Peep a slideshow of the show (with detailed shots) and a short review over at sketchypad.com: click here.

The first time I saw Jason Jägel’s work was at the inaugural Bay Area Now show at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts back in 1997. His large narrative drawings were some of my favorite works in that show, which is saying a lot considering fellow participating artists included Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Chris Johanson and Rigo.

Jason’s paintings have a story telling quality to them. His works on paper combine text, flat color, shapes, and images to create a narrative that exists in the present. September is a busy month for Jason, as he has shows opening back to back in Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as the book launch of “73 Funshine”.

To read an interview with Jason and to learn more about his upcoming shows, head on over to sketchypad.com [ Read More ]

Andrew Schoultz’s solo exhibition “In Gods We Trust” opens on Thurs, Sept 4 at Marx & Zavaterro. The exhibit will feature paintings and an installation of sculptures including scales of justice, splintered telephone poles, and debris of broken bridges. His work has always had a socio-political underpinning, and this exhibit is no different - Schoultz will be exploring the multifarious global issues that plague the world today.

This show promises to be one of the best in San Francisco this year, and has already garnered quite a bit of press:

• billy o’callaghan’s preview photos of the show [ flickr ]
• Art Adventures: Andrew Schoultz [ sfgate.com ]
• Schoultz, Andrew: Murals With Morals [ stark guide ]
• Schoultz weighs in on globalization in new show [ sfgate.com ]
• Andrew Schoultz: In Gods We Trust [ Happenstand ]

photo via proper

Multitalented artist Thomas Campbell recently launched a brand spanking new website featuring a slideshow of his work, news, and even a store where you can purchase original artwork, t-shirts, prints and books.

Be sure to catch him on the big screen in The Beautiful Losers movie which debuts in San Francisco at the Landmark Lumiere Theater on Fri, Sept 5. Buy tix here. He’s also participating in a workshop at VASF on Sat, Sept 6, Noon - 4pm, where he’ll be leading a class on assemblage.

Katy Horan has a solo exhibition “In the Deep Dark…” which opens Friday, Sept 5 at San Jose’s Anno Domini gallery. Her art is influenced by folk art, and the figurative work revolves around themes of magic, domestic arts and femininity. Katy’s art is playful and fairy-tale like, while at the same time exploring the idea of the traditional feminine vs the sacred feminine.

Intrigued by her work, I recently contacted Katy to ask her some questions about her work and her upcoming show. [ Read more at sketchypad.com ]