tomorrow is never promised

Opening Thursday, September 2, 7-10PM, fabric8 is pleased to present the first half of Tomorrow Is Never Promised, a solo show featuring new works by artist Erik Otto. The second half of the show will debut the following week at White Walls.

In his largest solo show to date, filling two San Francisco galleries, Erik Otto illustrates the themes of struggle one must face in order to achieve growth – self-fulfillment versus self-destruction and how the transient nature of time dictates the uncertainty of life. The new body of work, which is more abstract and expressive then his past pieces, addresses the idea of facing one’s personal fears in order to reach true potential and real progress.

Erik Otto exhibits in galleries nationally and internationally. With an education in Illustration, Design, Screen Print, and Street Art, Otto practices his art across multiple disciplines. In addition to painting, he has designed and built large-scale installations, theatre sets, retail storefronts, private commissions, and independent film sets. Otto recently completed the acclaimed Artist-in-Residence program at Recology San Francisco and is committed to using recycled paint and materials to produce work that is both expressive and conceptual. He received his BFA from San Jose State University and currently lives and works in the Mission District of San Francisco.

Tomorrow Is Never Promised will be on exhibit from September 2 through October 4 at fabric8; as well as from September 11 through October 3 at White Walls Gallery. Be there!

systemic: new works by brian barneclo

Our next show in the fabric8 Galleries will be a solo exhibition by painter and muralist Brian Barneclo. Titled "Systemic", it will explore the concept of interconnectivity in urban, social, and cultural systems, as well as mark the launch of his Systems Mural Project, a 2400-square-foot public work he is raising funds for. The show will open Friday, March 5, so mark your calendars!

ursula x young limited edition gelaskin

Thanks again to everyone who came to support Ursula X Young's fabulous solo show, "Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds". In case you missed it, you can view the images on our fabric8 Galleries blog as well as read about it in Ann Taylor's review for SF Station.

Also, pictured above is the limited edition Ursula X Young GelaSkin for iPhones that we produced to commemmorate the show. Only 50 were made, for sale exclusively via fabric8, and we're running out, so come get yours for only US $15!

fabric8 galleries pix

Here are a few gallery shots featuring Ursula Xanthe Young's solo show, "Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds." Fabulous, as you can see, so be sure to make it for next weekend's festivities.

october events @ fabric8

We've got a jam-packed month of art and cultural events at fabric8, so here's a quick list of things to do in October. We hope to see you often!

Street Food Fridays @ fabric8, 6-8PM:: We've been hosting some of our favorite food carts in our backyard on Fridays, so we invite you to come and enjoy the delectable delights. In partnership with the famous Creme Brulee Cart and Gobba Gobba Hey, we have munched on goodies from the likes of Soul Cocina, Adobo Hobo, Amuse Bouche, and Toasty Melts. This Friday, October 2, look out for the Pizza Hacker, Creme Brulee Cart, and more.

Opening Reception for Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds: New Works by Ursula Xanthe Young @ fabric8, Friday October 9, 7-11PM:: Come celebrate the first solo exhibition at the new fabric8 Galleries with the ever-prolific Ursula X Young as she explores themes of other worldliness, altered states of consciousness and the dream sequence while simultaneously expanding her own artistic boundaries via different techniques of color, texture, and medium. Prepare to be wowed.

Open Studios with Ursula Xanthe Young @ fabric8, Friday and Saturday October 10-11, 11AM-6PM:: In addition to her solo show, Ursula X Young will be selling all of her available artwork in our second annual garden gallery exhibition. Don't miss it!

Globetrotting Fun with Steven Smith @ fabric8, Friday October 16, 6-10PM:: View and purchase figure skater Steven Smith's colorful paintings and wearable art at this one-night-only event.

LitCrawl with PAWA & Arkipelago Bookstore @ fabric8, Saturday October 17, 8:30-9:30PM:: As part of LitQuake's annual Mission arts crawl PAWA (Phillipine American Writers and Author) presents Of History & Myths — Writings from Philippine-American Authors with Karen Llagas, Luis H. Francia, Aimee Suzara, Rona Fernandez, Jenesha “Jinky” de Rivera, Eileen Tabios, and Benito M. Vergara, Jr.

SFUSD Art Supply Drive with the Creme Brulee Cart @ fabric8, Sunday October 18, 1-3PM:: Famous street food vendor the Creme Brulee Cart doing his part to save art in schools via creme brulee! Donate art supplies for SF public schools for a free creme brulee or buy one, and all sales go to the same cause. In addition 10% of all fabric8 sales will also be donated.

Open Studios with Brian Barneclo @ 1067 Market Street, Friday and Saturday October 24-25, 11AM-6PM:: Visit muralist, painter, and illustrator Brian Barneclo in his SOMA studio and get your very own piece of San Francisco magic.

altered states, dreamscapes and underworlds: new works by ursula xanthe young

We are pleased to present Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds, a solo show featuring new works by Ursula Xanthe Young.

In the first solo exhibition at the new fabric8 Galleries, Young explores themes of other worldliness, altered states of consciousness and the dream sequence while simultaneously expanding her own artistic boundaries via different techniques of color, texture, and medium.

Using her recognizable urban starlets as the subjects of the visual stories, this collection of new works focuses on the natural urge of the human psyche to seek other dimensions -- both natural and forced -- in search of answers to the greater existential questions of the human experience.

Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds will be on exhibit from September 28 through November 3 at fabric8 Galleries, 3318 22nd Street, San Francisco, and open 7 days a week.

The opening reception for Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds will be held on Friday, October 9, from 7-11PM.

Ursula X Young will also be holding SF Open Studios in the garden gallery at fabric8 on the weekend of October 10-11, 11AM-6PM, so be sure to mark your calendars for a visit to see EVERYTHING she has available!

brian barneclo solo show @ district

In addition to contributing a piece to the fabric8 Galleries Grand Opening Show, Brian Barneclo is putting the finishing touches on a solo show which will be on display for three months at the swanky District wine bar and restaurant near Giants Ballpark.

The opening reception will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 6-9PM, so please join us.

domesticates by grant gilliland

It's your last week to see Domesticates by Grant Gilliland in it's entirety, so come by fabric8 to have a look. Our apologies we haven't posted our own photos (the old remodelling excuse again) but the Gross Uncle has put some on his website, and you can check them out here. It's a wonderful collection indeed.

domesticates : new work by grant gilliland

We are pleased to present Domesticates, a solo show featuring new works by San Francisco artist Grant Gilliland aka The Gross Uncle.

Domesticates will feature portraits of animals and their two-legged friends, more commonly referred to as human beings. It also marks Grant's first-ever solo show of new works. This painter and illustrator's cutely grotesque renderings in vibrant color combinations have graced our walls for a couple of years now so we're excited to have him put together an entire collection.

Domesticates will be on exhibit from June 20 through July 18. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 7pm-10pm, so please come on by!

erik otto show @ doma nyc

If you're in New York City March 23 through April 24, visit Doma Cafe and Gallery on 17 Perry Street @ 7th Avenue to view Erik Otto's solo show. There's a nice mix of new and recent works and you can enjoy food and drinks while you peruse the collection. There is a small opening tonight from 7-10PM as well, so say hello to Mr. Otto.