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Gallery Bergelli

September 25 - October 31, 2009

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http://bergelli.com/
(415) 945-9454

483 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939

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San Francisco Night, oil on canvas, 16x20 inches

Gallery Bergelli is pleased to present new paintings by Bryn Craig, on view from September 25 to October 30, 2009. The opening reception will be held on Friday, September 25th from 5pm-7pm. Bryn Craig´s oils are rich with luminous color. His subject manner lends itself to recalling a moment, a scene, frozen in time. Craig’s street scenes of familiar haunts in Marin, take us on our own nostalgic journey to that special night out with our friends, meeting under the glowing marquee at the Rafael Theater or gathering for dinner in a crowded restaurant in Larkspur. The street quiet, but aglow from the candlelit interiors, the neon signs of the business and a hint of moonlight are all subjects of Bryn Craig’s desire to capture and freeze the light. The artist says about his work: "I am interested in finding the poetry and beauty in the most ordinary of places and things. I try to portray a warm cozy feeling simply because I am attracted to such a place at such a moment and I like to convey that to others. I like to "walk into" my painting, have a seat, and put my feet up. Whether my subject is the corner of a room or a long view of a city street at night, there will be something inviting that makes me want to go there." Born in Pennsylvania in 1931, Craig developed a passion for painting from his earliest years. He studied at the Philadelphia Museum College of Art and spent summers at the Art Students League in New York. His work has been shown in exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum as well as the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC. He has received numerous awards and has been featured in American Artist magazine. Gallery Bergelli features contemporary and original paintings and sculptures done by national and international artists. It presents work that is both visually exciting and technically strong in a unique and inviting art space. It is located in an historic building in the heart of charming downtown Larkspur, California. Larkspur, known for its abundance of fine dining establishments, is about 12 miles north of San Francisco. Any art lover or collector travelling between San Francisco and the famed Northern California Wine Country will not regret making the 2 mile trek off Highway 101 to Gallery Bergelli. Open Daily 10-4 Or by appointment Directions From Highway 101, take the Paradise/Tamalpais exit and proceed west on Tamalpais. Tamalpais curves and becomes Redwood. Turn right onto Corte Madera, which becomes Magnolia. Proceed about 2/3 of a mile to Gallery Bergelli on the left.

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