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PREMONITION - HEATHER CARISCH

FEBRUARY 2015

Kojiro Tomita- Scholar for the joy of it, maker and beholder meet.It has been said that art is a tryst;

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001 50 To Watch Promo

002 Table of Contents

003 Community Partners

004 Welcome to The Studio Door

005 THE CROW SHOW

007 Artist Profile: HEATHER CARISCH

011 Artist Profile: GEOFF FEDER

013 Artist Profile: JOHN MEZA

015 GOLDEN ESSENTIALS

017 Artist Profile: CHRISTINA SCHULZ

019 Building The Dream

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narrowed down to a single concept, in this case our airborne neighbor. Whether you stop by the gallery or peruse the online catalog, you will be surprised by the beauty of this exhibition.

The artwork in the exhibition is available for sale. Prices across the board make NOW a perfect opportunity to start your own art collection or add a work to a collection you have already begun. There is something precious about having art in your life. I like to surround myself with work that captures my imagination, satis�es my wanderlust and transports me to another place. I wonder which crow will speak to you.

The Studio Door is fortunate to have a cadre of companions who seemingly make magic out of thin air. Thank you to Jenna Jacobs, Jason Katso�, Ginger Shulick Porcella, Sandi Cottrell, Patricia Frischer, Kinsee Morlan, Angela Landsberg, Tee Taylor, Chris Smith, Ann Gallagher, Nancy Teague Plank, Dixie McCarty, Crisinda Lyons, Dennis a Dixon, Christina Schulz, Evelyn Loss, Danne Sadler, Je� Ca�arel and countless others for making a di�erence. Forgive me if I haven’t mentioned you speci�cally here but please know that The Studio Door is so grateful for the support, kind thoughts and assistance.

Southern California’s GOLDEN Working Artist Kevin Greeland has been seen frequently at The Studio Door in between teaching gigs across the region. We are thrilled that he will be with us for two incredible GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS events. If you are an artist working in acrylics, don’t miss out on February’s lecture demo and weekend workshops. Kevin is an amazing teacher. You’ll �nd the details within on page 15.

Drop by the exhibitions this month and ask me about our search for a permanent facility, April’s 50 To Watch and the regional artist call for Open Studios San Diego. Great things are ahead.

This month is a celebration of the crow, the raven and all of the black birds that have arrived in the minds of artists and ended up memorialized within a beautiful work of art. Images of birds came in from all over the US, Canada, England, Ireland, Spain, Lithuania, Israel and New Zealand. Curator Jenna S. Jacobs narrowed down 350 works of art to an essential 90, which are being showcased in two San Diego galleries and expanded to an online galley that allow more works to be seen. It’s such a joy to experience the diversity of creative expression when themes are

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Jenna Siman Jacobs is Curatorial Manager at the renowned Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego where she manages exhibitions, special projects, and publications. Jenna has worked with and facilitated installations for leading international artists such as John Baldessari, Liza Lou, Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Christo, Isaac Julien and many more. Jenna received her Masters in Visual Arts Administra-tion from New York University and in addition to being at MCASD for almost a decade, has worked with and coordinated projects at a range of public, private and civic organizations such as the San Diego Commis-sion for Arts and Culture, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Jewish Museum, and the Norton Simon Museum.JE

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THE CROW SHOWHOMAGE TO THE RAVEN 2015

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THE CROW SHOW: HOMAGE TO THE RAVENTOP HONOR: BEST IN SHOW - PREMONITION

THE CROW SHOW juror Jenna S. Jacobs felt this work in particular was just abstract enough to be interpreted outside the theme of the show while still being fully representative.

“In Montana, my yard is filled with magpies, which are another species of crow and raven. Their essence reminds me to always look within to find my deepest truth; to be in my body and still when answers are needed. Crow also seems like a bit of an alchemist. When I view crow, it's most prominent feature is the side angle of one mysterious eye. Use crow energy to enter the void, the home to that which hasn't taken form yet. All things are possible. In this abstract piece, I use one eye of crow, to remind us to see with our one true eye into the nature and beauty of all things and to allow the great mystery to prevail.”

Gallery Affiliation: Betsy Swartz Fine Art

Notable: 2 works included in permanent public collection of St Thomas University, Minnesota (2014)

Studio: Bozeman, Montana

“My ultimate goal is to have the art that I make look spontaneous. Because I think spontaneity is the purest energy. It’s not forced. It’s clear and very alive.”

Heather Carisch, a former ski racer, is strong and bursting with energy. Yet, it doesn’t take long to notice a vein of tranquility running deep in her being. Her artwork resonates unmistakably with great energy and passion – bold colors and fluid lines give her works a life of their own.

“I want my work to have that life force that’s not blocked by the mind or by human experience and expectation.”

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PREMONITIONTHE CROW SHOW: Best In Show Previous Left Hand PageMixed Media30” x 42”2014

ALIVE Previous Right Hand Page Mixed Media 2013

SKY LILLY Top LeftMixed Media 2013

ALPHA WAVES Bottom LeftMixed Media 2013

SACRED FALLS Top RightMixed Media 2013

DREAMING ASIA Bottom RightMixed Media 2013

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BARN SWALLOW LeftSteel, Bronze & painted wood 22" X9"X8"2010

WAXWING CenterSteel, Bronze & Painted Wood 17" X 6" X 6" 2007

TITAN RightGalvanized Steel and painted wood 13" x 7" x7" 2010

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THE LAST CORVIDAETHE CROW SHOW: Best In Show TopSteel15” X 10” X 15"2014

HARLEM RIVER WOLFPACK CenterSteel, Bronze and painted wood 18" X 16" X 3.5"

SPARROW Bottom RightWork in Progress Steel & Bronze72" x 48" x 24"2015

Geoff Feder is inspired by the constant development of the urban landscape and the contrast of progress with the natural world. Geoff juxtaposes industrial material with the fragile subject matter of birds and nature through the medium of welded metals. Graffiti is also a strong element in his work; creating a sense of turmoil, it also represents the passing of time and the imprint of culture.

Studio: Peekskill, New York

THE CROW SHOW: HOMAGE TO THE RAVENBEST IN SHOW

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THE CROW SHOW: HOMAGE TO THE RAVENBEST IN SHOW

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AVIAN TERRAGLYPHTHE CROW SHOW: Best In ShowBelowSnow and Grass Site Specific Drawing2013

“Avian Terraglyph is a representative image from my most recent body of work that deals with creating art processes and images which have little or no negative impact on the environment. These Eco-Art forms utilize all natural materials that range from the ephemeral to the eternal. Largely exterior site specific by design, the field of work includes giant stone insects, bamboo gourd cathedrals, Torii gates, and large scale lawn drawings in the snow, all documented by photography for exhibition.”

Studio: Uniondale, Pennsylvania

John Meza holds a MFA degree in Painting from Memphis University, and a second MFA in Visual Design with a concentration in Computers from the University of Oregon. As an artist/designer, his work has been recognized, awarded, and published on regional and national levels.

LEPIDOPTERALeft Page/ Top LeftPennsylvania Bluestone54”: x 60”

ODONATALeft Page/ Top RightPennsylvania Bluestone60” x 48”

WINTER ICE SUNLeft Page/ Bottom Ice Site Specific Landscarp Sculpture

LAKE TROUTUpper RightSnow and GrassSite Specific Drawing

ZEN SPIRALLower RightSnow and GrassSite Specific Drawing

GOLDEN ESSENTIALSWORKSHOP:

Digital Printing on Acrylic Skins

Weekend of February 21 & 2210 AM - 3 PM Both Days

$215 - First 10 students to register recieve a GOLDEN Starter Kit ($80 value)

Kit includes: 8 pc 5 oz Golden Fluid Paints, palette knife and basic brushes contained in a translucent storage travel case plus 3 pc. canvas panel pack.

The Studio Door @ 3830 Ray Street (One Block from 30th and University)

Come discover new creative possibilities with the most versatile painting option for artists today: Golden Acrylic Paint! In this hands-on workshop, each student will explore Golden acrylic color, grounds, and mediums to create various types of “skins.” Skins and grounds can be used on traditional paintings, in collage and on mixed media images. We will then experiment with both regular pigments and iridescent colors to achieve washes and glazes on our skins. We will cover using skins in a digital context and review digital printing as well as using them in a more traditional collage approach. Students will gain understanding of each of the unique characteristics of pigments and the various mediums used for creating skins and the different types of grounds. If you are a painter who wants to gain a better understanding of the technical aspects of acrylic systems or are new to painting and have a desire to explore “skins”, this is the workshop for you!

The instructor will supply ALL the Golden products, creating a great opportunity to try them all, allowing you to find your personal favorites and discover new possibilities. Some basic tools and brushes are supplied and bring a sketchbook for notes and recording ideas. All skill levels welcome!

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GOLDEN ACRYLICS Lecture and Demonstration

Thursday, February 19, 20154:00 - 6:00 PM

Free session but all participants must register. Participation size is limited  Exclusive online sign up. First come, first served.

The Studio Door @ 3830 Ray Street (One Block from 30th and University)

The Golden lecture and demonstration is a two-hour free educational presentation on acrylic paints and all the related mediums, gels and pastes! The lecture covers information about the different types of pigments, paint formulations and their viscosities, as well as reviews of gels, pastes, grounds, color mixing, drying time, health & safety concerns, and much more. Various acrylic materials and techniques will be demonstrated to enrich your understanding of the medium, among these you will learn basic tips for how to extend paint to save money and how to mix paints with gels and pastes to create exciting textures. We will also discuss Golden's newest products, including the QoR Watercolors, High Flow Acrylics and the Open Acrylics. We will also touch on Golden’s Williamsburg Handmade Oil paints.  Discover the possibilities and become inspired with how these fabulous materials can be added to your own creative process. Each attendee will receive free literature and an information packet and a bag of paint samples to take home!

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What art do you most identify with?I’m drawn to sculpture, ceramics and fiber art, and then painting — works that blur the traditional line of materials. Perhaps installation sums it up best, a place where all forms can converge to create something. In terms of subject matter I go for fresh contemporary takes on nature and allegory.

Who is your favorite living artist?Well just one seems cruel, I’ll start with the world stage of Anselm Kiefer and Wolfgang Laib and as far as artists here in the states I’d go with Angelo Filomeno, Debora Moore, Marc Swanson and fabric artist Yumi Okita and then there’s the sound-suits of Nick Cave, the landscapes of Wolf Kahn and the list goes on…

What's the last work of art that surprised you?Not to long ago I saw a PBS broadcast of Kelly Rush’s documentary short, Emery Blagdon & His Healing Machine, little snippets of the film and images of his artwork still play on in my brain — if interested you can Google for details.

What's the last exhibition you saw?Gauguin to Warhol: 20th Century Icons from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery at The San Diego Museum of Art.

What's the last artwork you purchased?I bought a few abstract whimsical figurative paintings from California artist Brenda York.

What's your favorite gallery / museum?World stage would defiantly be the Kroller-Muller, one of the finest and largest sculpture parks in all of Europe and close to home would be the deYoung.

What's the most indispensable item in your studio?My GOLDEN products of course!

What's the best advice you've been given?From Nona Bolin, a philosophy professor, in general to read more and specifically to read more philosophy: to realize how the two worlds of art and philosophy are so inextricably linked.

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Top Left: PLAYING IN THE WIND Acrylic 10” x 10” Top Right: SOUL MATES Acrylic 18” x 18”Bottom Left: NEW BEGINNING Acrylic 12” x 12” Bottom Right: WALKING ABOUT Acrylic 10” x 10”Next Page: MYSTICAL MESSENGER Acrylic 18” x 18”

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“Art has always been important in my life from the first time I picked up a crayon at the age of three. But it has been through the difficult and transformative experience of healing from cancer that art has taken on a special meaning in my own healing process. Creating art is what sustains my heart and soul. It allows me to live fully engaged in the moment, and in creative flow with the universe. When I paint, I don't have to think about what the future holds or how long I may or may not live. When I paint, I can leave my fears and my hopes on the canvas, and express emotions that can be difficult to explain in words.”

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