excuses, excuses

And, oh yes, our apologies for not keeping up with the blog lately. We're still continuing to receive, exhibit, and sell wonderful artwork but ... we are busy expanding! That's right, very soon, fabric8 will be THREE TIMES BIGGER. Stay tuned.

erik otto opening @ beta lounge, berkeley

Join us in Berkeley this Thursday, May 21, from 7:30-10PM for the opening of "Works", featuring artwork and installation by Erik Otto at the new wine bar called Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Avenue near Shattuck. Erik is christening the walls of this lovely spot with a collection of new and recent works for your viewing and buying pleasure.

Come enjoy an impressive selection of wines, beers, sakes, and small plates plus be one of the first to check out Beta Lounge before its official opening on June 6. It's only a couple of blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, so all you SFers should get adventurous and meet us there!

new daniel fleres

Here's a new one by Daniel Fleres, and an arrow through the heart just about explains it. This horned, eared, bowed, hatted, earringed, camouflaged, and hoofed thing is nothing but lovable. You can take bring it home for only US$ 150.

a nation gone crazy by reuben rude

At long last we have a brand-new 8in. x 8in. by Reuben Rude. "A Nation Gone Crazy" features his unique brand of collage and illustration that makes you wonder: "What order did he do that in?" It's priced with a hometown discount at US$ 200, so get it while you can.

more dyno

Here are a couple more fun and funky little doodads from the one called Dyno. Titled "Flirt" (top image) and "Bummer" (bottom image), they are each done with collage and acrylic and evoke their own bit of character. "Flirt" measures 4in. x 4in. and costs US$ 60 while "Bummer" is 6in. x 4in. at US$ 80.

andy stattmiller

Andy Stattmiller brought by two more small pieces for us to feast our eyes upon -- one of them literally. The juicy rendering of the gyro machine (top) is also an homage to a famous painting housed in -- what else?! -- a taqueria, El Farolito in the Mission District SF. Measuring 7in. x 5in., it can be yours for only US$ 80.

The fun little thundercloud (botom image) measures 4in. x 6in. and is priced at US$ 60. Both are painted with acrylic. Email us for more info.

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.