Mixed Media, Collage & Acrylic paintings
Opening Reception Saturday May 19, 6-9 PM
Valerie Sobelopens a window on a fantasy world inhabited by dreamlike creatures, plants and other living organisms whose
portraits lend themselves to closer examination, inviting you to step into, and, if if you are willing to, lose
yourself in, the fanciful, eerie, and often contemplative microcosms of her personal world.
Come take a stroll into that world at Giorgi Gallery on Saturday, March 10 5-9pm
Show runs Mar 10 thru April 1
Giorgi Gallery 2911 Claremont Ave. Berkley
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Paul Graf has a degree from CCAC, and is currently a member of the Sculpture Faculty at the Academy of Art University in SF, as well as a yearly guest instructor at the Mendocino Art Center.
These “sculptural drawings” reflect his approach to the interface between 2 & 3 dimensional art, & the raised textures that are the graphic results. In different lightings and viewed from different angles, many aspects of the image come forward or recede as you move about. Rhythmic forms with subtle shifting are used to create atmospheres, or small worlds in their own right.
Tango Dancers
Dante sculptures combines ancient and modern rituals, extracting archetypes and stylized motifs. She pays homage to the many facets of the human spirit, characterized by warmth, humor and sometimes political commentary.” Much of her sculpture explores the dynamics between round organic forms and hard rigid angles. By exaggerating this interplay, her work creates a sense of tension which is both lively and sensual.
Dante has exhibited in numerous shows in the United States and Italy. She has been showcased exhibits such as “Art on the Rock at Alcatraz”, and “The Day of the Dead” Exhibition at The Museum of Mexican Art. In 1990, she received the prestigious Art of Peace Award from the Artist Embassy International for her sculpture “Woman’s Liberation”, which was chosen by the Oakland Art Commission as a gift to Nelson Mandela and the people of South Africa.
Elisabeth studied art and history in Paris and when she moved to the United States she started designing jewelry. When she travels around the world, she finds beautiful, antique, vintage or ethnic brooches and pendants that will become the focal pieces of her unique necklaces. She sometimes keeps those incredible finds for years before finding the right stones to compliment them. She works with fancy semi-precious stones and precious metals.
For her, a necklace is like a painting, colors and textures have to flow and blend together. And like paintings, she signs all her necklaces and bracelets with her unique tag.
She has been participating in artist’s open studios and art shows since 2003.
Sunday March 4 4pm
Mechelle Lachaux
blues & jazz singer
Supporting Women Artists Now!
A Women’s History Month Event
Welcoming the beautiful soulful voice of Mechelle Lachaux and her string ensemble
Mechelle is a native of Oakland specializing in jazz and blues. She is the artistic founder and director of the Black Jazz Ensemble Theatre Performances. Performing since age 10, her voice is one that reaches deep into the listener.
Sunday March 11 4pm
Javier Trujillo
classical latin guitarist
Performing original works and others
Javier’s style combines his Andean roots with jazz, Brazilian rhythms and other Latin American music. He will be performing music from all over Latin America including his own pieces. A wonderful, warm sound with outstanding technique, Javier is an amazing artist.
Sunday March 25 4pm
Rebecca Trujillo
Classical Pianist
Performing works of the Americas featuring Gershwin, De Falla, Piazzolla and maybe a surprise….Orchestra Z, a new Bay Area tango orchestra, will be joining!
The Real Jazz Quartet is based in San Francisco, and features the music of Coltrane, Miles Davis, Monk, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington and a Latin Jazz twist with compositions by Chick Corea, Hermeto Pascoal as well as Original Jazz. The Quartet is exited to be performing in San Francisco as well as throughout the Bay Area, and has its sights set on Recording, Touring, and appearances at Jazz Festivals. A group you won’t want to miss!
Giorgi Gallery
is pleased to invite you to a concert “Caffe degli Artisti” featuring French and Italian songs by Due Zighi Baci on Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 7 pm
Joint Album Release Concert: Jessie Turner and Emily Bezar
Sunday, December 4th 7pm – 10pm
The Giorgi Gallery 2911 Claremont Ave., Berkeley
Tickets: $12 at the door Reservations are recommended
please contact: demivox@emilybezar.com
Oakland singer-songwriters Jessie Turner and Emily Bezar present an evening of jazz, original songs and international music in celebration of the release of their new albums, Turner’s “Jazz International”, and Bezar’s “Fooled By Yesterday”.
JESSIE TURNER
Singer and songwriter Jessie Turner, best-known for her original compositions, follows the lead taken in her last CD in which she began her affair with international music. In this, her first CD primarily of covers, she takes us on a romantic journey through the Mexican Corrido, French Cabaret, Bossa, American Jazz, and other varied selections. This seemingly disparate collection of songs is firmly melded together by Turner’s supple vocals — pristine in the classical pieces, subtle and smoky in the jazz ballads, and many shades between and beyond.
http://jessieturner.bandcamp.com/album/jazz-international
EMILY BEZAR
Emily Bezar is an alchemist, a truly unique singer and composer who draws freely from classical, jazz, rock, pop and electronic music to create a sound world all her own. Her soaring voice and keyboard-centric arrangements have earned her comparisons to Kate Bush and Tori Amos as well as to jazz icon Keith Jarrett and rock legend Frank Zappa. Since 1993 she has released 5 albums of original music on her own label, DemiVox Records. Her new album ”Fooled By Yesterday” is her first recording to include keyboard improvisations and interpretations of classical and jazz standards.
“Haunting art-rock…beautifully synthesizes elements of new music, jazz and pop.” – Downbeat
http://emilybezar.bandcamp.com/album/fooled-by-yesterday
