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Creativity Explored

April 30 - June 18, 2009

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3245 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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Repetition Image by John Patrick McKenzie
Donor-Only Preview Reception: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Opening Reception: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Eight highly original artists, each of whose work is unique but is united through the use of repetitive processes across media and style, will be showcased at the Creativity Explored gallery in Repetition. This arresting exhibition, which highlights studio practice, reveals the natural way that artists work, as well as a compelling impulse to do a specific thing. It also addresses the range of subtleties and the sophistication that can be achieved through the persistent exploration of a single subject and medium. Eric Larson, exhibition curator, instructor, and artist, says, “The idea for this show evolved from observing a variety of Creativity Explored artists over a number of years and being struck by certain artists who continually repeat the same symbols, compositions, marks, and lines. By choosing to limit their options in this way, they are creating very interesting and powerful bodies of work. “ Artists whose work will be on view include Mary Belknap, Claus Groeger, Camille Holvet, John Patrick McKenzie, Jose Nunez, Evelyn Reyes, Ana Maria Vidalon, and Marilyn Wong. The majority of the exhibition is works on paper, with the inclusion of assemblage and ink on canvas. Artworks range from stand-alone compositions to groupings that show the subtle variations, development, and refinement of a given theme over time.