KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Meditations by Leslie Ann Rice Bock. Each piece acts as a meditation on the time, location, and people that make up the firing celebration. This ongoing art project started in 2014, capturing my journey […]
KALEID Gallery is proud to present: Lost in the LinesJohn “Jangus” Cambra solo exhibition Artist’s Reception: First Friday October 4th 5pm–9pmFree admission. Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJ. “Lost in the Lines” is a deeply personal exploration of the connection between creativity and the subconscious mind. This collection, composed entirely of pencil and ink work, represents a return to my artistic roots—an homage to the simplicity and complexity that first drew me to art as a child. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of engaging in a mentorship that reignited my passion for creating. It was during this time that I reconnected with the inspirations that shaped my early artistic journey, and to rediscover a process that flows naturally from within. Each piece in this collection is born from a meditative practice some refer to as “line art meditation” or “automatic drawing”. As I immerse myself in…
KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Constructed RealismRobert D. Chavez III solo exhibition Artist’s reception: First Friday September 6th 5pm-9pmFree admission and all ages.Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJIn this project, Constructed Realism, I am conveying a “day in the life” through thelens of past, present, and future. It is my voyage through a dreamlike state. It’s thespiritual journey I embark on every day as I take pictures. When I go out to shoot, Ifeel like a hunter, scanning for evocations of emotion – both good and bad. Theseimages fly in front of me, and I chase them; or they stay still and wait for me tocapture them. These photographs are delving deeply into my soul. I’m using theartwork to share my own perspective of reality, tangled up in a ball of beautiful art.Poetry. Pain. Pursuit. Delight. Always driving me forward in my art and in my life.Artist BioRobert…
KALEID Gallery is proud to present:Radiant Ambiance Mario Dimas solo exhibition Artist’s reception: Friday August 2nd 5pm–9pmPart of the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ in SoFA District. Working primarily with acrylic paint and brushes Mario Dimas uses patterns and design to create a sense of light, motion, and vibration in his artwork. This series of works is Mario’s progressions experimenting with painting a variety of subjects and designs using bold outlines and vibrant color palettes. In this process, he strives to bring a subtle balance that sets a pleasant atmosphere in his art. Themes of nature, energy, and symbolism weave throughout Mario’s work. From his mystic landscapes to his mandalas and abstract paintings. His influence comes from a deep interest in spiritual beliefs, our natural world, and human language. In search of a profound meaning in his art journey, Mario’s artwork is about seeing differently beyond our physical vision and finding…