The Making of Riches

Just for fun, this is how I went about to paint "Riches." Click on the images to make them bigger. Thanks for viewing!

 

 

Winter Group Show

Tonight is the opening of the Moleskine Project #2! Come check out all the stunning artwork at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco anytime from 6 pm to 10 pm. If you can't make the opening, do stop by sometime after; the exhibition will still be displayed until December 29th.

And tomorrow......

...at FFDG, is the Winter Group Show. Featuring a couple small works from twenty artists, it is going to be one dynamic show! I am excited to be showing a drawing and a painting there with these talented people. The opening for this is Friday, December 7th from 6-9 pm, at 2277 Mission St. San Francisco, CA, 94110.

Eclectix Interview

Eclectix features many unique and eye catching art! They recently wrote about the Corporeal Clusters show that was at 111 Minna Gallery.

I would like to thank them for the interview. Check out their site and read the short interview if you got some free time!

Moleskine Project #2

I am excited to be a part of this show with over 50 amazing artists from around the world! The show consists of pages taken out of artists' moleskine sketchbook. Many will be creating images on the front and back of the pages, so it is like two pieces in one. Custom frames for the exhibit will also be double sided to show off both sides. The Moleskine Project will be at Spoke Art in San Francisco. Make a note on your calendar and come check it out!Click on the image below for a list of participating artists:

So naturally, having three different bodies of work, I had to decide between drawing and painting.

I could not decide so I did both, a page with a painting on both sides, and a page with a drawing on both sides. Also I took my concept of animals with guns and glasses and gave it a twist! A boston terrier and a tabby cat holding water guns from the 90's and wearing shutter shades, and in color! (click on the image for a larger view):

Power Pet (side 1)

Power Pet (side 2)

Insect Juice (side 1)

Insect Juice (side 2)

Another decision to make- I am to send only one page! So I have to decide which to put in the show....hm....

Making of "Slow Motion"

With ten days left until Corporeal Clusters ends, I thought I would share a couple beginning stages of "Slow Motion."

"Slow Motion"
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 54"

If you want to see this painting in person, along with my other recent Concept paintings, head on over to 111 Minna Gallery! November 10th is the last day to catch the exhibit!

Opening of Corporeal Clusters

Thanks to all who stopped by October 19 for the opening of Corporeal Clusters!
Many people showed up despite the fact that there was a game playing that same night. It was quite a crowd. Thanks to Hi-Fructose who posted pictures and did a small write up on their site. Here are some photos of mine:

Melissa Arendt's work

Paintings by Kelly Allen

Seven of my most recent paintings all together!

(photo cred: Heather Wee)

The exhibition goes on until November 10. Do stop by 111 Minna Gallery to check it out :-)

Corporeal Clusters

Next week is the opening of Corporeal Clusters at 111 Minna Gallery!

I am happy to be showing with two other amazing artists: Kelly Allen and Melissa Arendt. Seven of my most recent paintings from the Concept series will be displayed. If you around town, definitely come to the opening reception for some fun! If you cannot make it that night, make a trip to the gallery sometime before November 10 to see the exhibition during open hours.

The opening reception is Friday, October 19, from 5 pm-late
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna street
San Francisco, CA, 94105

Magic Safari

The title basically sums it up! In this show curated by Betty Bigas (Roll Up Gallery), approach to the ferocious, vivacious, vigorous, cute, adorable and touching beings with whom we share the land, The animals. I am very excited to be showing work with a great group of artists:  

Deedee Cheriel
Joana Santamans
Xiau-Fong Wee
Joshua Coffy
Santos Román
DeLa
Masako Miki
Shayna Yasuhara
Chelsea Brown


The opening reception of Magic Safari will take place next week, September 28 2012, from 6:00- 9:00 pm at Roll Up Gallery. So come by!

Reviving Camellia Print

Today I am releasing my very first print of a painting from the Concept series through 1xRUN!

Reviving Camellia 

11 x 16 inches

Archival Pigment Print on 330 gsm Fine Art Paper

Max Edition Size of 50

From the interview about this piece:

1xRun: What is unique about this piece?
Xiau-Fong Wee: The piece is mysterious, yet peaceful. The presence of a figure is barley there; she is lost and merged into her natural surroundings so...

Click on the link to continue to read about the painting!
http://1xrun.com/runs/Reviving_Camellia

Japan Cinema: Creative Spotlight

Thank you Japan Cinema for featuring me in Creative Spotlight! Read the interview in which I talk about all my deepest darkest secrets!

Euik!

I wanted to post this here sooner but I have been sooo busy. Spoke Art posted it on their page on Facebook, and I also made a note it on my Facebook fan page though, so for those of you who saw the notification, you had a head start!

Anyway, there is now a brand new fine art print! 

From Summer Group Show, "Euik!" comes signed, features hand deckled edges, an emboss, and is limited to only 50 copies worldwide! Foreveeerrr! So get it while you can!

http://store.spoke-art.com/collections/fine-art-prints

http://store.spoke-art.com/collections/fine-art-prints/products/xiau-fong-wee

Summer Group Show

Coming soon!



Opening night: Thursday August 2, 2012 6pm - 10pm

Show on view through: Saturday August 25, 2012

Spoke Art Gallery is proud debut our annual Summer Group Show, featuring a diverse range of local, national and international emerging artists in a salon-style exhibition. This August exhibition showcases a selective roster of varying mediums and styles found throughout the contemporary scene, with introductory works perfect for emerging and established collectors and fans.

Artists include: Allan Innman, Michael Ramstead, Bec Winnel, Eddie Colla, Rich Pellegrino, Xiau-Fong Wee, Steve Seeley, Megan Wolfe and Nicole Gustafsson.

What: August Group Show

When: Thursday August 2 6pm-10pm (opening night)

Where: Spoke Art Gallery - 816 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA 94109

Website: http://www.spoke-art.com

Artist links:

Allan Innman: http://allaninnman.com/

Michael Ramstead: http://michaelramstead.com/

Bec Winnel: http://becwinnel.com/

Eddie Colla: http://eddiecolla.wordpress.com/

Rich Pellegrino: http://www.richpellegrino.com/

Xiau-Fong Wee: http://xiaufong.com/

Steve Seeley: http://thedelicatematter.com/

Megan Wolfe: http://megwolfe.net/

Nicole Gustafsson: http://www.nimasprout.com/

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/317582218331722/

To Emerald City

Have you read the previous post Follow the Yellow Brick Road?

The opening is tomorrow night, and I have been helping WonderlandSF hang all day, and spent the final few hours painting around my piece.

Not the greatest photo, but if you want to zoom in on the detail, stop by sometime! Although the opening reception is tomorrow night, the exhibition will be up for about a month. 

So check out the previous post for the addresses, times, and more information!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Remember the Opposites show at WonderlandSF Gallery?

Crest & Trough painting installation from July 2011

That was an awesome exhibit because artists continued their paintings past the borders onto the gallery wall. I had Crest & Trough on display the show went great!

Now, a year later, WonderlandSF is going to hold another exhibit just like that! The theme is "Something like Oz," featuring many amazing artists. I will be displaying my latest piece from the Concept series, 'Search Within.'

Search Within
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 30 inches

What goes on beyond the borders of this painting?

The opening reception coming very soon! I think I will be painting on the gallery walls this coming Thursday, July 26th, before the opening reception Friday, July 27th. Stop in and visit me while I am painting to say hi, or come hang out at the show, or both!

The reception is July 27th, from 6 -10 pm, at WonderlandSF
2929 24th Street (between Florida and Alabama)
San Francisco,CA 94110

City Streets

Happy 4th of July!!!

Come say hi Sunday, July 15th during the opening reception of City Streets at STUDIO Gallery! See the different views of the bay area through the eyes of a group of amazing artists!

Endless Minds

This Friday is the opening of a group art exhibition "Endless Minds!" Curated by BeeFy & Co. it is their very first art show.

Featuring 10 artists: Helice Wen, Albert Ramos, Ed He, Shawn Vales, Kevin Blagrave, Janet Ji Song, Hsin-Yao Tseng, Keene Jackson, Menh Voong aka "Beefy," and myself.
very 1st BeeFy & Co. Art Show!

Come to Akiba Gallery 
3141 Clement St
(between 33rd Ave & 32nd Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121
June 29th, 2012 
6pm-10pm 

Akiba Cafe will be offering 20% off all orders during the event!

Wild At Heart

Hey guys! This is a very cool show! If you are in the L.A or Culver City area you need to check this out. I am excited to have one of my drawings shown amongst over 100 other artist at Thinkspace Gallery. Click on the image below to see who is showing.

This exhibition raises awareness about the precarious predicament of wild creatures around the world, and a portion of the sales go to Born Free USA and the Animal Protection Institute to benefit efforts to protect them in their natural habitat. Click here for sneek peaks and more information on the show, or view the facebook event page.

6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Opening reception: Saturday, May 26, 2012
5:00pm - 8:00pm