1

JAN/FEB 2010 M E M B E R S H I P N E W S

VOL. 1/2-10

SAN DIEGOART INSTITUTESINCE 1941

Museum HoursTuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pmSunday - Noon: 4pmClosed Monday

website: sandiego-art.org

Financial Support for the San Diego Art Institute (OSP 2008) is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, QUALCOMM Incorporated, and the Chris and Lorraine Wolfe Fund.

Letter from the desk of Timothy FieldDear Members, This year wanes and we sit in anticipation of all those gifts from individuals and corporations that can contribute to the community through charitable donations. Remember that SDAI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and as such we can help you recognize the value of making SDAI a charity of choice this year, whether it be 2009 or 2010 when you read this.

Although the economy is not great, we ask that all members give beyond the minimum. If you know of anyone who might be thinking of a substantial gift, please encourage them and reinforce how SDAI contributes to artists and the community. Without your help and your promotion of SDAI and its programs, we would not be able to maintain our level of excellence.

Congratulations, to all of us, as we see the most public of SDAI’s arenas, the Museum of the Living Artist, make impressive strides in the presentation and quality of the regional, one-foot and featured exhibitions. It has been my great pleasure to see artists maturing into great talents. SDAI is proud of its role in nurturing San Diego’s artist community, and we hope for its continuing growth and support. Unfortunately, San Diego still lacks a recognizable district for the Arts. There have been many promises for a defined artist community, yet they all lacked substance. It is very important that San Diego artists be able to work together and support the concept of an artist community, regardless of its location. Presently, to the tourist and many San Diegans, we are nearly invisible. Over the past year we have been working on the feasibility of supporting North Park as an IN-FACT artist district. All things are in place to make this happen, with the exception of one important aspect. This exception is actually the artists themselves. The key here is working together to make this happen. As we move this initiative forward, we must take a long view of the steps that need to be taken. We must strategize about the best ways to build a community where the needs of the artists, retailers, businesses and residents are in harmony. This process is doable. The North Park Main street Business District, the San Diego Redevelopment Association, and SDAI’s strategic plan are aligned. SDAI, as an agent of the arts community, must take a very active role in moving this forward. Therefore I ask that the artists please be involved. We need focus, organization and a plan. If you are interested in being part of the strategic planning committee for this effort, please email me (tfield@mola-sdai.org) and Andrea Chamberlin (eduprogramsdai@gmail.com).

As we enter a new year, we are gearing up for the Southern California Regional Arts Exhibition. At the Gala reception on April 10th, we will present the 10th Ginger Award and 4th Palette Award.

The growth we have experienced has meant many changes, and one of those changing aspects is our Board of Directors. Once a board made up exclusively of artists, the BOD is now transitioning into a funding Board that is in line with our growth. So the long and short of my note to all is that we are in a difficult but very exciting time, with many aspects of our organization in transition. So we need all to be invested, interested and aware.

Be involved. This is a WE, not an I, organization.

Timothy Field, President & CEOSan Diego Art Institute (SDAI)

Solo Show Awards: Dear Artist Members:

It’s that time again to find out who will be awarded solo shows based on performance during the calendar year 2009. By January 2, 2010, we will have all of the catalogues printed, along with the point system, so you can apply for a solo exhibition in 2012. The deadline for submitting the applica-tion for a solo show will be February 15, 2010. If you have any questions please call Marc Pickett at 619-236-0011.

Welcome SDAI New Members!Katherine KeelingRosemary ValenteKazue McDanielTricia SkoglundMaite B. AgahniaGeorge D. GalaichSusan Barnett

Sally J. Samins TodtlerKatarzyna A. LappinJeffrey A. RemmerAn HoangTanya RazRobert T. StanovikJanet E. Lord

Julia Rey & James Cooper

Eric Cantrell & Tim Field Sitting: Kevin Childers and Santa “Richard ChauDavis”Photo by Hank Gross

2

SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTEMuseum of the Living Artist

House of Charm, Balboa Park, 1439 El PradoSan Diego, CA 92101-1617

(619) 236-0011 • Fax (619) 236-1974website: sandiego-art.org

email: admin@sandiego-art.org

San Diego Art DepartmentEducational Facility: 3830 Ray St.,

San Diego, CA 92104(619) 299-4278

email: info@sdartdept.comwebsite: www.sdad-sdai.org

Board of GovernorsBill Hawkins, Schuyler Hoffman, Susan Leonard

Ted Mintz, Ginger Wallace, Chris & Lorraine Wolfe

Board of DirectorsChair: Elaine Ellis

Vice Chair: Claire Slattery (past COVA Board Member)

Secretary: Jimmy Van NormanTreasurer: Ruth Hoffman

(Alpha Board of Directors)

Kathye KramerJean McKeeJoe Nalven

Larry Poteet (Attorney)

Educational & Outreach CommitteeAndrea Chamberlin

Bruce Groff

SDAI Advisory BoardVincent Andrunas

(Social Editor: Décor/ Style Magazine)

Elizabeth Basinet (Barrett Resource Group)

Liliana Garcia (Host / Univis)

Pamela HartwellGeorge Lofland (Founder/Art Dept.,Ray Street)

Debra A. Morse – AttorneyPeter B. Rutman (AdminEstate Corporation)

Vaughn Woods, CFP

Co-SponsorsCity of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture

Friends of the Institute

San Diego Art Department/Ray StreetDirector – Andrea ChamberlinStudio Assistant – Alex Field

Studio Assistant – Jack Harmanian

Staff of SDAIPresident & CEO – Timothy J. Field

Executive Administrator – Kerstin RobersGallery Assistant/Public Relations – Marc Pickett

Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator - Jack WadePoet Program Coordinator – Michael Klam

Accounting/Staff Writer - Debora WellsEducational Programs – Andrea Chamberlin

& Elene RamirezClerical /Accounting Assistant – Joanne MellClerical /Accounting Assistant – Paul Stolte

Journal StaffTim Field, Kerstin Robers, Jack Wade,

Debora Wells, Richard ChauDavis Photos – Richard Messenger, L. J. Sullivan

Website DesignMichael Hanes, Roark Dority

Anna JenkinsSDAI Featured Artist: January 22 to February 21, 2010

“Unnatural Ways”Artist’s Statement

In this natural world we fit our unnatural ways. And I see myself black like a crow in this garden. Here I celebrate dreams lost and found in my paintings where I create and destroy. In January 2010 I will have an exhibit of my latest oils on canvas at the SDAI, sharing the unfamiliar feeling in art that brings pleasure and surprises, finding myself a bit uneven.

I am an artist born in Italy, studied art in Catania, received my diploma in paintings in 1962 and began exhibiting my work and teaching. In San Diego I attended Southwestern College, studied bronze casting at SDSU, worked at the Fire Art Studio. In 1988 I painted barricades downtown and at the Centro Cultural de la Raza. I participate in art competitions and share my painting often. My work is in private collections in Italy and the USA. I hope to see you at our reception at SDAI and experience the love of our life.

“Nothing stays the same in my paintings I transform them until they become part of me or until I become part of it.”

Dan AdamsSDAI Featured Artist: January 22 to February 21, 2010

“Love is a Dog”Artist’s Statement

My studio has been overrun by a new litter of dog paintings! I’ve adopted some for myself but I need room to paint. I’ll have a lot of paintings up for “adoption” at my show for a nominal fee. In this time of economical stress, the love of a dog is a wonderful thing.

Marion Mettler SDAI Featured Artist: February 26 to April 3, 2010

“THE FIGURE DECONSTRUCTED: ABSTRACTIONS &

DISCONNECTIONS”

Artist’s Statement

The two ongoing threads of my work have been figurative and abstract or nonobjective. I focused on drawing and painting figures for many years and then turned to nonobjective work, while never abandoning the figure completely. The media I used varied from pastel to watercolor to mixed media, but the subject switched back and forth from figurative to nonobjective, as I continued to pursue both types of content, but separately. Recently, I began to work on combining the two, and I have been seeking ways to use the figure in an abstract painting, broken into shapes and forms, as reflected in this show. Although containing a figure, these paintings are an attempt to focus on composition, line, shape, design, and color instead of subject. My goal is for a viewer to see the figure as secondary, not the central element in the painting, and perhaps to find that the figure is constructed of parts and pieces that come together and become one whole abstract piece. The challenge I set for myself is still ongoing, not yet attained. These paintings are water media (watercolor, water-soluble pencil or crayon, acrylic, ink) or mixed media (with collage) on paper or board. Many began as life drawings and evolved into paintings. Several reflect my current frequent use of a modified grid layout and/or a square format.

3

Sidney Wildesmith GUEST JUROR: January 17, 2010 Art comes in many forms from Sidney Wildesmith, the juror for SDAI’s upcoming show opening January 22. He is an accomplished landscape painter influenced by the Hudson River School painters and specifically by legendary landscape painter A.D. Greer, with whom he studied for years. His influences have also been enriched by the vibrant art community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lived for nearly 25 years. Trained as a biologist, naturalist and educator, he started his professional career working as an interpretive naturalist in Minnesota State Parks. His deep knowledge and love of the earth drives his artistic expression. His desire to inspire an understanding and appreciation for the wonder and beauty of the earth led him to create the National Parks Touring Artists Program, through which he provided art classes and programming to park visitors as Artist-In-Residence in various National Parks, including Yellowstone, Redwood, Canyonlands and Mesa Verde. He was declared one of Grumbacher’s Platinum Artists for his achievements in teaching art to the public. Currently he is expanding his artistic quest through video, often embellished with his original musical work, which he composes, performs and records. He has had numerous one-man shows that carry the theme “The Path is Beauty.” He has a deep appreciation for the life of the artist and the long and personal path that guides the soul to continue the creative quest. (www.wildesmith.com)

Elena Lomakin SDAI Featured Artist: February 26 to April 3, 2010

“The Invasion of Color”

Artist’s Statement

The subject of my works is always nature, whether it is obvious or not. The series of paintings included in this show have been created in the past two years. Almost all of them are small and private, and, therefore, invite a close look.

When I am around nature, I do not necessarily see the sky, the trees or the flowers as they are; for me it is first and foremost colors and shapes. Not details, but rather delicacy and refinement, the mood rendered through lines and colors, the power of hues combined with the subtleties of the drawing are the leading principles and approach to my works.Beauty and Harmony is the main message I want to convey through my art. And, hopefully, visual pleasure to the viewers.

This program will provide an opportu-nity for artist members to share work, questions and information through visual representation and dialogue.

New members: this is a great opportunity to meet other members, show your work and see the work being created in the San Diego area.

Everyone else: show us your work, whether you’re getting into the juried shows or not. We want to see what you are doing and have the opportunity to talk with you.

The next Gathering: Jan 3.Gathering Dates: Mar 7, May 2, Jul 11, Sept 5Members: Free. Nonmembers: $5.

Description and schedule:4-6pm Sunday. 4-4:30 bring artwork and check in; 4:30 doors locked. If there is a guest artist, the presentation will begin at 4:30.

Members can bring up to 3 pieces of artwork that will be displayed either leaning on the wall around the gallery, on empty pedestals or easels if available, or members may bring some.

From 4-6pm artists have the opportunity to discuss their work, ask questions of other artists, discuss general and specific artist issues and share information.

Artists are encouraged to bring books, announcements, magazines, etc., to share. Artists may also bring food and beverages to share.

Cosponsored by:

and The San Diego County Community Enhancement Fund

North Park Nights (NPN), a community-based organiza-tion and program of The San Diego Art Institute, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

As an arts and business district on the cusp of greatness, North Park is experiencing a true renaissance, with new life and activity streaming in daily. The arts are a major part of that vitality, and have continued to thrive in North Park!

Explore the diversity of NPN in our unique galleries, shops, and restaurants, featuring cultural activities and a variety of visual and performing arts.

As a broader community collaboration, NPN is focused on increased infusion of the arts in North Park.

Walk our streets, enjoy the galleries and support local artists! Look for future NPN activities throughout the month at www.NorthParkNights.org.

As an artist you can become a member of NPN! To view the membership application and ben-efits please visit our website: www.northparknights.org and go to the “Get Involved” section.

• Renie Geesey SDAI artist member Renie Geesey has many art pieces showing in the Chula Vista City Hall in the Housing Dept. area. They will be showing indefinitely.

4

The Professional Artist Lecture Series presented by the San Diego Art Institute is geared to educate artists in running a successful business, as well as expanding their knowledge of art techniques.

Upcoming Professional Artist Lectures:(To be announced online in January)

If you have any suggestions for topics or speakers please email, eduprogramsdai@gmail.com.

For more information about the lecture series please contact Andrea Chamberlin at eduprogramsdai@gmail.com

The San Diego Art Institute’s educational facility, the San Diego Art Department, provides an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters artistic expression, for all ages and proficiencies,

using art to contribute value and diversity to the community with educational programs, exhibitions and workspace.

January Exhibition featuring “WOMEN BY WOMEN” by The San Diego Women’s Figurative Group. Opening reception on January 16 from 6 to 9pm.

February Exhibition featuring “ONLY HUMAN” by Linda Kardoff. Opening reception on February 20 from 6 to 9pm.

Also on exhibit will be artwork by students, members, and instructors.

SDAD is located on 3830 Ray Street in North Park.

The January class session begins January 4th, 2010! For a detailed schedule of our classes, please visit the website: www.sdad-sdai.org or call: 619-299-4ART.

Through SDAI’s collaborative partnership with the Japanese Friendship Garden,

Paint-Out artists are now able to enter the beautiful garden, free of charge, and use it as a backdrop for their art creations.

Co-Hosted by Maura McHugh and Richard Powers

Admission: FREE to SDAI / SDAD members & guests

We meet the 3rd Saturday of the Month Time frame: 9:00am-12:00pm

Paint/draw/explore Balboa Park and the San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden

Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, digital, pencil, charcoal, pastels or mixed media; all artists, amateur to professional, are encouraged to participate.

At NOON meet back at SDAI:MOLA for a group discussion of the work created (and other relevant topics). During this time there’s a potluck meal (bring food and/or drink to share). For more information about this event call 619.236.0011.

Museum of the Living Artist’s David G. Fleet Youth Art Gallery

presents

ZAMORANO

The exhibition will be on display till January 17, 2010.

School Vision:All Zamorano students will be intrinsically motivated to be-come independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the dynamic lan-guage of the arts. Zamorano students will use this knowledge and apply it to the world around them while becoming productive and responsible citizens in our community.

Art Program Vision:All Zamorano students develop a rich understanding of the language of visual arts through hands-on projects, multimedia presentations, lectures, and small group collaborative work. Our students, at each grade level, are learning about the elements of art – how to recognize them in artworks and the world, and how to apply them to artwork they make themselves.

Through our visual arts instruction students are exposed to art that is gender and ethnically diverse. Our students are also exposed to a variety of art careers so they may see how what they are learning about is applied by professional artists.

San Diego County Youth Art Month

The exhibition will be on display from January 22– February 21, 2010

The exhibition is on display from January 22nd to February 21st, 2010. A public reception will be held on January 29th, 2010, 6-8PM and a special awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 21st from 1-3PM for all student participants, family, teachers, and school administration.

The San Diego Art Institute, “Museum of the Living Artist” takes pleasure in presenting the 2010 Youth Art Month Exhibition for San Diego County Schools. Sponsored by the San Diego County Art Education Association (a chapter of the California Art Education Association), the collection represents the work of students under the instruction of art educators who are mem-bers of SDCAEA or CAEA. This year, approximately 100 works from 20 public, private, parochial and charter schools in San Di-ego County fulfilled specifications for originality, composition, media technique and presentation.

Ribbon Awards and Certificates are given to works in the four grade level categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12, and 3-dimensional art. All 2D 1st through 3rd place finalists will be sent on to the CAEA Southern Area Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition in Pas-adena.

5

SDAI Winter C-Note - November 28, 2009photos by R. ChauDavis

▲ Kerstin Robers, Timothy Field and Andrea Chamberlin

SDAI “Collaborations” - November 13, 2009photos by Sullivan/Messenger

▲ Thia Nevius ▲ Judy Pike

▲ Shahla Dorafshan, Richard Messenger & Ellen Dieter

▲ Renata Spiazzi

▲ L.J. Sullivan & Ellen Dieter

▲ Joe Nalven

San Diego Art Institute, Inc.Museum of the Living ArtistHouse Of Charm, Balboa Park1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101-1617

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFITU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDSan Diego, California

Permit No. 582

Reflections in a Canine Mirror: Fred Marinello’s “Sink Multi” is a large format photographic montage, constructed from multiple images of the same scene: a cluttered kitchen sink and counter with a sunny backyard landscape peeking through a central window behind. Given the simplicity of the subject matter, the image is oddly moving, even for a dog who is seldom called upon to do anything more than lick the dishes. One might ask how Marinello achieves this effect, and what role his montage technique plays in achieving it. I suspect part of the answer lies in our innate aesthetic sense. There is always a curious peace-fulness produced by viewing nature “outside” from “inside” a constructed space; our den lends us security, while at the same time the broad vista extends our imaginative mastery. The image suggests, as well, the connection between these apparently disparate worlds. The materials of the civilized interior, wood, stone, earthenware, and polished metal, echo their natural origins in the landscape beyond, and the amusing jumble of dishes beside the sink reminds us of the energies that can only be modestly regulated by our nods toward order. Marinello also makes use of a simple, for-mal balance. The window provides a central source of light, but the images seen through it remain

somewhat distant and out of focus, and thus do not dominate the composition. The objects on both sides of the sink, however, are more sharply defined, and illuminated by a medium light, maintaining their forceful participation within the image, while the shadows at the bottom of the image provide a contrasting ground.

Marinello’s montage technique works within this formal balance while adding to it an overall dynamism. Panels of images are reassembled at slightly off angles, pieces of images are repeated in playful stutters, and the usual linear symmetry of the frame is willfully broken. Perhaps most importantly, the individual images that make up the montage exhibit have markedly different lighting conditions; they may well have been taken at different times of day. It’s a still life, yet moves through time, and Marinello has found a way to express the full arc of the sun in a single moment.

Baudelaire

Sink Multi