September 5, 2010

ART, ARTISTS, ARTISTE WINES AND ARTISAN CHEESES AT ARTAMO GALLERY
FRIDAY · OCTOBER 22 · 2010 · 6:00–8:30 PM

See the beautiful abstract art in the “Delicious Colors” exhibition and meet the artists Janet Bothne and Mick Reinman; taste the boutique wines of Artiste Winery and chat with winemaker Bion Rice; sample artisan cheeses from Los Olivos Cheese Co. and learn about their origin — in short: enjoy a delightful evening at Artamo Gallery.

$22 PER PERSON ($18 FOR ARTISTE WINE CLUB MEMBERS) · SPACE IS LIMITED
PLEASE RESERVE & MAIL CHECK BY OCTOBER 15.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

MANIPULATIONS — TERI BLODGETT & METROV
SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 3 · 2010

An exhibition presenting a selection of black-and-white photographs by Teri Blodgett, individually manipulated and altered through full or partial dye-coloring and painting, juxtaposed with a painting and prints of the limited edition “A 5” series by D. A. Metrov who blend known comic figures into his twisted compositions.

MICK REINMAN ARTWORK ON A WINE LABEL
A painting by Mick Reinman was chosen for the the label of the 2007 Sonoma Coast Zinfandel by Artiste Winery in Los Olivos, California, for their new release of a “modern wine.”The relase partywas on September 4th at Artiste Winery. The wine will be presented at a special event at Artamo gallery during the Janet Bothne & Mick Reinma exhibition on October 22nd. (see information above)n

MICHAEL KESSLER: WORK IN PROGRESS
A video documentation of Michael Kessler’s work in progress for an exhibition in Maui in December of 2010.

AGUSTIN CASTILLO: THE ART OF RECYCLING
A video showing the creation of an artwork from recycled materials.

NEW WORKS AVAILABLE
Interesting new works by Julia Pinkham and Elana Kundell will be available very soon:
From left to right: Julia Pinkham, A Green Treat, 30" x 24"; Julia Pinkham, No ReserveI, 37" x 48"; Julia Pinkham, Call It Even, 36" x 48"; Elana Kundell, Submerging Naked 10, 40" x 30"; Julia Pinkham, Golden DNA, 12" x 50"

POETRY READING
AUGUST 14, 2010
Glenna Luschei is reading from Libido Dreams and other books in Santa Barbara, Karpeles Manuscript Library,

NEW ARRIVALS
We received some very interesting, fresh new work in July.
From left to right: Michael Kessler, Magnification: 48" x 36"; Julia Pinkham, Methods of Rest II, 33" x 48"; Agustin Castillo, Abstract 226, 48" x 73"; Michael Kessler, Off-Grid 3 & 6, 17" x 17" ea.; Michael Kessler, Diagenesis, 44" x 66".

RECENT EXHIBITIONS

24/7 SUMMER
JULY 1–25 & AUGUST 4–29

A changing group show over the 7 weeks of summer beginning the first of July. Exhibited are works by 24 artists: Teri Blodgett, Janet Bothne, Agustin Castillo, Patrick Dintino, Madeline Garrett, John Goetz, Gordon Huether, Françoise Issaly, Tamar Kander, Ehja Kang, Michael Kessler, Elana Kundell, Hyunmee Lee, Ana Marini, Hanna Merians, Metrov, Jack N. Mohr, Michael Moon, Tanareh Mozafarian, Julia Pinkham, Jack Reilly, Mick Reinman, Suha Sin, Michelle Y. Williams.

JACK REILLY — BREAKING AWAY
AUGUST 5–22, 2010

A special feature during the ever-changing “24/7 SUMMER” group exhibition of 24 artists over 7 weeks of summer. Jack Reilly, one of the original artists of the Abstract Illusionism movement in the U.S. in the 1970s became known for his geometric abstract works on complex shaped-canvases, breaking away from traditional forms and limits of painting. In his works, Reilly challenges concepts of illusionary and pictorial space, executed within an abstract painting context. 

 Visual impressions from the Jack Reilly feature.

JACK N. MOHR — BEHIND THE SCENES
JULY 1–15

Black and white photographs by Jack N. Mohr taken in the dim backstage light of a photo shooting for a furniture catalog 25 years ago in Berlin, Germany. This is a special feature during the first two weeks of the “24/7 SUMMER” exhibition, a changing group show over 7 weeks of summer.

ANA MARINI — REFLEXIONES
JUNE 2–27 · 2010
An exhibition of new and recent small to mid-size paintings by Argentinian-American artist Ana Marini who takes us on a journey of migrations — from one country to another, one world to another, as well as into the inner spheres of silence. In story-telling images she reflects on her observations and own experience in life, while referring to Latin-American literature, e.g. "A Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez or works by Isabel Allende, in her installations and abstract paintings.

 

ARTAMO GALLERY as part of the Santa Barbara Art & Wine Tour 2010 showing Julia Pinkham's solo exhibition "Inventory," serving food samples by Pierre Lafond Bistro paired with wine tasting by Santa Barbara Winery. Final party with more food and wine and live music at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. (Photo: Gallery owner/artist jack N. Mohr with gallery artists Madeline Garrett and John Goetz.

ACTOR DENNIS HOPPER (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) ON COLLECTING ART

VIDEOS: ABOUT ART COLLECTING

VIDEO: JANET BOTHNE — STUDIO VISIT

Jack N. Mohr, owner/director of ARTAMO GALLERY visited artist Janet Bothne in her studio in May of 2010.Janet talked about her approach to painting, about colors, layers, intensityas well as about separations and resting points.

GORDON HUETHER SCULPTURES AT TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE PUBLIC ART WALK

The Town of Yountville Public Art Walk, featuring sculptures by Napa artist Gordon Huether, will kick off on June 3, 2010 with an opening reception for the public beginning at the Town of Yountville Community Center at 6 PM. The Community Center is located at 6550 Yount Street.

The Public Art Walk was designed to create an art experience in the Town of Yountville by placing sculpture throughout the main pedestrian areas of the town. "As a local artist, I am proud to be taking the lead in adding another layer of culture for residents and visitors to the Town of Yountville," said Huether.

ARTAMO PRESS author Glenna Luschei was featured in the Winter/Spring issue (Number 301/302) of Poetry Flash, the literary review and calendar magazine for the west, in a multiple page article, including a two page review of her book “Linido Dreams” by ARTAMO PRESS, published in 2007.

SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT: ZEN AND THE ART OF SURFING

Art Scene Checks Out Buddha Abides and Julia Pinkham, Wednesday, May 12, 2010, By Elizabeth Schwyzer
Print version: Now and Zen (Julia Pinkham part)

Agustin Castillo's Abstract CXXII and CC at Medical Specialties Managers, Inc. Orange, California.

White Sands, New Mexico is strikingly similar to the paintings of Michael Kessler. The colors, textures, and forms resonate and relate in many ways. Though the works were not made with any specific reference in mind, the strange relationships do, in fa

ARTAMO GALLERY artist Patrick Dintino is featured in art.ltd magazine, June 2010 issue, in their painter profile series.
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large Kessler painting at New Mexico State University Alamogordo

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Installation shots of Kessler painting at New Mexico State University Alamogordo in May 2010 .

PAST EXHIBITIONS

JULIA PINKHAM — INVENTORY
MAY 6 – 28 · 2010
A special salon-style exhibit of new and also early works by Julia Pinkham.

AGUSTIN CASTILLO & ELANA KUNDELL — INFLUENCE
APRIL 1 – MAY 2 · 2010



An exhibition of works by Mexican-American artist Agustin Castillo and Elana Kundell who are both strongly influenced by a world of different cultures. While Castillo blends Mexican traditions in subject, color and material into his abstract art, Kundell is influenced by the impressions of her long stay in Morocco last year, drawing her into a new found palette of bright, sunny tone

KANDER, LEE & GARRETT — INSIGHT
MARCH 3 – 28 · 2010
A three-women show presenting the works of Tamar Kander, Hyunmee Lee and new paintings by Madeline Garrett.
Some photos taken after the reception:

PROJECT A 5
JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 28 · 2010
A special anniversary show celebrating five years of ARTAMO GALLERY.

  

Artamo artists and selected guest artists created special works for the occasion. Works by Janet Bothne, Agustin Castillo, Agnes Csiszar, Patrick Dintino, Peggy Ferris, Madeline Garrett, John Goetz, Françoise Issaly, Michael Kessler, Elana Kundell, Dan Levin, Metrov, Jack N. Mohr, Michael Moon, Julia Pinkham, Jack Reilly, Michelle Y. Williams, and Norton Wright are included.

A Theme and Celebration of Five...  A review by Joe Woodard, Santa Barbara News-Press, 02-12-2010 (229KB PDF)

START WITH ART
JANUARY 6 – 17 · 2010

A salon-style show with specially priced small works by our represented artists, bargain pieces from trade-ins, and commissioned collectibles by Mark Tobey, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist and others. All on the wall, ready to go.

 

January 2010 — Marriott San Antonio Hills Resort & Spa

Five paintings created by Michael Kessler in 2010 recently installed in a private home.

INSTALLATIONS OF GORDON HUETHER’S WORK
Gordon Huether just finished the installation of "PixeCare" at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California.

Other recent installations by Gordon Huether. For project information please contact ARTAMO GALLERY.

SANTA BARBARA DAILY SOUND / SEPTEMBER 12 · 2009
THE ART OF OWNING A GALLERY
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The problem with selling art, Santa Barbara gallery owner Jack Mohr said, is that it's not a necessity like food.“ “But a friend of mine said, ‘‘Yes, it is,’ people just don’t know,” Mohr said as he sat in his gallery, Artamo, 11 W. Anapamu St.. Like… MORE…

Artiste Winery has been producing Impressionist art inspired wines for nearly a decade. Each wine is blended to taste, while respectfully paying homage to the great wines of Europe. Now, having produced over fifty wines labeled with Impressionist art, Artiste is branching out further into modern art with the production of two Artiste Modern Wines™.

To begin bottling their first “Modern Wines” Artiste Winery has collaborated with artists from Artamo Gallery in Santa Barbara. The first releases are a 2008 Malvasia Bianca and a 2007 Mourvedre, both sourced from exceptional Santa Barbara County vineyards. These wines are labeled with art by two Santa Barbara painters, Karin Aggeler and Jack N. Mohr