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Roll Up Gallery / Public Works

July 8 - July 8, 2011

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161 Erie Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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Human Life: The Art of Story Telling Exhibition
"A scar is what happens when the world is made of flesh." Leonard Cohen See life changing narratives of injury, pride and survival at the Roll-Up Gallery's 'Human Life: The Art of Story Telling Exhibition.' Akin to crevices in the Earth, the artwork featured in this show serves as symbolic evidence of humanity's resilience and beauty, and also allows the viewer a window into another's experience. Explore your desire to look at what's normally hidden. Featuring the work of local bay area artists: Portraits by Ricardo Castro. An exhibit of scars and the stories behind them. http://web.mac.com/castrofoto/iWeb/%20Fotos%20Castro%20/Scars.html Anthony Papini painted a detailed painting everyday day for 365 days. The re-accruing theme in these paintings is traffic and congestion. The paintings convey the grit of modern existence. www.goingyellowgreen.com Painted Histories by Ricardo Rodriguez. www.merkintosh.com & more surprises! Opening Friday July 8th. 7:00 - 10:00 pm Free 21 + Curator: Betty Bigas Assistant: Lauryn Laporte