In the four years since I started this blog I have posted info on shows at a vast number of different venues, many of which aren’t around any more. However, in all that time I don’t believe I’ve posted more than a couple of times about the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery. The simple fact that it is still around and has made it through the recession is reason enough to give congratulations, so I’m happy to send along the following invitation for their upcoming show. Make sure to mark your calendars and check it out.

“She and Him” by America Martin

You’re invited to the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery from January 19th through February 19th to view the solo exhibition of the young and talented artist America Martin. The show will open with a cocktail reception in honor of the artist on January 19th from 6 to 9 pm. The gallery will feature America’s latest paintings – many influenced by the sea and full of vibrant colors. America is incorporating color themes into each of her 2013 shows. For the Santa Barbara show, the color scheme is based on an orange color palette. America selected orange because it is a happy, bold color, and one of her favorite colors – in parallel with Santa Barbara being one of her favorite cities in the world. America is known for using acrylics, oil, oil sticks, and charcoal. The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery has been a long time supporter of America Martin and is thrilled to have her talented work in their relaxed environment again. To learn more about America Martin, visit http://elizabethgordongallery.com/, or stop by the gallery at 15 West Gutierrez, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Remnants of the Glass Forest

by Vani Alana Saccoccio Winick

Thursday, December 6, 2012
6-8 pm
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
15 W. Gutierrez, Santa Barbara, CA 91301

Open: November 10^th – December 9^th

Vani Winick, SBHS senior art student, transports the remnants of her installation, “The Glass Forest” to the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery. This installation was first created in the woods of Narragansett, Rhode Island, where upon finding the earthen floor littered with glass bottles, she hung 131 bottles from tree branches in an environmental installation that transformed the forest.

She has filled the Gallery window with branches and some of the original glass bottles hang in front of her photographs and light paintings. She also wrote a poem featuring her project, which is on display, and her video will be played during the reception on December 6^th.

About Vani Winick:

Vani Winick is a senior at Santa Barbara High School, currently enrolled in the (VADA) Visual Arts and Design Academy. Her background in art stems from living with a family of artists and from her education at the Waldorf School of Santa Barbara. She has attended three photography classes at Santa Barbara City College, with professor Seantel Sanders, completed a mentorship in black and white film photography under the guidance of Nell Campbell, through the Teen Mentorship program at the Santa Barbara Arts Fund. Currently, she is interning with Kimberly Hahn, a local fine artist/photographer/graphic designer.

Vani loves to work in various mediums and recently has concentrated on photography and book art. She also loves to write stories and poems that often accompany her artwork. Her interests in nature and her concern for the environment are prevalent in her exhibition: “Remnants of the Glass Forrest”.

Vani Alana Winick

(805) 965-1761

vaniwinick@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/VaniAlanaSaccoccioWinickAartPhotographyWriting

There are loads of great events and exhibits to check out tonight whilst out and about for Santa Barbara’s First Thursday. Here are some recommendations for places you shouldn’t miss.

AG2 GALLERY @ THE FRENCH PRESS
1101 State Street
(805) 963-9800
Etch ‘N Sketch: Art Show and Art Swap. A back to the not so basics of drawing and rendering show featuring Peter Mengert and Roberto Morales, with highlighted local artist Holly McCay. Select art pieces will be on display from local high school students. Bring a black book or sketch pad to swap sketches with your fellow artists. Percentage of sales goes to youth art fund. Music and refreshments will be available.

SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM
653 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor
(805) 966-5373
Forum Lounge: Privacy is Dead Because We Said So. Artist James Gilbert will set up a temporary sewing shop and sew several hundred real size pairs of clear, industrial plastic see-through underpants, which will accumulate in huge sculptural piles. This project addresses ideas of privacy, anonymity and identity in relationship to the huge amounts of personal information posted daily on Facebook, youtube, Google and other mass media.

Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
15 West Gutierrez
(805) 963-1157

Viva Design in collaboration with Inga Guzyte present: Love to Read. The exhibit is an installation with the paper-cup characters in the window of the Elizabeth Gordon Art Gallery. We created Alphabet city, a New York (well sort of) right here in Santa Barbara.  The official opening for the exhibit will be Thursday, 9-9, 5-8pm. I hope all locals will sip a wine with us and celebrate the new Viva Design adventure.

UPDATE: This just in from FUZION! This is a big deal folks.

We are hosting a pop up art show by David P. Flores @ Fuzion Gallery 1115 State St.

The reception will be this Thursday the 2nd of September.
The show will hang for one week only so don’t miss this chance to see some of David’s art in person, trust us you will be impressed!!!
http://www.davidfloresart.com/

Reception starts 7PM and can be expected to close around 11PM

This event lies on a First Thursday so SB’s art crowd will be out in plenty!

If you come dressed to impress then the drinks and food are on us!