Svane Family Foundation

SEPTEMBER 16 – 30, 2021
San Francisco Art Institute, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Boulevard

Excited to be part of the @svanefoudnation Ark exhibition and benefit auction, opening September 16th! Commissioned at the height of the pandemic, the 100 works included represent the diversity and brilliance of Bay Area artists, reflect on this historic era, and share visions of what to carry into the future. All auction proceeds go back into the local arts community via @artspansf.

Art makes the Bay Area the vibrant, creative, and innovative place we love to call home. Don’t miss this exhibition, spread the word, and plan your bids today—register to receive the auction preview at svaneff.org.

The foundation committee asked grant artists to use the theme of the Ark as a way of navigating through difficult times (pandemic, social unrest, political chaos, etc.) and create a work of art to reflect that idea. My work is “Safety Cage,” a mixed media piece that conveys the following:

“’Safety Cage’ is a kind of pandemic self-portrait. I envisioned humanity traversing the dark land in dark times, each individual isolated in their own safety cage. This cage is personal ark, mobile but contained. And contained inside is human hope, in the form of an awkward and fragile golden flower, waiting to be released once the dark times have passed, to grow and thrive again. Through this isolation comes self discovery, contemplation, and the desire to be delivered and to emerge stronger and more golden.”

Ark Exhibitions artists include Aaron De La Cruz, Adam 5100, Adreinne Waheed, Adrian Burrell, Alicia McCarthy, Amy Palms, Amy X Neuburg, Andy Vogt, Angela Hennessy, Anna Valdez, Antonio Vidal, Asma Kazmi, Barry McGee, Brett Amory, Brian Singer, Butterfly Williams, Camila Magrane, Casey Gray, Cate White, Chad Hasegawa, Chanell Stone, Chelsea Wong, Chris Duncan, Chris Johanson, Christopher Martin, Cliff Hengst, Courtney Desiree Morris, Dana Dart-McLean, Dana King, Davina Semo, Dionne Lee, Dohee Lee, Donna Personna, Eli Thorne, Ellen Bruno, Emilio Villalba, Eric Johnston, Erica Deeman, Esther Elia, GATS, Gina M. Contreras, HP Mendoza, J. John Priola, J.L. King, Jake Ricker, Jeffrey Cheung, Jeremy Fish, Jessica Hess, John Casey, Justin Hoover, Katie Gong, Kelly Tunstall , Ferris Plock , Kevin Earl Taylor, Kindah Khalidy, Klea McKenna, Kristin Farr, Kristine Mays, Lady Henze, Lauren Elder, Linda Connor, Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Madeleine Tonzi, Marcus Shelby, Maria Guzmán Capron, Mark Garrett, Mary Joy, Mary D. Watkins, Melanie DeMore, Meryl Pataky, Michelle Pred, Monica Denevan , Muzae, Nina Wise, Oliver DiCicco, Paul Madonna Studio, Peter Cordova, Rabbit Garcia, Rachel Lena Esterline, Robert Bowen, Ruby Neri, Sam Vernon, Sarah Hotchkiss, Seth Eisen, Sheila Ghidini, Steve Ferrera, Sydney Cain, tamara suarez porras, Tammy Rae Carland, Tan Sirinumas, Terri Loewenthal, Terry Furry, Tess Davis, Tosha Stimage, Trevor Ewald, t.w.five, Kyle Lypka and Tyler Cross, Val Britton, Yarrow Slaps, Yétundé Olagbaju, and Zac Scheinbaum.

Posies: a Pocketful @ Gearbox Gallery

Aug 26 – Oct 2, 2021
Opening Reception on Saturday, August 28th, from 1-3pm

Curated By Ruth Santee

Throughout history, flowers have commanded human attention. Our relationship with flowers is special. In many ways it is symbiotic. Most flowers are cultivated and require human care, wild flowers being the exception. In return, flowers provide us with a rich cultural, and sensory experience. There are countless cultural and scientific references to flowers throughout history. Humans have designated the flower as a symbol of birth, death, love and honor. We adorn our bodies, our homes, our churches and our graveyards with them. We pick them, plant them, buy them, pollenate with them, draw them, sculpt them, dry them, eat them, preserve them and heal with them. For most people flowers carry enormous symbolism, provide soothing sympathy and are an integral part of many of cultural ceremonies. Flowers heighten our awareness. By using all of our senses, our continued relationship with flowers connects us to each other and the environment.

This exhibit promises more than mere reverence for the “flower”. Posies: A Pocketful explores the unique interpretations 11 established artists have with this subject matter. Posies in this exhibit include: Bronze, steel Ikebana, abstracted zip tie flowers, ceramic blossoms, dancing paper mache flowers, illuminated neon flora, floral assemblage of found objects, paper flowers, and flowers on paper.

The exhibiting artists are: David Kimball Anderson, Jerry Barrish, Lynn Beldner, John Casey, Cheryl Coons, Roger Daniells, Vicki Gunter, Carrie Lederer, Ruth Santee, Tiffanie Turner, and Franca Van Allen.

Gearbox Gallery
770 West Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
510-271-0822
info@gearboxgallery.com

The Art of Art @ Modern Eden

Curated by Michael Cuffe of Warholian

August 14–September 1, 2021

Modern Eden is pleased to present the latest group exhibition curated by Michael Cuffe of Warholian. The Art of Art focuses on works that explore the tools and imagery of the visual arts. From paintbrushes to color wheels, this immersive show celebrates the artist in the studio and the world of the painter, the sculptor, and beyond. The Art of Art turns the mirror on the artist, exploring the very foundations of what has made the visual medium succeed for centuries. This exhibition features over 100 artists celebrating the rebirth of the arts in San Francisco. 

Featuring works by:
Adam Caldwell, Adam Ziskie, aica, Alec Huxley, Allison Reimold, Amandalynn, Andrea Guzzetta, Arik Ehle, Aunia Kahn, CHIACHEN, Caia Koopman, Carly Janine Mazur, Catherine Moore, Charles Keiger, Cody Seekins, Cucueco, Daniel Chen, Daniel Valadez, Daryll Peirce, David Natale, D Young V, Diana Ormanzhi, Emily Fromm, Fafi Birtak, Felicia Ann, Gigi Chen, Gina Altadonna, Glenn Arthur, Grace Wang, Happy D, Helice Wen, Holly Matthews, Howard Lyon, Isabel Samaras, Jaclyn Alderete, Jana Brike, Jane Lee, Jessica Sillus, Jessica So Ren Tang, Jodie Herrera, John Casey, John Osgood, John Walker, Joseph Lorusso, Josh Thurman, Joshua Coffy, Joshua Lawyer, Julie Filipenko, Juliet Schreckinger, Kelly McKernan, Kelsey Bowen, Kierstin Young, Kim Leutwyler, Kremena Chipilova, Lacey Bryant, Lana Kohn, Lara Dann, Laura Colors, Lauren Saxton, Leilani Bustamante, MJ Lindo-Lawyer, Mandy Tsung, Mara Bubblegum, Marcos Lafarga, Margaret Morales, Maria Carmela, Marie-Eve Proteau, Mark Bryan, Maryam Gohar, Michael Camarra, Olympia Altimir, PX Miranda, Ransom & Mitchell, Raul D’Mauries, Raúl Guerra, Regina Sattarova, Richard Ahnert, Ricky Watts, Robin Galante, Sarah McCloskey, Skye Becker, Sofia Venegas, Spencer Keeton Cunningham, Stacy Ransom, Steve Hughes, Steve Javiel, Steven Kenny, Sybiline, Sylvia Ji, Terry Ribera, Thomas Ascott, Tosin Kalejaye, The Obanoth, The Tracy Piper, V R Rivera, Valeriya Volkova, Xhanthi, Yamakawa, Young Ji Cha, Zarina Situmorang, Zelyss, and more.

Modern Eden Gallery
1100 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 
(415) 956-3303
info@moderneden.com

Round & Round @ Faultline

May 21 – July 10, 2021

Faultline Artspace is pleased to have John Casey take over our gallery yet again. This time he will be presenting, yup, you guessed it, round artwork! Painted on primed 12” vinyl records and wood panels of varying sizes and featuring raccoons, spiders, flowers, sheep, and skulls.

Online sales and 360 degree virtual gallery here.

Discolandia @ 111 Minna Gallery

Show dates: December 1, 2020 – February, 14 2021

111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, CA presents Discolandia. Not since the invention of the gramophone and the talking machine has art and invention come together so perfectly. We are showing over 100 artists that have drawn, painted, and collaged on 12 inches of beautiful Vinyl.

Don’t Wake Daddy XV

I have a limited edition(10) 3D printed steel sculpture along with a number of other artists in the annual Don’t Wake Daddy group show in Hamburg, Germany at Feinkunst Krüger and curated by the esteemed Heiko Muller. Opens on December and you can make an appointment to see the exhibit on the Feinkunst Krüger website. I wish I could be there.

Remastered II

Excited for the “Remastered II” show at Faultline Artspace. A second of this themed show where artists were asked to create an alternative album cover of their choice. 30 amazing artists in this one!

Bird, Nest, Nature

Here is link to the virtual show website.

Bedford Gallery is pleased to announce Bird, Nest, Nature, a juried and invitational exhibition featuring a roster of local and national artists. Birds have long captured the attention of humankind, the earliest evidence of which can be found in cave drawings that reflect all that we cherish in nature from flora to fauna. This exhibition was juried by Jeffrey De Blois, Assistant Curator, ICA Boston and Rebecca Lowery, Assistant Curator, MOCA Los Angeles, and includes over 150 local, national and international artists inspired by the exquisite beauty of creatures of flight.

Participating Artists:
Peter Adamyan, Matt Adrian, Sophia Allison, Suzanne Anderson-Carey, Aidin Andrews, Diane Andrews Hall, Gale Antokal, Jennifer Bain, Aimee Baldwin, Evan Barbour, Kate Barrengos, Kristine Beier, Linda Belden, Lucrezia Bieler, Jan Blythe, Emma Bolton, Karen Bondarchuk, Tiffany Bozic, Beka Brayer, William Broder, Donna Brown, Debra Broz, Jamie Burnside, Gerardo Candelario, John Casey, Karen Clark, Julie Clements, Joshua Coffy, Sharon Constant, Catherine Courtenaye, Sabra Crockett, Bronle Crosby, Tony Dagradi, Laurie Davenport, Deborah Davidson, Dana DeKalb, Alexander Diaz, Jennifer Downey, Melissa Eder, Donald Farnsworth, Julia Feldman, t.w.five, Kat Flyn, Judy Fong, Kevin Ford, Kath Frajbis, Annelise Freund, Jason Frost, Kilian Garvey, Ruth Geos, Sheila Ghidini, Bushra Gill, Carol Gill-Briiton, Chet Glaze, Alicia Goode, Daniel Graxton, Saira Grube, Kristen Haskell, Larry Hatfield, Karen Hill, Judy Hirabayashi, Dianne Hoffman, Ann Hollingsworth, Ann Holsberry, Linda Huffman, Angela F. Hunkler, Maggie Hurley, Thomas Jackson, Cynthia Jensen, Barbara Johansen Newman, Sharon Kain, Alexis Kandra, Christina Keith, Betsy Kendall, R. J. Kern, Jon Kerpel, Katie Kindelan, Isabella Kirkland, Christine Kirouac, Kristin Kwan, Maureen Langenbach, Bernadette Larimer, Debra LaRocque, Martin Lasack, Carrie Lederer, Ellen Little, Bachrun LoMele, Jeffrey Long, Maggie Mackinlay, Kent Manske, Kara Maria, Traci Martin, Catherine McCargar, Lisa McCutcheon, Lisa McElroy, Ally Mckay, Stephanie Metz, Nancy Mintz, Crystal Moody, Ally Morgan, Angela Moulton, Kat Mulkey, Natalie Nelson, Julia Nelson-Gal, José Nuñez, Asaki Oda, Patricia Oji, Catie O’Leary, Mary O’Malley, Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Ruth Owens, Rebecca Palmer, Krupa Paranjape, Nick Pedersen, Michael Pedroni, Stan Peterson, Irene Raspollini, Arline Reimann, David Reyes, Juan Rodriguez, Jane Rosen, Amy Ross, Susan Routledge, Catherine Ryan, William Salit, Bill Samios, Susana Sanchez, Stacey Schneider, Kest Schwartzman, Maja Sereda, James Shefik, Keyvan Shovir, Karen Sjoholm, Kiki Smith, Sylvia Solochek Walters, Wendy Sparks and Jeff Torquemada, Chandana Srinath, Melissa Stephens, Lorna Stevens, Netsanet Tesfay, Michele Théberge, Lex Thompson, Andie Thrams, David Tomb, Anna Valdez, Lucie Van der Elst, Jeanie Wakeland, Emily Wamsley, Beverly West Leach, Rosario Weston, Stephen Whisler, Natalia Wilkins Tyler, Jennifer Wolpert, Dianne Yudelson and Gail Zavala.

New Murals in Oakland

I have a fresh mural with cool new murals by my pals Daryll Pierce, Jake Watling, and Marcos LaFarga! Check out the murals at 4228 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609.

Hands & Pants 7 at Faultline Artspace

Book signing and closing reception:
November 23rd, 6-9pm

Show dates: October 12 – November 26, 2019

Faultline Artspace
850 42nd Ave #2D, Oakland, California 94601

“Hands & Pants” is a collaborative art project by John Casey and a group of more than 180 of his artist pals and peers.​

John drew hands and/or pants in his simple pen-and-ink style on 10 x 8 inch Bristol paper. Each invited artist was given the hands and/or pants and asked to complete the figure in any way the artist saw fit. John’s intent was to create a collective storyboard using the “Hands & Pants” motif as a common recognizable character engaged in a variety of manifestations. However, the returned collaborations have gone far beyond John’s expectations in sheer artistic variety, producing an extended family of unique, individual beings, a tribe of sorts, like Bay Area artists, all sharing a creative passion, yet each unique in that endeavor.

Artists this round include Aaron Petersen, Adam 5100, Aisha Ivery, Alex Rosmarin, Alex Sodari, Alison OK Frost, Alison Tharp, Althea James, Andreina Davila, Angela Simione, Ann Murphy, Anthony Hurd, Ari Schindler, Ashley Hinceman, Barbara Lüdde, Ben Belknap, Bill Dunlap, Bill Miller, Billy Sprague, Billy White, Brad Gray, Brett Durrett, Brian Caraway, Brian Serway, Brie Spielmann, Brigid Watson, Chikako Okada, Chris Granillo, Chris Leib, Chris Mark Burt, Conrad Crespin, Crystal Morey, Dan Nelson, Dara Lorenzo, Daryll Peirce, Dave Higgins, David Seiler, David Vieira, Deth P. Sun, Dyanna Beckwith, Elwyn Palmerton, Emanuela Harris-Sintamarian, Emily Coker, Erik Friedman, Erik Parra, Felicia Gabaldon, Fred Noland, Gaily Ezer, Ghost Ghost Teeth, Girl Mobb, Girlonbus, Gregory Hergert, Gregory Jacobsen, Gwen Thompson, Hannah Farrell, Heiko Müller, Henry Boyle, Jake Watling, James Kaufmann, Jamie Sandoval, Janis Anton, Jared Roses, Jason Perry, Jason Silverio, Jeff Hantman, Jeff Morris, Jen Sandwich, Joanne Ludwig, John Felix Arnold, Jonathan Blythe, Jonathan Velazquez, Joseph Murdach, Joshua Charles Hart, Justin Angelos, Justin Lovato, Kara Nelson, Kelly MacDonald, Kerri Johnson, Kirstine Reiner Hansen, Kristi Holohan, Laura Marshall, Lena Reynoso, Linda Braz, Lindsay Marie Iris, Madeleine Tonzi, Marcos LaFarga, Mario Navasero, Mark Haven Britt, Martha Sue Coursey, Martin Webb, Mary Kalin-Casey, Mary Mortimer, Matt Decker, Matt Reynoso, Max Kauffman, Maya Kabat, Megan Lynn Kott, Megan Schroll, Mia Christopher, Michael McConnell, Michael Mellon, Michael Tunk, Michele Theberge, Morten Hemmingsen Sørup, Narangkar Glover, Nate McFadden, Nathaniel Parsons, Neil Perry, Nick Francis, Nigel Sussman, Nikki Pinder, Obi Kaufmann, Paul Taylor, Peggy Crovetto, Pete Glover, Rachel Baron, Rafael Tapia, Raul D’Mauries , Renee Castro, Rocky Angel, Ronny Jones, Ryan De La Hoz, Ryan Matlock, Ryan McJunkin, Sacha Eckes, Samantha Lautmann, Santos Shelton, Sasha Laurel, Scott McLeod, Shannon Taylor, Skinner, Smuttywood, Sophie Leininger, Steph Silk, Steve Ferrera, Steven Russell Black, Tallulah Terryll, Tara Foley, Tara Tucker, Teppei Ando, Terry Addison, Tina Erickson, Tommy Kane, Veronica Leon, Veronica Schaible, Wendy Anne Crittenden, Willis Stork, and Zachary Sweet.

Une Partie de Campagne

June 7-10, 2019

Château d’Esquelbecq and Galerie Polaris presents Une Partie de Campagne, the launch of the annual exhibition of contemporary art in the gardens at the Château d’Esquelbecq in Esquelbecq, France. Over a weekend, 13 contemporary art galleries surround the rooms and gardens of Esquelbecq Castle. Over 40 artists represented. Galerie Polaris will be showing my “mushrooms in pants” works and it should be a lovely event.