Gray Loft Gallery ~ COMMON GROUND reception

The reception for COMMON GROUND was very well attended. Thanks to all of you who joined us in celebrating this fabulous exhibit! The show is up until May 16th, so if you missed the reception, you will have other opportunities to see the show, either at the next 2nd Friday reception on May 8th, or when the gallery is open on Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00, or by appointment. Here are a few photos of the evening.   Artists in the show, from right to left: Joe Slusky, Hadley Williams, Larry Davidson, Phil Dow, Katie Hawkinson, Jon Wessel, John Wood and curator/gallery founder Jan Watten. COMMON GROUND A group show of seven artists whose collective vision is unified by abstraction and the basic elements of light, color, form, gesture, markings and tactility.  Artists: Larry Davidson – photography Philip Dow – sculpture Katie Hawkinson – painting Joseph Slusky – sculpture Jon Wessel – painting Hadley Williams – painting John Wood – painting Show dates: April 10 – May 16, 2015 2nd Friday Art Walk reception: May 8, 6 – 9 pm Rock Wall Wine Company tasting: Saturday, May 16, 3:00 to 5:00 pm (last day of show) Gallery Hours:  Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Sundays by appointment                         (call 510-499-3445)

We had a fabulous time at the annual Slow Art Day event, which is a world-wide celebration of art designed to encourage us to discover the joy of looking at art by slowing down and observing artwork - a valuable exercise in our fast-paced world. We had a very contemplative experience and the attendees thoroughly enjoyed the time they spent with each piece they viewed.  After the art viewing, we had a lively, fruitful, and reflective discussion with a few of the artists in the show. Here are a few photos that capture the inspiring experience.

GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakland, California 94601 510.499.3445 DIRECTIONS Gallery Hours:   Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sundays by appointment Gray Loft Gallery is a proud member of the Jingletown Arts and Business Association and the Oakland Art Murmur Facebook Website Email Blog Instagram Copyright © 2015 Gray Loft Gallery, All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you signed our guest book, are a friend or are interested in the arts. Thank you for your support! Our mailing address is: Gray Loft Gallery 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakand, CA 94601

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COMMON GROUND    

~ A very sneak peek          
~ Opening Reception       
~ Slow Art Day    
~ Review: Creative Confidential   
~ Review: The Monthly Review.com   

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Gray Loft Gallery ~ COMMON GROUND Opening Reception

"Beside" painting by Katie Hawkinson

Please join us for the 2nd Friday Art Walk artist reception for  COMMON GROUND April 10, 6:00 to 9:00 pm   Gray Loft Gallery is very pleased to present COMMON  GROUND, a group show of seven artists whose collective vision is unified by abstraction and the basic elements of light, color, form, gesture, makings and tactility.  “At its most basic level, a mark or gesture is about the transfer of energy from an artist's hand to a surface or substrate. It recalls a moment in time, or – on a grander scale – a moment in history. On an existential level, it declares, "I exist." – Jon Wessel Artists: Larry Davidson – photography Philip Dow – sculpture Katie Hawkinson – painting Joseph Slusky – sculpture Jon Wessel – painting Hadley Williams – painting John Wood – painting Show dates: April 10 – May 16, 2015   Artists’ opening reception:   2nd Friday, April 10, 6 – 9 pm   2nd Friday Art Walk reception:   May 8, 6 – 9 pm   Slow Art Day: Saturday, April 11     www.slowartday.com   Rock Wall Wine Company tasting:     Saturday, May 16, 3:00 to 5:00 pm  (last day of show) Gallery Hours:   Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Sundays by appointment   (call 510-499-3445) "Neutron Dance" photo by Larry Davidson  "Correspondence" sculpture by Philip Dow "Kingfisher Fog" painting by Katie Hawkinson "Rendezvous" sculpture by Joe Slusky "Beyond Its Confinds" mixed media on paper by Jon Wessel "Lines XI" painting by Hadley Williams "Arbitrary Associations" painting by John Wood

2nd Friday Art Walk Oakland/Alameda Estuary gallery receptions April 10, 2015 6 - 9 pm  IN  JINGLETOWN: Float Gallery, 1091 Calcot Place #116 Ford Street Studios/Anastasia Schipani, 2934 Ford Street #30 Gray Loft Gallery, 2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor Jingletown Art Studios and Gallery, 3001 Chapman Street           IN ALAMEDA: Artistic Home Studio and Boutique, 1419 Park Street     Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru at Lincoln     Gallery K, Rhythmix Cultural Center , 2513 Blanding Avenue     Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street                Pixies and Peonies, 2305 Santa Clara Ave            Redux Studios & Gallery, 2315 Lincoln    Studio 23, 2309B Encinal Avenue             Please check with each gallery for participation and hours. Support the Arts along the Oakland/Alameda Estuary! GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakland, California 94601 510.499.3445 DIRECTIONS Gallery Hours:   Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sundays by appointment Gray Loft Gallery is a proud member of the Jingletown Arts and Business Association and the Oakland Art Murmur Facebook Website Email Blog Instagram Copyright © 2015 Gray Loft Gallery, All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you signed our guest book, are a friend or are interested in the arts. Thank you for your support! Our mailing address is: Gray Loft Gallery 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakand, CA 94601