“I believe art and beauty are essential. Original art elevates a room from ordinary to extraordinary. It can connect us to our community, provide a sense of place, and enhance our well-being. However, original art can be out of reach for many, which is one of the reasons I love supporting local artists. In bringing the work of local artists and artisans to my clients, I can not only support the work of these talented individuals, but also make art more accessible and inclusive. The price point of works by local or emerging artists is often more approachable, allowing my clients to experiment a bit, following their curiosity. It also provides a way for them to forge deeper connections with the place they have chosen to make their home.” — Kriste
Last month, in what we hope will become a series of revolving exhibits, we hosted an opening event for a show that we are calling Ebb + Flow. For us, this show — something new for us! — is a great way to celebrate the culmination of spring. Through August 1st, we’re showcasing the work of two female artists: Isadora Gullov-Singh and Leah Pollock. I deeply admire these two women, whose work in different mediums shares a quiet, minimalist aesthetic and brings those of us lucky enough to come in contact with it a sense of peace, connection and hope.
Based in Berkeley, Isadora’s abstract minimalist work feels like an antidote to the hectic nature of everyday life. Quiet and balanced, her work helps to give us the space to slow down and breath — something I’ve been thinking about a lot this year. When I first saw Isadora’s large-format paintings, I was immediately drawn in by their rhythm. Her latest series, which we feature in Ebb + Flow, explores the idea of new beginnings and fresh starts, providing a counterpoint of lightness to the darkness we so often see in the news. As she describes it, “Through the intentional use of color and layers, I offer the viewer an opportunity to reflect on simple moments that might easily be overlooked but that hold the promise of hope.”
I’ve always been drawn to pottery — its textural qualities, and the way it’s formed by the human hand. I was introduced to Leah Pollock by Erin McGuinness, another local ceramicist whom I love. Leah’s beautifully sculptural pieces are deeply moving, their organic shapes formed from her sense of connection to the natural world, which she often explores in solitude. Carrying the sense of clarity and light she feels when in nature into her work, she generously shares it with us through her vessels.
I’m excited to plan our upcoming shows, and I promise to keep you posted. What a wonderful way for us to bring our clients, and our community, together with the Bay Area’s many talented artists! If you can, stop by our studio to see the work of these two remarkable women. Ebb + Flow will be up through August 1st.
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