Emily the Strange Press Release
August 21, 2009
GALLERY EXTRANA: Contemplating Her Infinite Disguise
An exhibition of paintings and collage by Masako Miki and Chris Russell
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Contemplating Her Infinite Disguise is an exhibition of painting, drawing and mixed media works, by Masako Miki and Chris Russell, that explore our connections and incongruities with the natural world. The opening reception is on Friday, August 21 from 7 – 10 pm. Graham Patzner of Loudmouth Yank will perform an intimate set at 8pm on the night of the opening. |
Chris Russell’s landscape paintings and drawings evoke the subtle and sublime forces present in the cycles of nature. Evoking a reverence for natural phenomena, Russell uses geometric shapes and a bright color palette to reflect on our perceptions, illusions and disconnections with our natural environment. Masako Miki’s art explores notions of synthesis, incongruity and assimilation. Manipulating spatial elements through the integration of collage and painting, Miki’s compositions suggest a whimsical narrative, tipped slightly on its side. |
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In Contemplating Her Infinite Disguise both Miki and Russell allude to a personal or collective equilibrium possible through reconciliation with the natural world. The show runs through September 25. Gallery Extraña is located at 2912 Telegraph Avenue (1 block north of Ashby Avenue) in Berkeley. |
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For more info and artist bios, visit:
www.galleryextrana.blogspot.com
www.chrisrussellart.com
www.masakomiki.com
www.myspace.com/grahampatzner |
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Call 510-845-3645 *290
email galleryextrana [at] gmail [dot] com for more information.
ABOUT GALLERY EXTRAÑA
Gallery Extraña was founded by Emily the Strange creator Rob Reger and artist, curator, and filmmaker Aimee Friberg in the spring of 2008. Its first show in July of the 2008 turned the heads of national press with the elegant illustrations of Nicomi Nix Turner. Its mission is to showcase contemporary, emerging, and mid-career artists primarily from the Bay Area. In addition to exhibiting eccentric, “strange”, and off-center work, Gallery Extraña is an alternative screening and performance space. Located in the Cosmic Debris Design house, the open gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-6pm. |
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