Through monotype prints and paintings, I recall experiential memories of landscape. Across the series, the interplay of field and frame, form and void, intention and ambiguity, structure and disarray is my focus. Visual juxtaposition becomes a mechanism to hold attention and create time for a sustained impression of visual space within the field of the work. Often an ordering framework – a grid or pattern – is interrupted, blurred, dissolved or refracted through the process of working. The trace of order in the underlying framework, still visible within the finished work, teases the mind’s tendency to search for perceptible structure – for repetition or rhythm – in the random array. By engaging the mind in perceptual play and disarming the intellectual focus of the viewer, my work aims to evoke the visceral response of that which initially inspired the work – the experience of space and light.

Please join us Thursday, September 22, for an opening reception and party. The event will be held from 5:30 – 8pm at One Union Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111.

Please join us Thursday, June 2nd for the opening reception and party. We will have refreshments and entertainment running from 5:30 – 8:30pm.

“The Travelers,” Opening reception
Thursday, June 2nd
5:30 – 8:30pm
Liquid Spaces Gallery/Sherwood Design Engineers
One Union Street (@ Front Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111

Please RSVP to rsvp@liquidspaces.org

Marking Time showcases the works of three San Francisco artists: Bernadette Jiyong Frank, Angela Willetts and Jeong Im Yi. Their works address experiences of one of the fundamental structures of the universe – Time. “Marking Time”, here, references the artists’ explorations of various dimensions of the measurement and recording of Time, including: sequences of events and the intervals between them; recording the motions of change; the continuum in which events occur in succession from the past to the present and on to the future; traces of the past found in the present; and the spatial reference frame which triggers one’s perception of time and space. Each artist expresses a motion of Time in her brush strokes, repetitive process and colors.

blue-turquoise-gray, 2009 - Bernadette Jiyong Frank

Visceral Time, 2010 - Angela Willetts

Mr. Morgan, 2008 - Jeong Im Yi

We are pleased to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, ‘Orange Ocean’ featuring new works by Cathy Ellis. The solo show, which features large-scale oil paintings and drawings on wood panel and paper, displays a body of work that is both beautiful and perplexing. There is skill in the technique and depth to the subject matter, both of which lend themselves to a unique viewing experience.

Cathy Ellis:
Often my work begins with a landscape or architectural structure that interests me. This area then becomes a stage where I introduce a loose narrative based on common human experiences, both real and imagined. I build a world that is part romanticism and part social critique. Idealism and disaster coexist with more everyday concerns like eating, sleeping, work and recreation.

The exhibition will run from October 3rd – January 5th. A private artist talk and viewing will be held in December. For more info please email colin@liquidspaces.org.

Liquid SPACES Gallery is open by appointment Monday – Friday from 9am – 6pm. For appointment please call 415-677-7300 or email colin@liquidspaces.org. 1 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Where: 443 Sutter St

San Francisco, CA 94108

Time: 6pm-8pm book signing / 8pm-10:30pm open party

Cost: Free with RSVP, or click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Opening July 8, 2010
5:30-8:00pm

One Union Street (@ Front St), San Francisco, CA 94111
Food, Drink, and Music

Liquid SPACES non-profit  is excited to showcase the work of Emily Huffman, an innovative painter, sculptor, and installation artist working in a variety of mediums. Her current show, titled ‘Amalgam’ will be showing at our One Union gallery from July 8th – August 31.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday July 8th from 5:30-8pm!

Please come celebrate the opening of this unique showcase of work.

Opening March 4, 2010
5:30-8:30pm

One Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 (Union @ Front St)
Food, Drink, and Live Music

Liquid SPACES non-profit  invites you to see the work of Andrew Merriss, a talented young painter working in oil on wood panel. Merriss’ work is bold and original, and shows the maturity and innovation of an artist well beyond his years.

The newly installed show titled ‘CARBONMIX’, featuring Merriss’ most recent large-scale work, is currently on display at our One Union Street exhibition space. Please save the date for our Opening Reception & Party on Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. We will have food, drink and live music.

It is rare that we have the chance to introduce a relatively undiscovered artist of this caliber, and invite you all to come celebrate the opening of this solo show.

Please RSVP to colin@liquidspaces.org. We hope to see you there!

"Carbonhero 3" by Andrew Merriss

"Orange Pulley" by Andrew Merriss

Our seleceted artist will be travelling to Serampore, India next month to help kick-start an art curriculum at the Pathways to Children Adopt-A-School.

Click here to see pictures from the event!

View the Silent Auction

Liquid SPACES/Pathways to Children Fundraising Fashion Show
October 22nd, 2009 5:30-9:30pm

Arkitektura In Situ 560 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103

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This is a fundraising fashion show to be held on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Arkitektura showroom in SOMA.  This fashion show is sponsored by Liquid SPACES, a non-profit organization that supports emerging artists.  Liquid SPACES is collaborating with Pathways to Children’s Adopt-A-School in Serampore, India (suburb of Calcutta) that gives children living in extreme poverty, the opportunity to get an education. Pathways to Children is currently funding the school’s operation budget and is in process of sending a school administrator from the United States there to develop curriculums and volunteer programs. The school is also doing a pilot program, bringing 6 to 8 children (ages 3-12) from the Red Light District, giving them housing (along with a counselor) and gradually integrating them with the slum children.

We are fundraising to support Liquid SPACES’ Artist trip to establish an art program for the school which would help these poverty stricken and troubled children heal. This would provide them an outlet to release their emotions and integrate themselves into society.  

Event Details:

Co-Hosted with Arkitektura In-Situ 560 Ninth St. San Francisco, CA (SOMA district)

Thursday October 22nd, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Suggested Donation

General tickets $20 (includes two drink tickets, complimentary appetizers, and one raffle ticket)

VIP $50 (includes exclusive seating area for guests, complimentary catered food, refreshments, and champagne, and one raffle ticket)

PLEASE PRINT OUT AND BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION AND PHOTO ID TO THE REGISTRATION TABLE ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT TO RECEIVE DRINK TICKETS, RAFFLE TICKETS, AND VIP PASSES.  Registration opens at 5:00 pm. 

Silent Auction

A silent auction will be held throughout the evening to raise funds for the Artist trip.  Past Liquid SPACES’ artists and friends have generously donated artwork and other items.  We are still looking for donations for our silent auction.  If you are interested in donating, please contact colin@liquidspaces.org.

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Artists’ Reception:
Thursday, August 27th
5:30pm-8pm
One Union Street (Union @ Front)
San Francisco, CA 94111

Please rsvp to colin@liquidspaces.org