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My artwork references the human condition—the fact that we alter the surface of the planet in both strange and beautiful ways.
                                                                            – Tom Gehrig

TOM GEHRIG ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT JENNIFER PERLMUTTER POP-UP GALLERY IN LAFAYETTE, CA

2/12/2020

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The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, located in Lafayette, CA, has an ongoing pop-up in a commercial building formerly occupied by a Wells Fargo bank. JPG@TheBank is a large, dynamic space that showcases museum quality art across all disciplines.

San Francisco Bay Area artist, Tom Gehrig, has works featured at the pop-up—all available for purchase through the gallery. All three pieces are stunning oil paintings that incorporate mixed-media elements. Anchored as nocturne landscapes, the compositions are punctuated with celestial mapping, lunar illumination, and intrigue. ​
  • Rock Fishing by Moonlight, 30" x 38"
  • An Attempt To Send A Weather Balloon To Orion From Southwest Farallon Island, 12" x 32"
  • Weather Balloon Replica #2 of Orion’s Belt with Full Moon, 12" x 32"
Tom Gehrig, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
Tom Gehrig, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
Tom Gehrig, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
©Tom Gehrig

JPG @ The Bank serves to amplify our cultural and artistic voice. A hub where artists, fans, and collectors will come together for culture, community, and commerce. Located at 3525 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, the JPG pop-up is open Thursday – Saturday 2-6pm and Wednesdays & Sundays 12-4pm.

​For more information, visit
JPG@TheBank or call the gallery: 925-284-1485
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TOM GEHRIG ARTWORK FEATURED IN "EARTH + SKY XX" EXHIBIT IN BIG SKY, MONTANA

12/2/2019

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​​Gallatin River Gallery's annual show, EARTH + SKY XX, also marks the gallery's 20th Anniversary in business in Big Sky, Montana. The show features diverse mediums from artists referencing the earth and sky. Works include a multi-media oil painting by San Francisco Bay Area artist, Tom Gehrig. 
Tom Gehrig's work, ​Tracking a Weather Balloon in 4 Stages, was selected for the show. This large, vertical 4 panel composition depicts a weather balloon rising to reach a celestial mapped sky; or perhaps the weather balloon is descending to land near an illuminated rock formation. Could it be both?

Anchoring the piece is a diagram of three planetary surfaces; sandstone, conglomerate, and granite. The schematic references, "Principles of Geology: being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation", a book by the Scottish geologist Charles Lyell that was first published in 3 volumes from 1830–1833. Lyell used the theory of Uniformitarianism to describe how the Earth's surface was changing over time. Measuring 46" x 9 1/2", this stunning piece is infused with intrigue, offering viewers the freedom to navigate its beauty and meaning.

​EARTH + SKY XX
Annual Exhibition
December 10 – February 1, 2020
www.gallatinrivergallery.com

​Gallatin River Gallery 
​114 Ousel Falls Road
Big Sky, Montana, 59716 
(406) 995-2909

Tom Gehrig, San Francisco, Art, Artist
© Tom Gehrig
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TOM GEHRIG ARTWORK SELECTED FOR ARTS GUILD OF SONOMA'S 2019 JURIED EXHIBITION, "ALCHEMY"

9/7/2019

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Tom Gehrig, SFMOMA, Alchemy, Jenny GheithThe First of Four Attempts to Deconstruct Jolley Jack’s Dream, ©Tom Gehrig
The Arts Guild of Sonoma's annual National Juried Exhibition, entitled "ALCHEMY", runs from October 3 - November 3, 2019. The juror for the exhibit is Jenny Gheith, Assistant Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. ​

​Tom Gehrig's piece, The First of Four Attempts to Deconstruct Jolley Jack's Dream, has been selected for the show. This 3 dimensional piece chronicles the journey of the imagination, mysterious detours and the interconnected realites that shape perception.

​Measuring 16" x 8" x 8", viewers are able to interact with the various components of the piece, which include individual oil on board plates. 

Click here for more info and details on ALCHEMY.

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BAY AREA ARTIST, TOM GEHRIG, FEATURED SPEAKER AT "TINY TALKS" EVENT IN MILL VALLEY, CA

4/29/2019

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​Bay Area artist, Tom Gehrig, was one of 8 speakers that presented at the inaugural Tiny Talks event, "People Connecting with Place", held at Scout Hall in Mill Valley, CA on April 26, 2019. Co-produced by Linda Graf and Lucinda Otto, the mission of Tiny Talks is to provide a platform for passionate speakers to share their wisdom, stories and perspectives.

The theme of Gehrig's presentation was "What Lies Within: Inside the Mind of an Artist". His presentation provides an insight into his inspirations, artistic process, and how the world and events influence his artwork.
Tom Gehrig artwork featured in the Tiny Talks presentation:
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TOM GEHRIG ARTWORK SELECTED FOR THE 2019 LEFT COAST ANNUAL EXHIBIT AT SANCHEZ ART CENTER

3/27/2019

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Tom Gehrig, Sanchez Art CenterSuspended Apparatus with Water Collection Cistern, ©Tom Gehrig
Two of Tom Gehrig's pieces have been selected for The 2019 Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibit at Sanchez Art Center: Suspended Apparatus with Water Collection Cistern and Reconnoitering Confusion Hill. Both pieces are oil paintings that incorporate mixed media elements. ​​

Sanchez Art Center
​Exhibit: April 12 - May 19, 2019
Opening Reception: April 12, 7–9 pm
​Juror's Talk and Gallery Walk: 
April 13 at 2 pm


​Scott Shields, Associate Director and Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum, served as juror for Left Coast Annual this year. Shields selected 50 artworks from the nearly 900 entries by artists from the left coast states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. The works chosen span a variety of media, from painting, photography, etchings, and archival inkjet prints to mixed media and installations, both large and small. ​
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TOM GEHRIG'S "ROCK FISHING BY MOONLIGHT" AWARDED BEST OF SHOW IN GALLERY ROUTE ONE'S ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBIT

2/5/2019

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I'm happy to announce my recent work, Rock Fishing by Moonlight, was awarded Best of Show in Gallery Route One's annual juried exhibit, If I Only Had Time to Tell You.
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Personal, Political, True or Fictional Tales​? Storytelling is central to this exhibition, which showcases 45 artworks by Northern California artists. Following the theme, the pieces in this show have stories to tell, hidden messages, and underlying issues – all for further reflection. Politics, climate change, the mystical and the whimsical are all portrayed, encouraging hearty discussion. 

The show runs February 8 - March 3, 2019 and the opening reception is on February 9th. I hope to see you there!  
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​Rock Fishing by Moonlight, 30" x 38", ©Tom Gehrig

Gallery Route One
Exhibit: February 8 - March 3, 2019
Reception: February 9, 3-5pm
Address:
11101 Highway One, Ste. 1101
Point Reyes, CA 94956
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Open 11 am – 5 pm
every day except Tuesday
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2019 CROCKER-KINGSLEY OPENING RECEPTION

2/1/2019

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The opening reception for the 79th Crocker-Kingsley Exhibit on January 19th at Blue Line Arts was a great time had by all! It was a very well-attended event, celebrating and enjoying the work of California artists.

It's always an honor to be included in the biennial Crocker-Kingsley. My recent work, Reconnoitering Deception Pass, was selected this year. I was also invited to give an artist's lecture as part of the reception. Thanks to everyone who attended to hear more about my artistic process and to learn more about my  body of work – including my early years doing performance and installation pieces. 

If you weren't able to make it to the reception, there's still plenty of time to go see this exceptional show. The exhibit closes on February 23, 2019.

VIDEO: Tom Gehrig Lecture at the Opening Reception of The 79th Biennial Crocker-Kingsley Exhibit at Blue Line Arts  
​Tom Gehrig's work featured in lecture
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79TH BIENNIAL CROCKER-KINGSLEY EXHIBITION

1/17/2019

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Crocker-KingsleyReconnoitering Deception Pass, 40" x 50" ©Tom Gehrig
One of my recent works, Reconnoitering Deception Pass, has been selected for the 2019 Crocker-Kingsley Exhibition, which is being hosted by Blue Line Arts. Chosen by juror David Pagel, the exhibit features over 80 works by California artists.

I've been fortunate to have my work included in previous shows:  
1998, 2000, and in 2012 my piece Fourth of Five Attempts to Attract A Mockingbird was awarded 2nd Prize.  This year I will also be giving an artist's lecture at the opening reception on Saturday, January 19th.  ​​

As with past exhibits, the 79th Crocker-Kingsley at Blue Line Arts promises to be a fantastic show. It's a diverse showcase of living artists working throughout California. I hope to see you at the reception. If you can't make it on the 19th, please plan a visit to the gallery to enjoy all of the art—the exhibit runs through February 23rd. ​​


Exhibit:
Blue Line Arts
​January 11 - February 23, 2019

Reception: January 19, 5-8pm
Artists' Lecture: 4-5pm
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405 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 783-4117
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Wed-Sat: 11-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm
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A Return to Mills

12/17/2018

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​I had the opportunity to view Catherine Wagner’s exhibit, Archaeology in Reverse, at the Mills College Art Museum. The show was brilliant. Utilizing both the interior and exterior space of the gallery, Wagner deconstructed the bones and the living history of the museum through photography and aperture installations.

I received my Master of Fine Arts—Intermedia from Mills College in 1973, and it was great to be back on campus. As Wagner's exhibit intended, the walls were indeed talking! So many wonderful memories of being immersed in the Mills creative community and studying with legends like composer, Robert Ashley. Here are a few photos, past and present:
​Click here to view more of my early installation and performance work, including some additional pieces I did at Mills.

Cheers!
​Tom
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Altered Landscapes Artist Reception

10/19/2018

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Thanks to everyone who attended the reception for the Altered Landscapes exhibit at the MPC Gallery on the 18th. It was a great turn out and the gallery team did a wonderful job hosting the event.  It's a thrill to have the extra floor space to do a full installation of my piece, The First of Five Attempts to Deconstruct Jolley Jack's Dream.

The show runs through October 31st. If you're in the Monterey area, please stop by.
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    • BIOGRAPHY
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    • THE DE YOUNG OPEN
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