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SUMMARY:Piece by Piece: New Group Exhibition at Inclusions Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Piece by Piece: New Group Exhibition at Inclusions Gallery\nInclusions Gallery presents “Piece by Piece\,” a compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Margot Hartford\, Martha Cashman\, Sara Foster\, and Susy Siddens. The exhibition invites visitors to 627 Cortland Avenue to experience a collection that explores the intricate beauty of assembly\, texture\, and fragmented storytelling. \nExhibition Details\nDates: Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 – Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\nGallery Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nLocation: Inclusions Gallery\, 627 Cortland Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA 94110 \nAbout the Exhibition\n“Piece by Piece” brings together four distinct artistic voices\, each utilizing unique mediums and techniques to explore how individual elements coalesce into a greater whole. From tactile ceramics and mixed media to evocative photography and layered textiles\, the show highlights the patience and precision inherent in the creative process. \n\nMargot Hartford is known for an evocative lens and mixed media approach\, capturing the essence of a moment through layered visual narratives.\nMartha Cashman\, a master of form and texture\, often challenges the boundaries of traditional materials\, creating sculptural pieces that invite close inspection.\nSara Foster brings a vibrant\, rhythmic energy to the gallery\, using color and composition to build complex\, engaging visual environments.\nSusy Siddens offers a deep dive into the delicate balance of structure and spontaneity\, piecing together elements that resonate with emotional depth.\n\nThe Venue\nLocated in the heart of the Bernal Heights village\, Inclusions Gallery serves as a cornerstone of the local arts scene. “Piece by Piece” offers visitors a perfect opportunity to stroll Cortland Avenue\, enjoy local shops\, and immerse themselves in the creative spirit of the 94110 neighborhood. \nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond\nBernal ConnectMike Doherty serves as Chief Experience Officer at Greening Projects\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant green areas
URL:https://bernalconnect.com/event/piece-by-piece-new-group-exhibition-at-inclusions-gallery/
LOCATION:Inclusions Gallery\, 627 Cortland Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:A Place for Pichon: Sculptural Works by Steve Firestone
DESCRIPTION:A Place for Pichon: Sculptural Works by Steve Firestone\nMichelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio is pleased to present “A Place for Pichon\,” a solo exhibition by San Francisco artist Steve Firestone. This collection represents over thirty years of sculptural exploration\, transforming the industrial ephemera of the modern world into objects of personality and place. \nEvent Details\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 17\, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nExhibition Dates: On view through June 26\, 2026\nLocation: Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio \nArtist Statement\nThe sculptures selected for this exhibition span over 30 years. The ephemera of an industrialized world are materials used consistently though not exclusively. They are reimagined and imbued with a new life once transformed. \nThe artist invites the viewer to identify the architectural influences in the work\, a style once described as “Bauhaus Romanticism.” Like a scavenger\, Firestone continually collects “stuff\,” trusting that these dormant materials will reveal their potential in the future. While some pieces in this selection reveal a distinct personality\, others evoke a profound sense of place. \nAlongside this group are examples from the Pandemic Pantry series. Created during the Covid-19 lockdowns\, these works were inspired by the newfound cultural interest in pickling and fermenting. Looking at studio shelves packed with “ingredients” collected over the years\, Firestone began a version of “canning” using jars and bottles. The process required a steep learning curve and new tools\, resulting in a deep appreciation for the craft of building ships in a bottle. \nAbout Steve Firestone\nMuch like the work in this exhibition\, Steve Firestone has often reimagined the course of his own life. Originally a student of architecture at Arizona State University\, he later earned a degree in art from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, with an emphasis on painting and drawing. \nAfter a career building and operating three successive framing businesses in San Francisco\, Firestone earned a teaching credential from San Francisco State University. He served for two decades with the San Francisco Unified School District before retiring in 2020. Today\, he works from his San Francisco home-studio\, a transition he describes as “joyful and fulfilling.” While his practice is rooted in sculpture\, he is currently focused on works on paper and a return to painting. \nPlan Your Visit\nExperience the transformation of the everyday into the extraordinary. Visit the gallery to explore the collection or shop the show online. \nBernal ConnectMike Doherty serves as Chief Experience Officer at Greening Projects\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant green areas
URL:https://bernalconnect.com/event/a-place-for-pichon-sculptural-works-by-steve-firestone/
LOCATION:Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery\, 40 29th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:MOTHER VESSEL by REBECCA EDWARDS
DESCRIPTION:MOTHER VESSEL by REBECCA EDWARDS\nOn view through June 26\, 2026\, at Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio \nRebecca Edwards (born 1969) is an Australian poet and visual artist based in San Francisco. She has exhibited works on paper and found-object sculpture in Japan\, New Zealand\, and Australia\, with works held in private collections across these countries\, as well as in the United Kingdom\, Canada\, and the United States. The University of Queensland’s Fryer Library houses a collection of her works on paper\, including drawings\, paintings\, and papercuts\, alongside manuscripts\, journals\, and other ephemera (Rebecca Edwards Papers\, UQFL434). Mother Vessel is Edwards’ first exhibition in the United States. \nA childhood spent in remote parts of the South Pacific\, Papua New Guinea\, and Nauru\, and various regions of Australia\, including the Northern Territory\, Queensland\, and New South Wales\, exposed Rebecca Edwards to many different modes of existence and many different ways of experiencing and creating art. The culture of the Abelam people of the East Sepik\, PNG\, was an early and profound influence. \nThis foundation deepened over time through engagement with Nauruan and Kiribati Islander beadwork and needlework\, African fetish sculptures\, Catholic icon and shrine imagery\, and Japanese papercutting (kirie). At sixteen\, she spent a year in Japan living with a family in Hiroshima Prefecture\, an experience that informed her enduring connection to the country. She later studied at the University of Queensland\, majoring in Japanese language and culture\, and won the Ford Medal for Poetry twice. Several grants from Arts Queensland\, Australia Council\, and Asialink have supported her return visits to Japan to write and exhibit. \nRebecca Edwards is committed to sustainable practices that include repurposing materials destined for the landfill\, even when that means climbing into a dumpster! She is captivated by the doll form\, particularly paper dolls\, 12th-scale miniatures\, and sacred icons and fetishes. An experienced educator\, she has taught drawing\, papercutting\, mosaic\, poetry\, prose writing\, collage\, and bookmaking to students of all ages\, and has performed her poetry at major literary events in Australia\, New Zealand\, and Singapore. \nHer latest collection of poetry\, Plague Animals (Puncher and Wattmann\, 2020)\, is available for purchase at the gallery. \nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond\nBernal ConnectMike Doherty serves as Chief Experience Officer at Greening Projects\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant green areas
URL:https://bernalconnect.com/event/mother-vessel-by-rebecca-edwards/
LOCATION:Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery\, 40 29th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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