Showing posts with label Javier Manrique. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Javier Manrique. Show all posts

Friday, February 28, 2025

Only Two More Weeks of Beyond The Frame!

Closing soon!  
Please don't miss this stellar exhibit!


  
 
There are only two more weeks of our celebration of large-scale art!

Please join us in the gallery soon to see this exhibit!
We will be open this Saturday, March 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 or join us at the Closing Reception on Saturday, March 8, 4:00 – 6:30 pm.
The gallery will be open at 2:00 on March 8. 
Or contact us to make an appointment to see the show!


Beyond The Frame
A Celebration of Large-Scale Art

The featured artists in the show bring diverse perspectives to painting—ranging from non-representational to figurative—each delving deeply into their unique artistic processes and personal inspirations. Their artistic philosophies encompass a broad spectrum whose approaches vary widely yet share a common emphasis on transformation. 

These values include works that allow sensations to evolve into form, as well as pieces envisioned as arenas where light and gesture converge to create vibrant, evocative compositions. Some of the painting on view emerge from an atmosphere of shadow and shape, capturing a sense of fluidity and potential, while others respond to the sensual and seductive qualities of life, striving to convey those emotions through art. These works aim to transport viewers through images, sounds, and emotions, recreating profound and transformative sensations.

 
Featured Artists
please click to read more about the artists
Christine Ferrouge      Judith Foosaner
Dulama LeGrande      Mary Ann Leff
Javier Manrique      Michael Shemchuk
Simone Simon      John Wood

Join us in celebrating creativity and investing in art that inspires!

Examples of works in the show are below. 
Please check out our Instagram page for more examples of work in the show.

We hope to see you in the gallery!


   



  




REVIEWS and WRITE UPS!
We are thrilled with the recent reviews of our current exhibit Beyond the Frame!
Click here to read the stellar review by gifted writer Malcolm Ryder.

Check out this video of the show by Eric Swenson who captured the exhibit beautifully.
We are delighted with the graphic review  Big Paint in a Small Space by Rita Sapunor from MIdbrow! 
Check out the story about Jingletown “A town in the middle of a city” by Liam O'Donoghue in his podcast East Bay Yesterday!  We thank him for his support of the gallery and Jingletown!


Are You Interested in Art Collecting or Supporting the Arts?
Whether you're a seasoned collector or looking to start your collection, this is the perfect time to explore our latest exhibition. This exhibits features a diverse range of art in various sizes and price points.
Now more than ever, supporting the arts is crucial. By participating in our exhibition, you're not only adding value to your collection but also directly supporting talented artists.
Interested in Supporting the Gallery? Click
here to contribute and make a difference.
We appreciate your support of the gallery and the arts! 
THANK YOU!



photo by Susan West


PURPLE
April 12 - May 11, 2025
Please join us in April to see this exhibit of PURPLE images, juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Art and Jan Watten.  
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Closing ReceptionSunday, May11, 500 – 7:30 pm


We are thrilled to present this exhibit in conjunction with the first PhotoCarmel held by Center for Photographic Art - a month-long celebration of photography!



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.


 



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

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment
Closing Reception Saturday March 8 hours:  2:00 - 6:30pm.

2889 Ford Street #32, third floor, Oakland CA 94601
Not wheelchair accessible.



























  


























Thursday, January 30, 2025

Beyond the Frame ~ Wine & Chocolate Tasting and Video



Beyond The Frame
A Celebration of Large-Scale Art
January 18 - March 8, 2025

Show Updates
Check out this wonderful video of the show by Eric Swenson who captured the exhibit beautifully.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting! 
Join us on Saturday, February 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wines by Tessier Winery and artisan chocolate by Craft Chocolates
Wine, chocolate and art make a wonderful paring!

Closing Reception: Saturday, March 8, 4:00 – 6:30 pm

 
We hope you will stop by the gallery soon to see this vibrant and beautiful exhibit.  The featured artists in the show bring diverse perspectives to painting—ranging from non-representational to figurative—each delving deeply into their unique artistic processes and personal inspirations. Their artistic philosophies encompass a broad spectrum whose approaches vary widely yet share a common emphasis on transformation. 

 
Featured Artists
Christine Ferrouge      Judith Foosaner
Dulama LeGrande      Mary Ann Leff
Javier Manrique      Michael Shemchuk
Simone Simon      John Wood

Examples of works in the show are below. 
Please check out our Instagram page for more examples of work in the show.

We hope to see you soon!









 
 






photo by Jacqueline Walter


PURPLE
  Please join us in April to see this exhibit of PURPLE images, juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Art and Jan Watten.  

This exhibit will be in conjunction with PhotoCarmel!  We are thrilled to partner with CPA in this month-long celebration of photography! 

Jury selections will be announced soon.





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.



 




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

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment

2889 Ford Street #32, third floor, Oakland CA 94601
Not wheelchair accessible.




















Friday, April 6, 2018

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Magnificent opening tomorrow


Join us on April 7th!

 



 



Please join us for the artists' reception
this Saturday, April 7th, 4:00 to 6:30 pm.


Gray Loft Gallery is extremely pleased to present Magnificent, a group show that celebrates large-scale work by Bay Area artists.  The pieces in the exhibit include painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture.  Chosen not only for their scale - but also for their visual impact - the works have an intensity, significance and brilliance.  The exhibit hopes to inspire viewers to explore the experience of viewing large two- and three-dimensional artwork in a gallery setting.


Participating Artists
 
Betty Jo Costanzo       Katie Hawkinson        Silvie Lukacova
Javier Manrique        Julie Nelson-Gal        Ginny Parsons
Bruce Pizzichill       Simone Simon       Jan Watten
Jon Wessel       Tom White       John Wood



If you can't make the opening reception,
here are other opportunities to see the show: 

2nd Friday Jingletown Reception, April 13, 6 – 9 pm
Slow Art Day, Saturday, April 14, 12:00 – 2:00 pm  (please email us for more info or to RSVP)
Closing reception: Saturday, May 12, 4:00 – 6:30
with a wine tasting with Rock Wall Winery

Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment



 
 Javier Manrique
Blue Emotion   2017
oil on canvas






 
Tom White
Blue-Greem 4 & 5 2016
mixed media






 
Bruce Pizzichillo
Uprising
steel, glass: blown, slumped and pate de verre, sticks, gesso






 
Silvie Lukacova
Reach   2014
oil on wood panel







 
John Wood
Unknown Narrative  2015
mixed media on paper, cold wax varnis






 
Ginny Parsons
Wheelbarrow and grasses
Found metal and acrylic on canvas





 
Julie Nelson-Gal 
From the series LIFE   2017
vintage LIFE Magazines, acrylic on pane






 
Katie Hawkinson
Cosmic Artifacts  2018
oil on paper






 
Betty Jo Costanzo
Lake Chelan #4
oil on canva





 
Simone Simon
Melodious Moons
acrylic on canvas





 


Join us for Slow Art Day!  
One day each year – this year April 14  – people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. Participants look at five works of art for 10 minutes each and then meet together over lunch to talk about their experience.
That’s it.
Simple by design, the goal is to focus on the art and the art of seeing.
Click 
here for more information about Slow Art Day.
We will be hosting Slow Art Day at the gallery from 12:00 to 2:00pm, which includes lunch with the artists in our current show Magnificent.
Send us an 
email and we will send more information about Slow Art Day at the Gray Loft Gallery
Limit of 12 participants. Sign up today!



 Please check out Facebook and Instagram pages
for photos of the gallery and events.



Join us for East Bay Open Studios!
June 2, 3 and 9, 10
11 - 6 pm


 



ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
  
Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 5 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by 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. A number of 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
is a proud member of the Oakland Art Murmur, Jingletown Arts and Business Association and Oakland Grown.
Hours: Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment

2889 Ford Street, third floor, Oakland CA 94601

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Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakand, CA 94601