San Francisco: Holiday Get Together - Hosted by Ink Studios & Fahbro Gallery

Featuring the select works of
Mark Mothersbaugh, of Devo fame, and Bay Area artist Tim Weldon

(Weldon Original Mixed Media Assemblage)
otra vez... y entonces
(again and again and then...)

SHOWROOM SALES
(Limited Edition Mark Mothersbaugh Litho)

At our SOMA space:
443 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(btw 1st and Fremont)
415 425 5683

Planetary Meditation for Peace - Monday 11/29

Friend Tyger Kahn will be hosting the special weekly meditation for the Planetary Peace Movement International.November 29, 6AM and 6PM PST. www.meditatepeace.com



The Planetary Meditation for Peace is a non-sectarian meditation that is practiced in over 70 countries throughout the world. This powerful universal meditation or prayer, can be used by almost anyone desiring to contribute loving energy toward achieving Global Harmony and World Peace.

The Planetary Meditation for Peace [also known as the Meditation on Twin Hearts], is a simple and effective meditation which fills the practitioner with tremendous Divine Energy. This energy is used to bless Mother Earth, our countries, our families and our friends, and all those who are in need of help.

In addition to the meditation Tyger will also be part of a discussion on Clairvoyance and how the Meditation on Twin Hearts can help you see better.

Tyger has studied for the past 15 years with Highly Respected Master Stephen Co of the American Institute of Asian Studies, and Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, founder of the Institute for Inner Studies in the Phillippines and the modern founder of Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga

For more information on Tyger Kahn

Artists And Artisan Friends

Artists (partial listing):

Visual Artists:
Robert Altman (Rock & Roll Photojournalism)
Mark Mothersbaugh (Illustrations)
Tim Weldon (Assemblage, Paintings)
Bren Bataclan (Paintings)
Lynn Bridget (Pen & Ink: Mandala Art)
J.Scott Cilmi (Mixed Media, Paintings)
Elaine Dennis (Mixed Media)
Mitchell Glotzer (Photography)
Sofia Harrison (Mixed Media, Glass Mozaic)
Scott Kildall(Conceptual/Digital Art)
JoeX2 (Urban Art)

Music:
Ian Rhett (Singer Songwriter)
The Negative Divine

Written/Spoken Word:
Demetra Diasinos
Alison Hart
Michael Mesmer

Artisans
Anatomy Wines
Berklee Press
Bite Me Cupcakes
Butterfly Maiden Design
Calistoga Roastery
EO Products
Excetelyne Guitar Cables
Le Sanctuaire - Skincare
Lynch Vineyards
Pahlmeyer Wine
NapaStyle Gourmet
Red Ink Wine
Vibramate Music Products
Woodhouse Chocolates

A Puzzling Way With Words

The Puzzlemaster Scott Kim


I met Scott when I was working in Font technology for Adobe, then at Apple; circa early 1990's Silicon Valley. Scott was designing typefaces along with many other quite intriguing projects.



Scott gifted me with a personalized copy of his trippy "Inversions" book. And that is quite some gift he has, he wowed me in about 2 seconds when he signed it drawing my name as an inversion (spelled front and backwards the same). If you look closely, the book title "Inversions" is Scott Kim as an inversion. Brilliant!

Later Scott redesigned a logo for the window of the "new" Paradise Lounge (historic music venue in San Francisco) so that the sign would feel Bohemian and be read if on a window or glass from both sides,he came up wit this design. Unfortunately, that venue closed under new ownership after a few short years.

Inspiration

These videos are rather awesome - both of them.
Illusion & Reality

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF6jhQ2MRx0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbM_huqHBs


How very synchronistic that I was just discussing Mandelbrot and fractals with friend and PhD. Mathematician Dan Lynch this past week - and Dan certainly is an inspiration.

Tonight there is a full moon in Taurus, excerpt below from Nancy O's Moon Report on its significance http://www.nancymillerogren.com)

This Full Moon calls us to ground ourselves upon our
divine core rather than material resources, to live in
accordance with spiritual as well as physical realities. It
calls us to face our fears, own our power, and let go of
what patterns no longer serve us. We’re not only back on
a purposeful track, but we are truly stepping up into a
whole new way of living and learning.

Remember: “What the caterpillar calls the end of the
world, the master calls a butterfly.” (Chuang Tse)

Distinct Saturation

November 2008
Enter the magical “Soul Dance Theatre” of life through artist Tim Weldon’s mixed media art -
on limited engagement in Los Angeles

Additional artists showing: Mark Mothersbaugh, Sofia Harrison, Mitchell Glotzer, JoeX2

Open Studio Dates:
Nov. 15, 12-6pm
Artist Reception 6-8pm
Nov 16, 12-6pm
Nov 20, 6-9pm

Ink Studios
NoHo Arts District
11135 Weddington Street (@Lankershim)
Studio #220 (off street)
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(at the NoHo Metro station)
323 875 3408

Nov Show

INK Studios in the NoHO Arts District will host an open studio
Nov 15th and 16th, 12-6pm
Artist Reception Nov 15th, 6-8pm
Nov 20th, 6-9pm
Lofts at NoHo Commons
11135 Weddington Street
(btw Lankershim & Vineland- map)
Studio 220
NoHo, CA 91601
Guest Parking under structure at Fair St. off Chandler or take Metro to NoHO

Distinct Saturation:
Featuring work from various artists

Tim Weldon, Mixed Media Paintings
Weldon practices what might be called "a carnival of folkloric figuration." As an artist with raw vision, Weldon’s vibrant, expressionistic and thought provoking works have gained him respect among artists, collectors, critics and the viewing public. He transcends the viewer into his imaginative world of passion-through flights of fancy and trials and tribulations. Throughout this journey of human emotion, Weldon’s energy and focus is directed by serendipitous exploration, uncovering dreamlike imagery and spirited movement.

Mark Mothersbaugh, Illustrations
During his downtime on early worldwide tours with DEVO, Mark Mothersbaugh began illustrating on postcards to send to his friends and family, which he still creates, and has been creating every day for over 30 years. Mark explains "I’ve probably got around 30,000 of them filed away now….and I keep making more every day. The limited edition prints are my way of sharing these personal images with other people around the world.”

Joex2, urban artist
Previously limited to the underground subculture of municipal art, this past year he emerged with rapid fire in solo and group shows spanning from New York City to San Francisco. Learning the craft of fine art from his father, a painter and Trinidad native, Joe Joe’s talent is vastly displayed in his old school styles depicting everything from island flavor to cultural materialism.

Mitchell Glotzer, Photography
Although I enjoy all aspects of photography, I am passionate about both the experience and photographic results achieved through long exposure low light-night photography. The ability of the camera to accumulate light results in images which the human eye cannot duplicate.




http://theviewfinders.blogspot.com/2008/07/talkin-on-broken-glass.html










Sofia Harrison, Glass Mosaic Assemblages
Harrison's work embodies the collective thought patterns of our society: fractured but connected, expressing the combat of individuality, encompassing desire, spirit and reason. Media: paper, words, glass, paint, discarded and found objects, glue and grout.

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More Details on these artists

Post Election Elation!

And Click to CHECK THIS Music Inspired by Obama's "Come Together"




(photo courtesy of Lynch Ranch archives)

Note From Jai- Please make a heart-felt inquiry

Note:
We love the mesmerizing music of Jai Uttal, a true gift. Our favorites are-Loveland and Music for Yoga and All Live performances

Here's a link to a site where a group of Spiritual Leaders encourage us to Vote For Change, Jai is among this list, along with Deepak Chopra and many others. Below is an outtake.

As spiritual leaders signing this letter we are stepping forward to say: “We can make a difference.” As our spiritual practice empties, opens and strengthens us, we are naturally moved to engage in the world with compassion, equanimity, and the dedication to live our values.

We know many of you are already both concerned and involved in this year’s Presidential election. Yet, in the past weeks, many of us have heard friends in the spiritual community expressing ambivalence about voting. When asked why they wouldn't vote we heard things like: “It doesn’t make any difference”; “I’m more interested in spiritual practice than politics”.

Humanity is at a crossroads. We can no-longer afford to sit on the sidelines. We are asking you to get engaged.

The 2000 presidential election was decided by just 500 votes and this November appears to be just as close. Every vote matters. Your vote and the votes in your community could make the difference.

Please make a heart-felt inquiry and look at the candidates. Ask yourself who best reflects the values you want to live by – those of spirituality in action.

• Who do you believe will lead this country and the world in the direction you would like to see it move?
• Which candidate will foster security through international cooperation rather than wars of aggression?
• Which candidate will move policy most quickly toward a sustainable habitable planet for future generations?
• Which candidate will most support our commitment to human rights and equal opportunity for all people?

...and then Vote. Let your voice be heard.

Together there is nothing we cannot do.