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Some Highlights of the BLISS 2010 Silent Auction
Art by Mel Hanson (1938 – 1962),
Keith Haring (1958- 1990),
Frances Blau,
Carlo Abruzzese,
Ron Henggeler, among other works.
Keith Haring (1958- 1990) The Keith Haring Altarpiece Silkscreen 31" X 41" 1989
The role of the artist is to interpret and translate life. With his simple and accessible style, Keith Haring developed a remarkable visual language. He used his now familiar symbols-the barking dog, the radiant baby, the dancing person, the heart-to encourage thought and dialogue about social and political issues. This is an original poster commemorating the AIDS Memorial Chapel Project (The Life of Christ) / McGow Foundation at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.The altarpiece was the artist's last work, completed two weeks before his death from AIDS in 1990.
Mel Hanson (1938 – 1962) Sel Portrait Watercolor on Paper 43" x 46" 1962
Mel Hanson was born in 1938 died tragically in 1962. He studied at University of Pacific, Stockton and was a member of the 'Fyrehaus Group', that included William Snyder, Jack Farloux (Farley), Terry St. John and Jim Muhs. Hanson was highly influenced by the German expressionists creating highly sophisticated abstract, pop and figurative works during his brief but highly productive artistic career.
Frances Blau Paper Ephemera From Japan Mixed Media 14" X 18" 2010
Frances Blau is an exhibiting San Francisco artist who is renowned for her beautiful collage art. In 1978, Fran began a career in theater, designing, creating and building costumes for a number of regional theater companies. She is currently doing case management at the Maitri residence for people with AIDS in San Francisco.
Carlo Abruzzese Point Arena Acrylic on Canvas 18" X 36" 2009
Carlo Abruzzese is an exhibiting San Francisco artist whose paintings explore nature through a draftsman's eye. As a trained architect and self-taught painter, he initially observes the world and organizes his visual field from a linear perspective. At the same time, he is attracted to the unruliness of organic forms. His work experiments with dual influences, without imposing the need to either choose between or reconcile differences.
Ron Henggeler North Beach Bakery Window – Columbus Avenue Print 20" X 30" 2009
Ron Henggeler is a renowned San Francisco archivist and photographer who has exhibited throughout the Bay Area. Ron's poster artwork of the 70's and 80's revolutionized poster art in the whole Bay Area and influenced poster art around the world. Built up of amazingly intricate collage work, hand-drawing manipulation and much more, most of his posters are, simply put, masterpieces. They capture the essence of even the most elusive subjects. His free sculpture are fun, inventive, inspired and following their progress (they are ongoing, ever-changing artworks) has become one of the true pleasures in the lives of those living around San Francisco. His collections of San Francisco memorabilia has become famous and featured on TV. And his other artworks are nothing short of amazing, as well as thoroughly original. Some can be seen at www.ronhenggeler.com. |
