Here/Now: The Bay Area Figurative Movement Grows

Selected Bay Area Figurative Artists

Curators: Susan R. Kirshenbaum and Catherine Merrill

Jan 8 - Feb 1, 2025

Participating Artists

Joseph Abbati ~ Doug Andelin ~ Adam Caldwell ~ Sandy Frank ~ Tebby George ~ Mary Graham ~ Isidoro ~ Susan R. Kirshenbaum ~ Calvin Lai ~ Kim Larson ~ Catherine Merrill ~ Stephan Namara (SF) ~ Diane Olivier ~ May Shei ~ Sandra Speidel

The Drawing Group

Dwight Been ~ Henry Bridges ~ Daisy Eneix ~ John Goodman ~ Susan R. Kirshenbaum ~ Pamela Mooney ~ Alex Rosmarin ~ Peter Steinhart ~ Barbara Tonnesen ~ Dieter Tremp

Today’s narrative, expressive phase of the Bay Area figurative movement is about reflecting on the world we live in. We are telling stories that reach beyond academic achievement and accuracy. We are truth seeking.

Sometimes we embrace the unbeautiful. Or create beauty for its own sake. Our work might reflect on our personal struggles or reflect the tensions that surround our lives.

We are presenting a range of select artists who focus on the figure and are living and working in The Bay Area. Each is grounded in the figurative movement yet continues to explore and express their humanity through portrayals of the form in context.

KEY DATES

  • WED, JAN 8: Show opens to the public

  • SAT, JAN 11: Opening Reception, Curator Talks, Music, Food, and Wine

  • SAT, JAN 18: Live Drawing Event: Roving Art Models to Draw and Artists’ Talks

  • FRI, JAN 24: NCWCA members tour and Artists’ Talks

  • SAT, FEB 1: Closing Party, Peter Steinhart’s Book Talk, The Undressed Art, Drinks and Snacks