Pigman Gallery Has Three Big Events in the Next Month!

Three big events are on the radar for the Pigman Gallery (Nov. 4, Nov. 11. and Dec. 2), so mark your calendars and make your plans accordingly.

October 30, 2004 -- Three big events are on the radar for the Pigman Gallery (Nov. 4, Nov. 11. and Dec. 2), so mark your calendars and make your plans accordingly...

Thursday, Nov. 4: Closing reception for "Rise Up! Unite! Rejoice!"

As the current political season draws to a close, the Pigman Gallery offers one last opportunity to view their latest exhibition "Rise Up! Unite! Rejoice!"

On opening night, one wall of the gallery was covered with empty 20" x 20" frames. Over the course of the evening, artists Dan Rollman and Michael Kennedy talked to gallery visitors about politics, hoping to uncover more than just "Bush Sucks." From those dialogues, Rollman created personalized handwritten t-shirts expressing the humor, frustration, and opinions that these individuals shared.

Characterizations ranged from "Conspiracy Theorist" to "I want California to secede". Kennedy then photographed each person wearing his or her t-shirt. A high-resolution digital print was produced, signed, and placed in a waiting frame. The finished result, "Red White and Fruit of the Loom", is a highly personal and revealing installation. The hope and fervor expressed in these powerful portraits are truly representative of our America. -Jill Manthei

Thurs., Nov. 11, Karine Leung "Portraits of Life", 6-10 PM reception for the artist.
                                                                                                                                      
Thurs., Dec. 2 -International artist SUE COE will show at the Pigman gallery with-

TERRORISTS or FREEDOM FIGHTERS - On display in the gallery will be more than 60 of Coe's engravings. She will available to sign and discuss her new book, Sue Coe : BULLY Master of the Global Merry-Go-Round."

Sue Coe has been an activist for animal rights and fights against all forms of discrimination. Her work is in the collections of many major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her current exhibition at Galerie St. Etienne in New York features many of the pieces that will be on display in her San Francisco opening.

This will be her only West coast opening. This is a rare opportunity - join us for the opening night celebrations, Thursday - December 2 6-10 PM

You can learn more about her by googling her name, she is truly incredible!

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