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I’ve been
operating my sculpture studio at this location for six years, slowly
adding equipment and improving the physical layout as time and money
allows, while trying always to develop my own vision. A large part of
the physical improvement took place in early 2000 and involved an
interior remodel of what had been my large shop area and hall into a
space for a more formal display and presentation of artwork. The first
show of monotypes, paintings, and sculpture opened in April, 2000, to
rave reviews. The artists were excited at the prospect of a new venue
for the visual arts as were the “regular” art viewers. The
“regulars” are individuals who make a habit of visiting galleries
and museums and are regular attendees at art openings and events. The
message was clear: This is a good thing for the art scene in San Jose. What was
exciting for me was that (in addition to the validation of my idea)
people new to the visual arts were finding their way into the space and
were truly excited about the experience. They gladly sign the Guest Book
and, in many cases, return with friends for the receptions that occur
whenever a new show opens. Since the inaugural show in April, 2000, the
gallery has mounted about seven exhibits, for both individual and group
shows. So, what I’ve
got is a hybrid studio/gallery space that would be difficult to
duplicate elsewhere. The unique location in the heart of historic “Japantown”,
San Jose, provides the gallery with walk-in traffic: the dinner and
lunch restaurant business, the shopping for Japanese gifts and foods.
While the gallery is not well signed, people wander up the driveway out
of curiosity piqued by the unusual scene beyond the chain link gates.
Piles of large boulders and stone in various states of finish trail
toward the rear of the concrete yard and the working areas.
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DISORDER FOR ART OBJECT GALLERY
Published on August 6, 2000, Page 3G, San Jose Mercury News (CA) by Jack Fischer Not to mention the mess factor. Click here for the rest of the article
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