Artist Interview:
12/1/2009
I first came across Matt Stallings' when he was nominated in the emerging artist category for the San Diego Art Prize. His vibrant colors and technique made him stand out, but what struck me most about his work was his humor and social commentary. Not only did I want to buy one of his paintings, I wanted to sit down for a beer with the guy. We asked four friends who have shared an adult beverage with Matt in the past to inquire about whatever questions have gone unanswered in their minds. Read More...
Artist Interview:
11/2/2009
A few of us attended a September opening at the Shooting Gallery featuring SF locals Erik Otto and Kevin Taylor. I was familiar with Erik's marvelous work from our past feature, but was floored that night by his counterpart in the show. Kevin Taylor's massive, lightly-glossed paintings commanded the room, displaying a variety of curious animal interactions. Later that month we sent Oakland-based artist Eric Taggart over to Kevin's studio for a chat. Read More...
Artist Interview:
8/31/2009
Between working in graphic design, teaching at Point Loma Nazarene University, and remodeling his own home Dave Adey is an expert craftsman in many realms. Dave works exhaustively to create polished, well-built pieces using unique processes. His expertise in odd and unknown systems remind us of an interesting aspect of humanity: our ability to develop detailed understandings and trained skills, both intentionally and unintentionally. His meticulously and seamlessly crafted work demonstrates a commitment to understanding surroundings through dedicated study and practice. Read More...
Show Preview:
7/6/2009
Mike Maxwell's life is pretty routine: wake up, take Crystal to work, build new birch panels, take petey on a walk and then paint all evening. But this year he's added a new step to the program, documentation. Mike has been photographing every step of his process, from concept to finished product, and using his Flickr page to provide an inside look to his fans. I can't speak for everyone, but this strategy has engaged me to the point of road-tripping up to SF for his next opening, Until The Whistle Blows @ The Shooting Gallery July 11th. Read More...
Online Literary Journal:
7/1/2009
Aside from May-Grey/June-Gloom and dangerously poor bike lanes, all I'm usually left hankering after in San Diego is an opaque literary community. For sometime now, I've known of some dear souls out there, faithfully penning works of worthy regard; however inaccessible by way of lousy exposure. If only there was some collective platform on which those satellite San Diegans could present their written work! Well, imagine my contentment when, whilst selecting some jukebox jams at Turf Club (with which to mourn/toast my very sudden unemployment), I came across a flier announcing open submissions for an online literary and arts journal, The Latent Print. Read More...