. His paintings are created as he relates the energy and momentum of the present into color, intention and emotion.  
 
 
image: 'Gentle Giants' 12 x 12 Oil on Canvas 2008
 
 

 

 
FLORAL PORTRAITS
Oil paintings by Terence K. Stephens
 
 

MARCH 11 - MAY 5, 2009

 

 
venue:  2223 Restaurant
2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA

hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch

 

 
ARTIST'S RECEPTION:  Wednesday, March 25 5:30 - 7pm 
 
 In order to capture the individuality of each of his ‘subjects’, Terence K. Stephens composes intimate portraits of floral ‘faces’ to prove that, just like people, no two flowers are exactly the same. Given this treatment, in the spirit of a Chuck Close portrait, revealing and raw, the imperfections revealed celebrate the uniqueness of ‘one’, freed from the constraints of superficial grouping with ‘the many.’

 
 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 
 
 
MANTRAS AND MANDALAS 
Oil and wax paintings by Wendy Robushi

JANUARY 14 – MARCH 11, 2009 

venue:  2223 Restaurant
2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch

ARTIST'S RECEPTION:  Wednesday, February 11 5:30 - 7pm

“I often work with repetition, particularly the repetition of one symbol, a word, or a series of words or statements in linear or grid patterns. I add layers of color and wax, painting, drawing and  scratching to create multi-layered surfaces that can be almost 3-dimensional.  While working in this repetitive manner, the creating of the piece becomes a visual mantra for me, and the creation of the painting has as much importance as the finished work.” – W. Robushi
 
Image: 'Infinity' Oil, Wax on Board 36" x 5" 2008 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

MOTION AND STILLNESS
Sumi Ink on Rice Paper Monoprints by Joan Miro
 

NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 14, 2009

venue:  2223 Restaurant
2223 Market Street (x. 16th) SF, CA

 

 

ARTIST'S RECEPTION:  Wednesday, December 10 5:30 - 7p
 
“My work reflects my ongoing fascination with the grace of a line, the shapes in nature and the human spirit. Many years ago I created a method of making mono prints by painting on glass with a sumi brush and sumi ink. A piece of rice paper is then rubbed on the glass and one print is pulled. I have used this method to capture a moment in time, the grace of a tree, the human body, the beauty of a bird.

Recently I have become fascinated with the ravens that fly over Ocean Beach; their beautiful, ragged, wings that soar over the ocean breezes delight my eyes. I see in their shapes a moment of beauty, grace and fierceness.” - Joan Miro
 

A long time San Francisco resident, Joan is a former board member of Artspan and has studied extensively with Eleanor Dickinson, who “had a profound effect on my art,” she shares. For the past several years Joan has constructed “Day of the Dead Altars, collaborating with other Bay Area artists. Her most recent show was at The Oakland Museum this past October.

Image: 'The Ravens 4' Sumi Ink on Rice Paper, Monoprint 32" x 23" 2008

   

 

 

ARCHITECTURAL TEXTURES 
photography by Ravi Anand
 
SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 19
 
ARTIST'S RECEPTION:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 5:30 - 7p
 

venue:  2223 Restaurant

2223 Market St. (x 16th St) SF
hours: 5:30 - 9:30p Su - Th; 11pm F, Sa; 11a - 2p Sun brunch
 

I try to explore the elegant geometry in both the natural and the man-made world with my camera. I seek to bring the observer into a visual world that is often inconspicuously familiar. The idea is to encourage the viewer to see our seemingly trivial everyday reality with a spirit of inquiry.

Image: Rectangles, Digital Print, 24" x 28" 

 


 

PASO A PASO – PRINTS FROM THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Linoleum Block prints by Melissa West

venue:  2223 Restaurant

2223 Market Street (x. 16th), SF

July 28 - Sept 24

Artist's Reception:  Wednesday, August 13 5:30 - 7pm
RSVP to mas_exhibits@yahoo.com by August 12
 

In the autumn of 2006, Oakland artist Melissa West walked 500 miles through northern Spain along the ancient pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Santiago. These prints are based on sketchbooks West kept during her trek, as well as reflections and recollections upon her return to Oakland.

image: Pilgrim Feet, linoleum block print, 8" x 6"