My artwork references the human condition—the fact that we alter the surface of the planet in both strange and beautiful ways.
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The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's juried exhibit, The de Young Open, is part of the de Young Museum’s 125th anniversary celebration. This show continues the museum’s long-standing tradition of engaging the local community and showcasing the talent of Bay Area artists. The theme of the show is, “On the Edge”, which derives from both the Bay Area’s geographic location on the Pacific Rim, but also the region’s historical reputation for leading-edge, cutting-edge, or edgy culture and creativity. The museum received an overwhelming response to the open call, with over 6,000 artists registered and over 11,500 works of art submitted. The jurors narrowed down the entries to 881 pieces that will be displayed in the museum’s 12,000-square-foot Herbst Exhibition Galleries. Artists exhibiting work will be able to offer their pieces for sale and to retain 100 percent of the proceeds.
ABOUT THE JURORS: Timothy Anglin Burgard (Distinguished Senior Curator) and Ednah Root (Curator in Charge of American Art) led a curatorial jury that included; Claudia Schmuckli (Curator of Contemporary Art and Programming), Karin Breuer (Curator in Charge of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts) at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and renowned Bay Area artists; Enrique Chagoya, Hung Liu and Mildred Howard.
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Theresa Hawkisn
8/2/2020 05:35:58 pm
Congratulations! Well deserved!!
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Ruth Marcus
8/2/2020 07:29:10 pm
Bravo! Tom’s art has, for years, beckoned viewers to go beyond “the known and obvious”. He invites viewers to imagine dreamscapes, humor, and landscapes that are familiar. His mastery of color invites viewers’ to linger as if discovering color for the first time. Congratulations, Tom, for being a part of this prestigious showing.
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Tom Gehrig
10/17/2020 03:27:24 pm
Thank you so much for the kindest of words, Ruth. I hope you still find enjoyment in the work that you own. I remember that piece, and I'm so glad you have it! My best, Tom 8/2/2020 11:40:25 pm
Knowing Tom and his amazing work for years, I am always astounded by his images, glimpses into an unencumbered and fanciful imagination. Where does he get his ideas? Unique and original only scrape the surface of description.
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Tom Gehrig
10/17/2020 03:44:37 pm
Norm: Those kind words resonate with me. And, as you know, I'm I lover of your photography work, as well. Hopefully, soon, we will be able to get together. And keep creating!!
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