Lucid Dreams Featured Art 07/08—08/09

Jonathan Viner

Hairpin

Oil on panel : 18x18” : 2011

“Lucid Dreams” curated by Mark Murphy, features 32 world-class fine artists from around the world. Now on exhibition in San Diego, CA, “Lucid Dreams” features 60 unique paintings, assemblages, sculptures and one-of-a-kind opportunities to add to your personal art collection.

“Lucid Dreams” is on exhibition now through August 9, 2011. Additional photography available upon request. Thank you for taking a closer look.

Marc Bell

We Are Not Connected To Snyder of Berlin

14x11x3/8" : Mixed media on board, 2011

Rorro Berjano

Elewa Oddara

30x30cms : Mixed media, 2011

Tim Biskup

Color Hole

Cel-Vinyl Acrylic on Masonite, 2011 : 11x14”

Ludovic Boulard Le Fur / Loubard

self portrait

45/45/15cm : acrylic on wood cut and assembled sculpture, 2011

Marc Burckhardt

Kindred

Acrylic & oil on wood panel : 12.5" x 10.5" image : 16" x 18" with frame, 2011

Victor Castillo

I am ready

Graphite on paper : 14x14 inch (18 x 18 inch with frame), 2011

Jorge Catoni

Trastorno

18x18” : 2011 : • SOLD

Mathieu Desjardins

Mixed Media

18x18” : 2011 : • SOLD

Rai Escalé

Wash Me Clean

15.35x15.74" : acrylic on collage mounted on wood, 2011

Jim Houser

Waylaid

Acrylic on Canvas : May, 2011-07-06

Tim Hussey

Adrift 3

graphite powder, acrylic, oil pastel, Galkyd on wood panel : 18x18" : 2011

Tasha Kusama

Sempre

mixed media on panel, 16x20” : 2011

Daniel Munóz “SAN”

untitled

13x14.5" : graphite on paper, 2010

Meggs

Out of Sight Out of Mind

36x36" : mixed media on wood panel

Joel Nakamura

Dreamy Octo

18x18" : 2011 : mixed media on metal panel

Billy Norby

Dawn

Oil on panel, 2011

Irene Hardwicke Olivieri

Rising Above Resistance

18" x 8.5" : Oil on Wood, Shaped board, 2011

Kevin Paulsen

Spoor of Man w/ Fireflies No. 1

18x18" : Pigment atop plaster on Velour mounted on panel, 2011

Kevin Paulsen

Spoor of Man w/ Fireflies No. 2

18x18" : Pigment atop plaster on Velour mounted on panel, 2011

Souther Salazar

"half asleep"

Acrylic, Ink & Collage on wood panel : 18" x 18" x 2 3/4" : 2011

Bonnie Marie Smith

"Heaven and Earth"

earthenware, porcelain, glazes, paints, gold leaf, found objects, 2011

27 pieces total : available as one collection

Matt Stallings

ICEE Storm

Acrylic on Wood : 16x16” : 2011 • SOLD

Tasha Rae Tatro

Wonderland

Hand-forged, sterling silver, antique time piece : 2011

Mark Todd

Dreamer

Cel Vinyl on Wood Panel : 18x18” : 2011

Marco Wagner

Heimat gerne

Mixed media on paper : 33x35cm, 2011

Esther Pearl Watson

Gas and Coke

Acrylic, Foil on Canvas : 18x18" : 2011

Megan Whitmarsh

5Th RAY

embroidery on fabric : 6"x6" : 2011

Marco Zamora

Building Blocks

ink and gouache on wood panel : 18x18 : • SOLD

Lucid Dreams Now OPEN

“Lucid Dreams” opened Friday night welcoming close to 500 art patrons who toured the San Diego fine art gallery taking in 32-featured artists. Steady flows of people filtered in and out of the gallery throughout the night, discussing the work and appreciative of the craft and high level of work presented.

A dark blue wall illuminated Irene Hardwicke Olivieri’s “Rising Above Resistance” and Bonnie Marie Smith’s “Heaven and Earth,” comprised of 27 individual earthenware and porcelain sculptures provided heart-felt perspective and a warm welcome to the exhibition’s eclectic diversity. (Pictured above).

Details featuring

Bonnie Marie Smith, Mark Todd, Tasha Kusama

“Eclectic” is an endearing term for the Narrative Art collection of artisans united under one common theme “Lucid Dreams.” A multifaceted collection of talent representing Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the United States—east/west and everything in between.

Souther Salazar : Half Asleep + Tim Hussey : Set Adrift 3

Artists were united between narrative genres including sculpture, comics, high and outsider art and in compliment of Romanticism (Rai Escalé), Abstract, Expressionism (Tim Hussey), POP (Mark Todd), Non-Objective Painting (Loubard), Street (Marco Zamora) and Folk Tradition (Kevin Paulsen, Esther Pearl Watson) art movements. “Eclectic” is the assortment of 60 original works created by 32 luminaries who invite question, introspection and the opportunity to dream within each piece.

Marc Burckhardt : Kindred +

Kevin Paulsen : Spoor of Man with Fireflies No. 2

“Lucid Dreams” is all about the community united in the name of art (32 featured artists), threaded together by poetry (Doug Tanoury), held together by the gallery (San Diego) and the curatorial push by Mark Murphy. On Friday, invitation was answered and “true” community united, as hundreds of onlookers moved about with much to say, sharing in a positive experience, a wave of energy much like a visit to the ocean.

Ludovic Boulard Le Fur / Loubard : Self Portrait + explanation map

The buzz is out. And many people to be thanked—my Parents, who traveled in from Cleveland, great friends—John Purlia for writing an exceptional review, my assistants—Jillian Seaman who single handedly brought in last year’s “Survey Select” and Madison Blades—who reached out to the community with style, Florabella for ALWAYS rocking the floral in the most beautiful of ways, KANON Organic Vodka for delivering the best I have ever personally tasted, Doug Tanoury for writing original poetic prose, SD CITYBEAT and KPBS for their universal support, ALL 32 artists for their unwavering support, dedication and inspirational voice and YOU—the kind folks who travel, thank and share their experiences with family and friends.

Rai Escalé : Wash Me Clean + Jonathan Viner : Hairpin

Friday, July 8 was one year and one day after the premier of last year’s “Survey Select” and provided the next chapter in furthering the dream for the Museum of Narrative Arts. Noel-Baza Fine Art Gallery is the location for “Lucid Dreams,” featuring four more events and daily hours, now through August 9, 2011. Please share your dreams and join in “Lucid Dreams.”

Small Dreams by Doug Tanoury

“Lucid Dreams” fine art exhibit is fast approaching, July 8—August 9, and features the imaginative talent of 45 fine artists and Doug Tanoury who has created another great poetry entry, “Small Dreams.”

For me, collaborating with artists is an amazing dream. Curating any exhibit is more than a casual display—it’s a heart-felt affair—friend filled and brings a community of artists together who strive for excellence because of each other. The process is “lucid” as the exchange between each artist is open, form finding and mind-shifting.

Small Dreams

In dreams

Lit in barroom light

Like a dim lounge

Of a neon-blue nebula,

Where everything

Is shadow and silhouette

And nothing is seen

In full illumination.

I dream of her

Sitting lotus style in a large hall,

And she wears sheer white

Flowing fabric

That floats slowly

On the air

Like feathers

As she moves.

She is bird-like

In the smallness

Of fragile frailness,

As she sits

Alone upon the floor

Looking up at me.

She is a sparrow

Fallen from a nest.

The anger that was

Between us,

Suddenly never was.

We feel only love and loss,

And are touched

With soft forgiveness,

The confused vulnerability

Of dreamers.

And as I bend over

To embrace her

She is a nestling

Once again, wedged

In that small space

Supported by

The branching arteries

Of my heart.

Doug Tanoury 6-18-11

Featured images: Wash Me Clean by Rai Escalé (15.35x15.74" : acrylic on collage mounted on wood) and “Rising Above Resistance” by Irene Hardwicke Olivieri (18x8.5" : oil on wood shaped board).

Lucid Dreams opens July 7 at the Noel-Baza Fine Art Gallery with special events for Comic-Con on July 22, Film Premier on July 27 and Contemporary Narrative Panel on Friday August 5. Check back for more details.

Please RSVP—sign up—and check out the featured artists who have inspired “Lucid Dreams.”