In 1979, a bar at the corner of 18th and Hartford formerly known as The Corner Store officially became The Moby Dick Bar. In those thirty-plus years, the bar adapted to the many changes in the times and in the community, but one thing has remainted consistent. Moby Dick remains the consummate neighborhood bar, with friendly faces, affordable drinks, and enjoyable entertainment.
In 2002, Joe Cappelletti and Doug Murphy purchased Moby Dick and carefully molded the bar into its current incarnation. One of the characteristics of the bar that they are most proud of is that they’ve managed to maintain a steady group of familiar faces who have been coming to the bar for years, and in addition have managed to appeal to brand new customers who feel immediately welcome.
address: 4049 18th Street (x Hartford) SF
3 FISH STUDIOS AT MOBY DICK
Annie Galvin & Eric Rewitzer
3 Fish Studios is the home-away-from-home for Annie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer, painters and printmakers, husband and wife.
Annie was born and raised in Ireland. She worked as an illustrator in Dublin before moving to San Francisco in 1989, two weeks before the earthquake. Annie is inspired by San Franciso, Vogue magazine, comic books, Josef Grank textile designs, gardens, Mexican wrestlers, the short stories of Haruki Murakami, and her own dreams and daydreams. She doodles constantly.
Eric was born and raised on the industrial shores of Lake Michigan. He studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and moved to the west coast in 1987. Eric finds constant inspiration in the scale and diversity of the California culture and landscape. He cannot stop gazing at San Francisco, the city he calls home. He finds it to be an amazing mix of natural beauty, urban grit, and human diversity.
Annie and Eric met in Berkeley in 1998, were married in 2001, and opened 3 Fish Studios in 2007. 3 Fish Studios is a large, light-filled space where they can make their artwork together, and invite other folks to share the joy in doing the same. The duo’s fresh, contemporary, graphic style, which has been featured in Dwell, Sunset, 7×7, Bold Italic and the LA Times, adds an upbeat note to any environment.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Linda Ruggieri
Linda Ruggieri has a keen sense of composition and color, winning numerous awards for her work in local exhibits. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Photography and has studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and, later, the Academy of Art once relocating to the Bay Area. Linda is an expert in Photoshop, having taught at the Academy of Art as well as working professionally as a digital photo retoucher.
In addition to producing traditonal prints, Linda's love of textiles has led her to explore image transfers onto fabric, glass or plaster frescoes and many of these pieces are now held in private collections.
"Being blessed to live in the San Francisco bay area, and Marin County specifically, I am touched daily by the beauty and serenity of my surroundings. I truly count my blessings daily, and strive to bring a sense of this beauty to others who may not have this opportunity." ~ L. Ruggieri
through NOV 30
GEOMETRIC LANDSCAPES
ELIZABETH TOCHER
I work with acrylic paint on paper and on canvas superimposing images such as architectural elements, geometric shapes, vegetation and sometimes figures to develop interesting relationships of elements and shapes. I challenge myself to follow an inspiration for a painting and to plan color shapes and color relationships to flow in harmony with my original concept. Line, texture and various color values are used to stimulate directional movement of the viewer's glaze.
Elizabeth has a Master of Fine Arts Degree (M.F.A.) in Studio Painting from the University of San Francisco (Lone Mountain College), San Francisco, California.
Through AUG 31
COOL RENDERINGS OF MISSION DISTRICT LANDMARKS OLD AND NEW
MISSION SKETCHES
Aindrila Mukhopadhyay
"I moved to the Mission in 2002 and quickly fell in love with the neighborhood. However a year went by before I drummed up the courage to sketch anything on site. My first sketch was ink and pencil on paper and that remains my staple. Sometimes I’ll use watercolors to add more detail at home. Having spent many happy hours sketching old Mission movie theaters and the dozens of interesting bars and restaurants, I am thrilled to display my sketches at Moby Dick." ~ Aindrila
Aindrila's work is included in the recently launched:
THE COMIC BOOK GUIDE TO THE MISSION
http://www.skodaman.com/
available at Mission: Comics and Art (3520 20th St, Suite B)
On exhibit through MAY 24
SPRING ARRIVES A BIT EARLY THIS YEAR
IN BLOOM - Jeanine Christman
A successful designer known for her ‘trompe l’oeil’ mural work, Jeanine Christman applies her eye for detail and color sensibilities to her acrylic on canvas and pastel on paper floral works.
“I translate my experience of nature… the life that is felt in the mystery of the moment into my art creations. Moved by passion to convey this experience continues to drive me. Getting closer each time is a reward ... and it is in this "trying" that true talent and creativity deepen.“ – J. Christman
On exhibit through APR 6
PENINSULA LANDSCAPES
Spring Greening 6" x 8" Oil on Canvas 2010
MANY PATHS
Aisjah Hopkins
New landscapes by Aisjah Hopkins inspired by views from the walking paths and outdoor environments of the San Francisco Bay Area. A renowned colorist, Aisjah brings the mood and atmosphere of the mid-peninsula parks and shoreline (Coyote Point and Laurel Wood Park) to each piece, which range in size from 6" x 8" inches up to 36" x 36".
On exhibit through FEB 8, 2011
LIFE LINES
Marc Dixon
My art work are images I’ve channeled within the moment that exists in between words, ideas, and even thoughts. At times I dismiss my internal dialogue, or translate energy before it reaches my consciousness to connect past, present, or future to my hand drawn pen and ink.
This curious fruit can be subtle and imposing, simple and complex, inviting and compelling…your hearts and minds desire, predilection limitless or not, the eyes of the viewer ordained to choose.
Born to the instant …what they are…only you know for sure
On exhibit through DEC 15
DANYOL
Most of these portraits are of people that I met through Facebook and some I only know through Facebook. Each image originated from a profile picture I found on the site. Nine times out of 10 when I am introduced to someone new, the first thing they mention is, "Nice to meet you. We are friends on Facebook!" I am fascinated by Facebook’s ability to change the social dynamic of meeting new people. ~ danyol
PREVIEW IMAGES
On exhibit through OCT 27
(K)INK ON PAPER
MARK D. POWERS
'Face Painting' Archival Marker and Ink 6" x 6"
Expressionistic ink on paper figurative drawings by Mark D. Powers combine beautiful lines that create provocative forms and thoughtful color use which enhances the sensuality of each figure.
IMAGE PREVIEW
On exhibit through JUN 29, 2010
BIRDS AND BEES
Mixed media illustratiion by AVY JETTER
This work is centered around the notion that we are all transformative beings in that we are more than what do, more than what we say, more than what we wear, more than our outer shell and even more than our past experiences and beliefs. We are not drones or worker bees and we can expand beyond the limitations we place on ourselves.
Visually, I represent these ideas with the use of geometric shapes and symbols and photographs of my family and myself as well as text, bees, birds and street signs.
Exhibit on view through MAY 4
ANGELS AND DEMONS
Mixed media illustratiion by ANDREW OGUS
"I was born in Washington D.C, and grew up in a Maryland suburb. This ordinary life was punctuated by my father’s occasional work for the United Nations, which twice brought us to Israel to live. The Suez Crisis of 1956 – 57 flung foreign dependents out of the country. With our beloved dog (who had come with us from America) we were sent to Greece and then on to Rome.
After five and a half months we were reunited with our father. En route home we visited the remains of Pompeii, where the adult men were shown certain mysterious murals while women and children waited in the ancient street. My circumspect father never told me what they were.
Years later I saw Fellini’s Satyricon in Boston. I rode home to Cambridge on a tiny borrowed bicycle. There I was on a weird machine in a fabulous darkened city. Just like the movie. I often think about the Greeks and Romans, for whom the ancient world was modern. The people who come to us in broken statues and mosaics, faded murals, and scraps of text. What will remain of our lives in two thousand years? Which of our stories will remain?
When I began this work it was to celebrate the iconic beauty of men. It is also an attempt to preserve those unseen Pompeiian paintings, those vanished lives, and our own. " - A. Ogus
Examiner article about 'Angels and Demons'
Exhibit on view through MAR 16
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE
Painting by DAVID ROSE
When I was in school I never paid much attention to the Fine Art department’s push for conceptualizing. I just wanted to learn the fundamentals and to make sure that when I put paint to canvas I knew how it was going to react. The subject matter would have to come later. In February of 1992, the Rodney King riots took place and in reaction to them I produced a series of multi media scribble drawings to depict the chaos that ensued. No matter how hard I tried there was always an organization to the attempt at chaos in my drawings. To my surprise this was reinforced when I saw images of people standing in line to loot stores. The patterned nature of the scribble drawings produced an abstract style of painting in the following years that lent itself to explorations of spirituality and the nature of death and decay."
“In the end it doesn’t matter how much control you have over the medium unless you realize how equally dependent you have to be on the accidental nature of abstract painting.” ~ D. Rose
On exhibit through JAN 26, 2010
SHOW YOURSELF, pt. 1
Photography by Blake Tucker
OCT 15 - DEC 8, 2009
After I produced the SF Spikes Soccer calendar last year, I began to get requests for personal photographs. As I invited people into my studio, many of them brought their own clothing, props and other gear that they wanted to incorporate into the shoot. I immediately keyed into this and reversed the idea---I started asking my models to prepare for their shoots by gathering objects, sharing their lists with me, and then bringing my own set of materials. Together we find poses that both of us want to see.
In this ongoing project, I find myself constantly wondering what people around me might choose to bring to this kind of session. If you are interested in showing yourself, you can contact me at blake@blaketucker.com - Blake Tucker
OCT 15 - DEC 8, 2009
JAZZ WITH A CITRUS TWIST
Digitized Ink Drawings by Omar Barba
AUG 26 - OCT 14
Omar loves design, clean lines, bold colors. These move him professionally and spiritually to produce art. He strives to produce images that have impact even if they are over the top. He is inspired by the color and design from the 1920's and 1930's and bold images of the pop culture movement 1960's to the 1970's.
image: 'Music Saves (The Blues)'' Giclee Print 24 x 24 2008
VIEW IMAGES
MANNEQUIN CHRONICLES - selections
Narrative photography by Dannell Powell
JUL 10 - AUG 26
The Mannequin Chronicles began accidentally. In the course of life, the author came across a mannequin. (Well, you never know when you might need one.) She then came across a head. (Already having a mannequin, she might as well acquire the head.) In the natural progression of things, the author put them in her car and began photographing. To the delight of family and friends, she brought them on outings. She eventually acquired more mannequins and took them on little adventures. (The family was quite pleased to assist.) Many outings, adventures, and photographs later, The Mannequin Chronicles emerged!
http://www.mannequinchronicles.com/
image: 'Cruisin'' Digital Archival Print 23 x 27 2008
SUPERMONKS
Works by Clay Vajgrt
I am one of the first generation raised on television and I have found my visual language to be very affected by it and other electronic media as well as comic books. My childhood was rife with fantasies of Superheroes and other “heroes” who were always portrayed in the violence of their heroic deeds. I have re-created thesewarriors into new Peace Heroes as these days I find those who can be at peace in the world to be my new heroes.
image: 'SuperMonk' Archival Print 14 x 11 2008
HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SF EXAMINER - APRIL 9, 2009
FANCY FOOTWORK
Imagery of footwear as metaphor for musing about freedom of thought and movement painted in oil by Heather Hanan
APRIL 8 - MAY 20
“Freedom of physical movement, freedom to be fierce, freedom to play all sides, this boot and shoe series takes unfinished business out into the rain, past known boundaries, and beyond the tired constrictions of good and evil. Quan Yin wears pink pumps and so does her cloven footed friend.
I engaged with every cliché that came to mind when these images began to spring forth and liked it so much that I began to will them onto to the canvas myself, which produced a less exciting boot, but probably a more grounded boot. Control shifts from completely outta, to very much too much; the swing of the pendulum breathing life in and out and the question, any question you can think of, answered with a dance.” – Heather Hanan
image: 'Disco Boot' Oil on Canvas 14 x 11 2008
DRAWN TO MEN
Pen and Ink drawings by William Ulrich
FEBRUARY 25 - APRIL 7
The work in this exhibit are selections from studies William Ulrich completed at Mark Chester’s Gay Men’s Sketch Group in San Francisco. Inspired by the variety of body types and pushed to ‘keep his hand moving’ by the 15 – 20 minute duration of each held pose, William’s renderings demonstrate a maturing art practice that reveals itself in his loose, deft pen strokes combined with an intrinsic understanding of the lines, volume and energy of the male form.
“Drawing is the basis for everything I do,” William shares, “from gouache/collages on paper to traditional oil paintings. My sketching style is usually pen & ink with a wash of color. I’m inspired by artists and styles ranging from the Renaissance and the Romantics to Andy Warhol and vintage porn. As a graphic designer, I am influenced by advertising, fashion and technology.” - W. Ulrich
NIGHTMARES OF SALOME – Paper collage and pen and ink on paper works by Roberto Montoya Mejia
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 25, 2009
“There is a Latin legend that Salome, the daughter of King Herod, fell in love with John the Baptist, before her Mother made her ask for his head. Each of these images portray Salome's memories of her birthday party, the dance and the beheading. To flirt with Salome is to flirt with Death, and the Dance of the Seven Veils is a dance with Death.” – R. Montoya Mejia
Image: 'The Waiting' Paper Collage, Pen and Ink on Paper 22 x 26 1997
DIGITAL TAPESTRIES - Ancient cloth tradition transmigrated to digital canvas by Gary Bacon
DECEMBER 3 – JANUARY 14
Gary Bacon has perfected a means of taking richly
colored images that he has photographed in exotic locations around the world and transforming them electronically into abstract tapestry-like images. Some of these images, although printed on flat print media and canvases, appear to have the depth of woven objects.
Image: 'Crossfire' Archival Digital Print 24" x18" 2008
BEER BUST BENEFIT
(& Artist's Reception)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 6 - 9 P
$8 at the door for Beer Bust (Moby Dick is open to anyone 21 + during the event; full bar service available during the Beer Bust at regular prices)
Photographer Blake Tucker turns his eye towards the Men of The San Francisco Spikes to capture images that depict the grace, strength and allure of the male form. This exhibit features selections from the upcoming calendar, Men of The San Francisco Spikes.
The exhibit runs October 8 - December 3
Image: Ryo's Flight 1/10, Digital Print, 21" x 25" 2008
AGGRESSIVE IDIOCY IN FIGURATIVE ABSTRACTION - paintings by Anna Seven
AUGUST 27 - OCTOBER 8
venue: Moby Dick
4049 18th Street (near Castro) SF
“Since I began to feel what color means I understand that I can do what I like with my colors no matter how realistic it goes. Or let’s say no matter how unrealistic it goes. Infatuation with color is a reason why I do almost everything differently.”
Image: The Rooster, Oil on Canvas, 31" x 25"
