Robert Pincus on Kelsey Brookes at Mark Quint

San Diego’s Robert Pincus reviews Kelsey Brookes show at Mark Quint Contemporary Art in La Jolla through Decmber 19.

Energy is a kind of tangible intangible in painting. You know it when you feel it.

It’s as crucial to a minimal work, like a Robert Ryman white painting, as to a maximal one, such as a Ryan McGinness image filled with pictographic images and decorative motifs. The manifestations of energy in art are many — from the way a surface shimmers to the way forms relate to one another to the way paint covers a canvas. Art historian B.H. Friedman’s called his biography of Jackson Pollock “Energy Made Visible” for good reason.

So, when an artist’s work seems to possess this ingredient, attention should be paid….

Read the complete original review online at the San Diego Union Tribune.

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Opening TONIGHT 12/11 in San Diego at Subtext San Diego

Subtext 12/10/2009

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THREAD show this weekend | holiday gift art fashion shopping in San Diego

From Discover SD via Art Now San Diego:

THREAD will present 100-plus independent designers and artisans selling their wares, a Tweet wall, live screen printing by Sezio, a photo booth, style lounge, live art, art and fashion shows from Elle Events, drink specials, “Spin the Creativity Wheel” by Holiday Matinee, pop-up book store, and a plush lounge co-presented by DiscoverSD.com and 944 Magazine.

Tickets are $8 when you RSVP on-line and $10 at the door. Visit THREADshow.com to reserve your discount tickets now.

Basic Trend: THREAD is a must-hit event for holiday shopping in San Diego. Pick up designer duds for your significant other, jaunty jewelry for family, cutting-edge accessories for friends, and that perfect New Year’s Eve outfit for yourself. Winter has arrived, and while that means the end of sweet summer style, the new season is the best justification for an indulgent splurge.

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Art Quilts, Fiber Art & Quilt Artists in San Diego

Noted today on the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) blog:

SAQA SATURDAY

Sat, Jan 30th: Get-Together to meet your fellow SAQA members and discuss what you’d like from SAQA in San Diego. Member Gillian Moss has graciously agreed to host us in her home in La Jolla on January 30, 1-4pm. Jane LaFazio will send reminders as it gets closer, and ask you to RSVP and give directions. Jane@plainjanestudio.com

QUILT VISIONS SLATE OF EXHIBITS

Nov 14th – Jan 17, 2010; Interpretations 2009: Art Quilts by Quilt Visions Members; Many of the artists are members of SAQA; 2825 Dewey Rd #100, San Diego, CA 92106; Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm; Opening Reception is Sat, Nov 14th from 5-7pm. 37 pieces in the collection. Check it out in person and online here.

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Balboa Park December Nights this coming weekend!

One good writeup of this weekend’s festivities in Balboa Park form the North County Times.

SAN DIEGO —- More than 300,000 people are expected to pack Balboa Park’s 32nd annual December Nights festival next weekend, which features free museum admission, continuous live entertainment and gifts and food from around the world.

The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4 and from noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 5.

Billed as San Diego’s largest free community festival, December Nights expanded five years ago to include daytime activities, and the change has helped manage the crowds, which have swelled over the past three years. Organizers are expecting an even bigger turnout this year, so come prepared, said Balboa Park spokeswoman Debbie Petruzzelli….

Read their whole story here.

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