Last Chance to See The Art of Clouds :: Closing Reception August 23

You are cordially invited to join us for the Closing Reception of

The Art of Clouds
Saturday, August 23, 5:00 to 7:30 pm 
(the gallery will open at 3:00 if you want to avoid the crowd)
 

From fleeting formations to dramatic skies, clouds have taken center stage this summer in The Art of Clouds, a group exhibition featuring photography, painting, mixed media, and installation by a dynamic range of Bay Area artists. 

Clouds have long inspired artists as symbols of impermanence, wonder, and the imagination. The Art of Clouds brings this timeless subject into contemporary focus, offering interpretations that are atmospheric, conceptual, and deeply personal.  Featured works include striking skyscapes captured through the lens, paintings that blur realism and abstraction, mixed-media pieces that echo the layered nature of clouds, and an installation that allow visitors to physically engage with the sky's shifting moods.

We hope you won't miss this stunning collection that explores the ever-changing essence of clouds in art, imagination, and nature.  

These participating artists offer a unique perspective on the sky above the Bay Area and beyond:
Gale Antokal, Francis Baker, Paola Berthoin, Ginnie Chabre, Mark Citret, Laura Graham, Sarah Grew, Ake Grunditz, Irene Imfeld, Patrick Jagger, Jennifer LaPierre, Laurel Anderson Malinovsky, Melina Meza, Julia Nelson-Gal, Deborah O'Grady, Ginny Parsons, Maja Planinac, Fernando Reyes, Alex Starfield, Styrous, Christine Watten, Jan Watten, Sharon Wickham, Thomas Winz, Wilton Wong, June Yokell 

In case you missed the stellar write-up of the show - here is the glowing review in Midbrow Oakland written by Vita Hewitt:  Clouds Take Center Stage in Dreamlike Exhibit  "What we see in the sky and what we imagine it to be: beautiful and just beyond reach, even as climate change alters color and composition."

We hope you will join us for the closing of this very special exhibit!

Watch a snippet of the show by clicking on the video below to experience the exhibit.

Below are just a few examples of pieces in the show. Please visit our Instagram page or our website to view more work in the show.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

ANNOUNCING  OUR  NEXT  EXHIBIT

ALIGNED

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Closing Reception:  Saturday, November 1, 5:00 - 7:30pm

We are pleased to present Aligned, a group exhibition showcasing the work of six women artists, woven together in a vivid tapestry of expression. Each artist, with her unique voice and vision, contributes to a collective narrative that resonates with universal themes of connection and creativity.

From the vibrant abstractions of Valerie Corvin to the surreal digital landscapes of Lisa Levine, Aligned maps a spectrum of style and sensibility. Kim Cardoso’s luminous encaustics converse with minimalism, while Anne Rabe’s photographs open a dialogue between tradition and modernity. Dee Tivenan’s emotive paintings echo the experiential textures found in Dobee Snowber’s mixed media works, bridging the gap between the abstract and the figurative.

Aligned is a testament to the power of artistic community and the invisible threads that bind us. It invites viewers to discover harmony within contrast and to explore the diverse ways art can narrate stories, evoke emotion, and capture moments of shared humanity.

We are thrilled with SquareCylinder!

SquareCylinder offers quality art journalism! They have a mix of seasoned and talented emerging art critics who focus on selected gallery and museum exhibitions as well as articles of commentary and opinion about issues facing the art world of Northern California. SquareCylinder stresses their independence, meaning that their writers are obliged to nobody but themselves in voicing their opinions.

Check out their gallery listings and reviews to keep up to date with the Bay Area Art Scene!

ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY

  Gray Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 12 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by the late Kenneth Baker, former SF Chronicle Art Critic, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…A space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…”   The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area – in a non-traditional art space.  We are proud that many artists began their art career at Gray Loft Gallery.
 
“I have always enjoyed this gallery, superb atmosphere and lighting. The polished and worn hardwood floors creek slightly in places as you climb to the third floor, providing a granular and unique, organic aesthetic. This is a do-not-miss venue in the East Bay.”  –  Facebook Review

Gray Loft Gallery has received "Best Art Gallery" in the Oakland Magazine's Readers Choice Award in 2016, 2017, 2021 and voted one of five top art galleries in 2022 and 2023.

 

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GRAY LOFT GALLERY
is a proud member of the Oakland Art Murmur, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
and Jingletown Arts and Business Association

Upcoming Gallery Hours: 
August 9, 1:00 - 3:00, August 16, 11:00 - 3:00, and by appointment
We would be happy to meet you in the gallery - please contact us to make an appointment

2889 Ford Street #32, third floor, Oakland CA 94601
Third Floor - not wheelchair accessible.