Maybaum Gallery

SF Art Galleries - Openings & Events Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ Thursday, October 1st, from 5:30 - 7:30PM at Maybaum Gallery: 49 Geary St, Suite 416 San Francisco, CA 94108 Amy Hamley | A New Place to Be From Artist Reception Thursday, October 1st, 5:30 - 7:30 PM On view October 1-31st Inspired by the history of lace, A New Place to Be From reimagines traditional tapestry and porcelain objects into contemporary works of art by using porcelain components in place of the weft in the weavings. While machine-made lace is now commonplace, the labor needed to create it by hand once made lace the highest of status symbols. European nobility would wear a single cuff or collar that had taken an artisan up to two years to make. This body of work shines a spotlight not just on the beauty of lace but also the unhurried, analog nature of craft in an increasingly hurried, technological world. By showcasing the labor and human experience behind them, these pieces invite viewers to consider the history of handwoven fabrics and decorative porcelain objects as valuable, highly-coveted commodities and works of art of centuries past and how this contrasts with what is valued in modern society. The work provides a soft landing for those looking to escape the impossible, uninvited pace of modern life. Learn more about the exhibition. location provided by event source: "49 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do