Sneak Peek: Talisman, Cory Benhatzel Solo Exhibition, Opening August 11th

Modern Eden Gallery is pleased to announce “Talisman”, a debut solo exhibition by New York based artist Cory Benhatzel.   Talisman combines the occult, floriography symbolism, and Benhatzel’s own mystical world of animal characters. A talisman is an amulet or other object considered to possess supernatural or magical powers. It is also  a sentimental object or souvenir that when looked at years later, evokes emotion. These illustrative paintings are all about the secretive unseen; the hidden mystical. Every animal lives a secret life, every flower has a hidden meaning, and each talismanic symbol wields magic.

Cory Benhatzel was born and raised in the town of Amherst, New York. At eighteen she moved to Los Angeles where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Otis College of Art & Design. Cory has since returned to New York  where she currently resides with her husband and daughter-cat, Moogle. Cory Benhatzel’s paintings are inspired by the occult, natural history and Norse Paganism. The painstakingly created acrylic works deal with themes of the doppelganger, divination, victory, protection, the dance between life and death, triumph, and love.

The opening reception for "Talisman" will be held at Modern Eden on Saturday, August 11th from 6-10pm. The exhibition will be on display through September 9, 2012 and is free and open to the public. Complimentary drinks will be served by Rolling Rock and Three Wishes Winery and there will be a live DJ set by DJ BJ  during the reception. Featured solo artist, Cory Benhatzel will be in attendance.

SheWolf + Myth: Opening Reception

Thank you to everyone who came out last night, what a great opening night! And a special congratulations to Chelsea Brown!

Both shows are now available for viewing online:
http://www.moderneden.com/collections/shewolf
http://www.moderneden.com/collections/myth

UPCOMING: Myth: International Art Show

 Myth: International Art Show

Opening Reception: Saturday July 14, 2012, 6-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: July 14 - August 5, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11a - 7pm

 "Breath of Life" © 2012 Monty Guy

Modern Eden Gallery is pleased to announce a group exhibition, “Myth” featuring works inspired by sacred narratives, legends, and folklore.  From Greek mythology to religious icons, these images will aim to capture the art of storytelling and illustrate the meaning behind these texts.  Exhibiting artists include Erika Sanada, Steven Suiter, Cory Benhatzel, Lacey Bryant, Daisy Church, MAM, Yosiell Lorenzo, Layil Umbralux, Lucy Hillenbrand, Courtney Blazon, Joseph Kelly, David Camisa, Jaclyn Alderete, Corey Urlacher, Christine Benjamin, Patrushka, Peter Breese, Prunelle, Kim Gordon, Preston Thomas, Catherine Moore, Steve Belmarsh, Michelle Waters, Jeff Felker, Cody Seekins, Marisa Ware, Karyn Crisis, Kim Larson, Carisa Swenson, Kristin Forbes-Mullane, Peter Adamyan, Vahge, Mary Syring, Sean Sczepanik, Jessi Kempin, Sheri Jurnecka, Karmene K-P Hassell, Zofia Bogusz, Monty Guy, Lee Harvey Roswell, GAFAS, Kieran Collins, Cody Vrosh, Sarah Vanphravong, Ryan Gannon, Emilio Villalba, Melissa Morgan, Sergio Lopez, Marcos LaFarga, Erika Sanada, and Cayetano G. Valenzuela.

  "Icarus" © 2012 David Camisa

Via Hi-Fructose:  “Though scientific discoveries and technology shape our perception and beliefs, Western society’s classical foundations have survived well into the Internet era. Archetypes from Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian mythology influence the kinds of stories we tell about ourselves and each other — both in interpersonal interactions and in the media. On July 14, Modern Eden in San Francisco will open “Myth,” an international group show at allows a diverse line-up of artists to interpret the myths of their choice. From Persephone to King Midas, both obscure and familiar mythological characters will be stylized according to each artist’s imagination.” Written by Nastia Voynovskaya

  "Midas" © 2012 Vahge

 The opening reception for “Myth” will be held at Modern Eden on Saturday, July 14th from 6-10pm. The exhibition will be on display through August 5, 2012 and is free and open to the public. Complimentary drinks will be served and there will be a live DJ set during the reception. Exhibiting artists will be in attendance.

  "The Language of Birds" © 2012 Cory Benhatzel

 For more information please contact Modern Eden: (415) 956-3303, Info@ModernEden.com 

RSVP HERE 

UPCOMING: SheWolf- Chelsea Brown Solo Exhibition

 Opening Reception: Saturday July 14, 2012, 6-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: July 14 - August 5, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11a - 7pm

 Modern Eden Gallery is pleased to announce “SheWolf”, a debut solo exhibition by San Francisco artist Chelsea Brown. She-Wolf is a collection of new works that showcases the sword wielders, horde leaders and vengeful female warriors of fact and fiction. Chelsea’s illustrative portraits explore historical warrior culture and shines light on the zealous defiance and untamable fire that describes the Lady Hellraisers just as much as their male counterparts. The dramatic new works tell the stories of the epic violent exploits of unsung women with legendary combative skill, and re-imagine the feats of fictional fighters.

 Chelsea Brown’s illustrative works are inspired by both historical and fictitious acts of bravery, nerve and recklessness. Addicted to research, she has a pointed interest in ancient cultures and in the seemingly more passionate lives of past societies. She moved to San Francisco after earning a degree in Costume Design from UC Santa Barbara to follow her passion of drawing and painting.

 The opening reception for "SheWolf" will be held at Modern Eden on Saturday, July 14th from 6-10pm. The exhibition will be on display through August 5, 2012 and is free and open to the public. Complimentary drinks will be served and there will be a live DJ set during the reception. Featured solo artist, Chelsea Brown will be in attendance.

 For more information please contact Modern Eden: (415) 956-3303, Info@ModernEden.com 

RSVP HERE

Notorious: On View

Notorious: Portraits of History’s Most Infamous, an International Art Exhibit Curated by Bradley Platz

Exhibition Dates: June 16 - July 8, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11a - 7pm

Closing Reception: July 6th, 6-9p

Upcoming Preview: 'Notorious' Opening June 16th

Notorious: Portraits of History’s Most Infamous, an international art exhibit curated by Bradley Platz

Opening Reception: Saturday June 16, 2012, 6-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: June 16 - July 8, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11a - 7pm

no·to·ri·ous

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

 John Brown by Jaxon Northon

Modern Eden Gallery is pleased to announce “Notorious”, a group exhibition featuring portraits of History’s most infamous figures.   Participating artists have chosen subjects from among the most notorious historical persons and each artist has created work for the show that speaks with their unique artistic style. Among the likes of Sid Vicious and William Burroughs stare the faces of Caligula and Marie Antoinette.  From the beguiling grace of Isadora Duncan to the delicious insanity of Hunter S. Thompson, no subject is sacred.  These are the portraits that speak for the historical tyrants, literary scoundrels, artistic rebels, infamous criminals, sexual deviants, famous fools and madmen.  

  Sid Vicious by Laura Buss

What is “Notorious” is relative to time, historical documentation, legend and cultural interpretation.  A person considered notorious in their time might be viewed differently today, whereby modern standards change, the nature of what is morally “bad” changes.  This exhibition is partly a testament to the misunderstood, the cultural pioneers, and partly a condemnation of the truly and memorably evil.  It is an artistic survey of the shifting nature of what is considered ‘Notorious’ and a testament to the various ways of rising and falling to fame.

 Christopher Hitchens by Sidharth Chaturvedi

Exhibiting artists are Aaron Hodges, Akira Beard, Albert Ramos, Bradley Platz, Brian Pollett, Calvin Lai, Daniel J. Valadez, Damir Simic, Derek Harrison, Emilio Villalba, Leilani Bustamante, Michael Ryan, Paul Morin, Rachel Moseley, Robert Bowen, Sidharth Chaturvedi, Hugh Leeman, Jaxon Northon, John Wentz, Jules Kmetzko, Justin Loney, Lance Hewison, Laura Buss, and Lee Harvey Roswell.

(Image)  Joan of Arc by Aaron Hodges

The opening reception for "Notorious" will be held at Modern Eden on Saturday, June 16th from 6-10pm. The exhibition will be on display through July 8, 2012 and is free and open to the public. Complimentary drinks will be served and there will be a live DJ set by Edward Aten during the reception. Exhibiting artists and curator will be in attendance.

For more information please contact Modern Eden: (415) 956-3303, Info@ModernEden.com

Upcoming: North Beach First Fridays June 1st Trunk Show @ Modern Eden

 

Local Artisan Trunk Show, One Night Only!
Reception: Friday June 1, 2012, 6-9 pm

In conjunction with North Beach First Fridays, Modern Eden will be hosting a local artisan trunk show featuring the jewelry designs of An Astrid Endeavor, Firecracker Designs, and Kaolin & Quartz. We will have a live DJ set by Edward Aten and complimentary drinks will be served. 

This is also a great chance to catch out current exhibit "Pagan Poetry" that SF Weekly heralded as "an unearthly visual romance somewhere between Frida Kahlo’s diary and A Midsummer Night’s Dream... passionate, dangerous, funny, and challenging."

For more information please contact Modern Eden: (415) 956-3303, Info@ModernEden.com