Abstract Illustration by Jemal Diamond – Phantom Galleries

PLEASE join me for the OPENING RECEPTION of “Abstract Illustration by Jemal Diamond” Phantom Galleries at The Pierce Apts. curated by Vivian Giourousis. Friday, November 3, 2017. See teaser video.

Phantom Galleries is pleased to present a special collection of limited-edition prints by abstract artist Jemal Diamond. The collection, created solely on the Apple iPad, explores at the cross-section of digital design and traditional mark making to create new, contradictory, layered, abstracted figures and landscapes. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Jemal takes a playful, improvisational approach that aims to keep the viewer’s joyful engagement while introducing a wide-range of darker graphic indicators and visual cues.

For this exclusive collection, each limited-edition fine art print, hand-signed by Jemal, is beautifully mounted in a black satin wood frame, printed on Pura Fine Art velvet paper, 4-ply conservation rag mat, and acrylic non-glare glazing.

Artist Reception: First Friday, November 3rd, 7pm – 11pm
part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS #ArtWalkSJ
with live music performance by Cellista®

Exhibition dates: November 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018

Phantom Galleries at The Pierce Apts.
2 Pierce Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
Gallery open daily 9am–6pm. Free admission.
408-271-5151 • info@PhantomGalleries.com

PARKING: https://goo.gl/maps/VrFWw2kAhvz
Park at Convention Center Public Parking,
1199 W. San Salvador St., San Jose, CA 95113
Walk three blocks to Pierce Apartments,
2 Pierce Ave., San Jose, CA 95110

Curator Vivian Giourousis’ teaser video: click here.

October 7, 2017 0

Taking Liberties – Works/San José

Celebrating Works/San José’s 40th anniversary, “Hangman’s Strife” title by Tiffles B. will be included in TAKING LIBERTIES member group exhibition August 4 – August 20, 2017.

Join us for the Opening Reception: Friday, August 4
Part of #SanJose’s South First Friday #ArtWalkSJ
https://www.facebook.com/events/122113411759464/
Art Walk map: http://www.southfirstfridays.com/art-walk-map/

Works/San José
365 South Market Street
San Jose, CA
http://www.workssanjose.org/

2014-03-07-mounted — **“Hangman’s Strife”** – title by Sparkles B. 16.75″ x 40″ beautifully mounted on panel could be yours!

Taking Liberties, Works’ 2017 member exhibition is an arts community celebration of 40 years of democratic, community access art. This exhibit of artists who support the community building concept of Works will reveal the broad range of messages, experiences, methods, and styles of our multifaceted community. Members of Works/San José range from widely exhibited and collected artists to emerging artists and even some newcomers exhibiting for the first time. Celebrate the diversity of our visual arts community on view together at Works.

August 1, 2017 0

Mapping as Source: the Personal Cartography of Art Maps

My piece “Fly Me to the Moon” title by Jana E. will be included in Art Benicia’s MAPPING AS SOURCE: THE PERSONAL CARTOGRAPHY OF ART MAPS group exhibition July 29 – August 27, 2017.

Member Preview: Thursday, July 27th, 6-7 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 29th, 6-8 pm
https://artsbenicia.org/mapping-as-source/

Arts Benicia
991 Tyler Street, Ste. 114
Benicia, CA 94510

Juried by Katherine Harmon, author of one of my favorite books “You Are Here, Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination”!

“There has always been a mapping impulse in human consciousness. The map is the quintessential tool for charting human progress, collective knowledge, and personal experience. Maps establish boundaries and meanings. They are a source of discovery and use a specific language. They also provide windows into the unknown.”

“Artists chart singular perceptions rather than assert any collective truth.” (Katharine Harmon) The artist map conveys personal territory, calling out to viewers, “I Am Here”. Art maps can be used for exploration of the personal, the political, or as a tool to investigate the experimental. Mapping as Source focuses on the many ways artists use or create maps for personal expression.”

July 25, 2017 0

LACDA Electron Salon

My piece “Wifi Machine” title by @Nicology will appear at The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art‘s ELECTRON SALON group exhibition July 13 – August 10, 2017.

Downtown Art Walk: Thursday, July 13, 6-9pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 15, 6-9pm
Join us, we’ll be there for the opening!
Second Art Walk (closing): Thursday, August 10, 6-9pm

This exhibit also includes a special party for the Digital Art Community (DAC) at the SIGGRAPH convention, Wednesday, August 2, 6-9pm. http://www.siggraph.org/connect/digital-arts

The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art
Gallery Row area of downtown Los Angeles
104 E. 4th St. between Main and Los Angeles Streets
http://www.lacda.com/

Maps and Gallery Row information:
http://www.downtownartwalk.org/

July 11, 2017 0

#260/365

Titles given by viewers like you. What’s YOUR title? #TitleMe!

“The Barber Snail Quartet” – Michael E.

“Escarglow” – Sherry K.

“Hotel Toenail” – Chad H.

“New Owners for the Flintstone House” – Kristin L.

“Condos for sale” – Teresa S.

“It all boils down to one thing…” – Laurel D.

September 17, 2015 2

Halfway through 365 Days of “TitleMe!” 2015

I’m halfway through 365 Days of “TitleMe!” 2015, my drawing-a-day project for the year. HUNDREDS of titles have been contributed. They are amazing! Don’t miss YOUR chance to add your own creative titles and be included in the 365 Days of “TitleMe!” 2015 Art Book I’ll do at the end of the year. All contributors will get a FREE digital copy.

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