Transparency Wave, Rita's show, will grace our gallery from now until June 25th.
Please join us for the opening this Saturday, June 3, from 12-6 pm. Rita give an Artist's Talk at 2:00.
Bald Head Empty Mind No Zen
That's the name of John Maroney's new book, which he shared with us today. Some passages from that book:
To be a serious student of Zen is OK. Just not too serious.
You could say Zen is like business as usual, with an outrageously funny sense of humor.
Can anyone say they are permanently Enlightened? NO!
John Maroney loved to laugh, that's for sure. As people left, he would say, "Enjoy yourself!"
Last Chance
photo by Dewitt Cheng
p.s. Below: the artiste duo Anne and Gugger Petter, who paid us a visit today.
Do not miss Tom Akawie's dazzling show! Three more days, tomorrow, May 26th, through Sunday, May 28th. Our hours are noon to 6 pm.
Two more weeks
Landscape with Atomic Piles (detail)
Only two more weeks to experience Tom Akawie's glowing show, a truly amazing survey of his extraordinary career. These are museum quality pieces that deserve serious attention. The range from sinuous landscape to photorealism to far out mandala-like mysticism makes this show a must see. And don't forget the ice cream pop up at Andy's on Saturday. -Peter
tom akawie's opening
The artist with one of his latest works
Tom's airbrushed paintings are remarkable. The detail. The iridescence. And the colors shift as you move around the room.
Another exciting gathering of friends, old and new.
And speaking of friends, old and new: Leslie Jo Tone, a former student of Tom's, showed up. They hadn't seen each other in twenty years.
Hanging Tom Akawie's Show
Join us Saturday, May 6, 12-6 pm for the opening!
Last weekend to see Greg Wilson's photos
This is the last weekend to see Greg Wilson's unique and exquisite photos. They have graced our walls for the past four weeks, and I will be sad to see them go.
p.s. And just in case you need any more motivation, Andytown is having an ice cream pop up on Saturday – so come on down to the 3000 block of Taraval @40th and have some fun. –Cheers, Peter
Mis Amigas: Anne, Claudia, y Maria
Just when everything was looking bleak and masses of humanity were heading for Hippy Hill @4:20, in came tres lovely women. A little vino, a few songs (Guantanamero, De Colores, Get Together Now, Both Sides Now, Amazing grace), Carmencita, and beautiful art – this is what FOG is all about. ❤️ Pedro
How Does He Do It?
Greg Wilson brought in a shadow box containing some of the objects he used to make his photographs, which will be on display until April 30th. Fascinating!
This body of work began five years ago as photograms—pictures produced on light-sensitive paper without a camera. Greg then experimented making enlargements of these objects without using a negative. Where a photographic negative would traditionally rest, he placed a scrap of lace, a feather, algae, a fist of fishing lures, or a butterfly.
The photograph below was made using the tiny piece of algae (upper left in shadow box).
A Long weekend at Fog
My Thursdays at FOG start on Taraval with Carmen's visit to Mark at Cara Glass - she knows he has a treat ready. Then it's my turn for a treat - into Andytown for my cappuccino. Assorted hellos to John and Jenny at Sweet Passion and Stacey at her hair salon, and a visit with Jeanie on the bench. Water in the bowl, some snacks for the art lovers, doors open, and here we go....
-Peter
p.s. We'll be open Easter Sunday. Actually, we'll be open every Sunday during April.
Greg Wilson's Opening
Greg Wilson standing beside a collection of his C Prints.
An exquisite show of pictures produced on light-sensitive paper without a camera. A fun opening, including kids, dogs, and humans.
Hanging Greg Wilson's Show
left to right: Greg Wilson, Carmen
Sunshine on a Rainy Day
It was a rainy afternoon ... and then Katy Tang, our district supervisor, walked in. She and Ming hit it off.
Ming's Dynasty
Ming’s wife, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter stopped by FOG today.
St. Patrick's Day On Our Street
St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow and I would like to take the opportunity to honor three Irish gentlemen who own businesses on our very street. As I sip my fabulous cappuccino I salute Michael McCrory from Andytown. Right next door is where John Campbell bakes his Irish specialties at Jennies' Sweet Passion Bakery. A little farther to the west is Marc Hobden at Cara Glass, a bustling workshop that manufactures custom made wooden windows. Hats off to all three of you and thank you for making our neighborhood a more diverse and enriching environment. I plan to do some Irish music tomorrow afternoon in your honor. -Cheers, Peter
Inbox
Dear Anne & Peter,
Whenever I/we visit FOG, we always come away feeling joyously positive and energized. While there and afterwards, I find I can actually put away the terrible reality of today's politics.
The demonstration today was a feast for the eyes; Ming is quite a lovely, happy man. Thank you for what you do for our community!
Peace,
Barbara
Ming's mesmerizing calligraphy demonstration
Ming demonstrated five different types of calligraphy for us: Cursive, Running, Regular, Clerical, and Seal.
Each scroll is stamped with this symbol for Good Luck.
We take a quick break from watching Ming's calligraphy demonstration to walk a couple doors down and watch the calligraphy going on at Andytown!
Peter's Thursday
Exciting day on Taraval. First Richard Kamler comes by and is really taken by Ming's show. True artist-to-artist appreciation. Then Andytown's crew comes by with a cart laden with coffee beans soon to be exquisitely roasted and brewed. Then Ming comes by with some artist pals. Don't forget to swing by FOG on Saturday around 2:00 for a live demonstration of Ming's artistry. -Peter p.s. We'll be open Sundays in March!
Ming and his pals.
Is that Richard? Richard Kamler? Yes!
Ready for roasting at Andytown.
Ming's Opening
Ming used a gigantic brush for this piece. The title is HEALTH.
Soon as we walked in the big red door for Ming's opening, we were caught up in a wave of great energy. Ming enjoyed explaining his calligraphy to us, and we had a blast looking. Next Saturday, March 11 at 2:00, he'll be bringing his brushes and ink and treating us to a demonstration.
Hanging Ming's Show
Join us for Mak Ming Chan's opening this Saturday, March 4, from 12-6 pm. Ming will be joining us at 2:00.