Exhibition at Post Montgomery Center, SF

SLATE Contemporary, in partnership with SLATE Art Consulting, produces exhibitions from local artists in public corporate spaces in San Francisco, Oakland, and throughout the Bay Area. SLATE is pleased to present works by Lorrie Fink at Post Montgomery Center Lobby, on view through October 3, 2023.

I am excited to share news about this installation of my paintings at Post Montgomery Center in downtown San Francisco.

Curated by Slate Contemporary Art, eight of my paintings are currently installed. Above is a view of one wall in the spacious lobby. Each of these paintings is 60 x 48 in, oil on canvas. Below is a view of another wall; each of these is 36 x 36 inches, oil on panel, Two more paintings are installed in the elevator bays.

Post Montgomery Center Lobby

120 Kearny Street
San Francisco. (near Montgomery BART)

Lobby Hours: M–F, 8 am–5 pm.
On view through October 3, 2023

For inquiries about artwork in this exhibition, contact info@slateart.net or call 510-652-4085 for a private viewing appointment.
All paintings are available for purchase.

Click here to read more about this exhibition

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Cross Currency,
Fern 320.
Oil/canvas, 60 x 48 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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Timespan, Fern 318.
Oil/canvas, 60 x 48 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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Golden Delicious Rhapsody,
Fern 321.
Oil/canvas, 60 x 48 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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Poppy Pandemonium, 163.
Oil/panel. 36 x 36 in.
Lorrie Fink.

(Photo: John Janca)

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Entreaty, Corn Lily 157.
Oil/panel. 36 x 36 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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Poppy/Tangerine
Green Gold 228.
Oil/panel. 36 x 36 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Wilson White)

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Under the Influence,
Corn Lily 160.
Oil/panel. 36 x 36 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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Portal, Corn Lily 153.
Oil/panel, 36 x 36 in.
Lorrie Fink

(Photo: John Janca)

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About my work:

I use the expressiveness of natural forms to investigate color and pattern, observing plants that flourish in old growth forests and the edges of my backyard. Layers of marks and glazes result in unique patterns of biomorphic shapes. These shapes suggest fossil fragments, remnants of deep time. I invite viewers to envision a world where forests are preserved and green spaces are considered essential features of urban life. I focus my awareness of environmental concerns about sustainability and stewardship, while celebrating the exuberance and resilience of our natural world.

Click here to visit my website!

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Urban Forest, a series-in-progress

Open Studio! May 13 & 14 in Oakland, CA.

Urban Forest 2, Mambo.

Urban Forest 4, Fiesta.

Urban Forest 1, Rejoice.

I use the expressiveness of natural forms to investigate pattern and color. I combine components from the natural and technical worlds to create a hybrid landscape assembled from recycled and found objects. These wall hangings and free-standing sculptures are composed of discarded tree branches which I wrap with thin copper telephone cable wires, used to connect landlines. I also incorporate buttons, beads, rubber bands, and floral tape used to secure bouquets. Dimensions vary: 24 to 60 inches high, up to 30 inches wide, and some smaller scale.

The wires are sheathed in colored plastic; a palette of ten colors. As I alternate bands of color, a syncopated rhythm emerges in the sequencing. Short units of color punctuate the longer passages. I imagine coded hieroglyphics and musical notations, an animated urban forest.

Sometimes a conversation emerges between my paintings and the assemblages. I’ve photographed some of these pairings and share them below. (Paintings from the series Clamor from the Forest Floor).

The transformed branches stand individually or combine to form more complex arrangements. In a larger installation, these assemblages might suspend from above—the canopy—or form the understory of this forest floor.

I celebrate the exuberance of our natural world and reflect on the essential role that trees play in our planet’s sustainability.

Occasionally, I post these works-in-progress on Instagram, along with my paintings. Click here to see.

Come see them all at my Open Studio! May 13 & 14 in Oakland CA. This year’s East Bay Open Studios events are organized by Oakland Art Murmur. To learn more about these events, visit THIS LINK.

Holiday Studio Sale! Sunday, December 4, 2022

Ferns, Corn Lilies, Poppies, Thistles! Here is a selection of recent and earlier paintings available during my Open Studio sale.

Offering paintings on canvas, panel, and paper in a range of sizes and prices.

Lorrie Fink
http://www.lorriefink.com
lorrie@lorriefink

11am to 5pm, rain or shine!

(dm for directions and prices)

Orbit, Fern. 2022. Oil on panel, 8″ x 8″. 2022

Flashpoint, Fern 294. 2020, oil on panel. 24″ x 24″. Available.

Lighter Than Air, Fern 257. 2018. oil on canvas, 24″ x 40″. Available.

Crossing the Rubicon, Corn Lily 159. 2017, oil on panel, 36″ x 36″. Available

Out of Our Depths, Corn Lily 154. 2016. oi on panel, 36″ x 26″. Available.

Quilts by Cathy Schickler

Studio Sale!

December 4, 2022, 11am to 5pm

Here is a selection of unique handmade quilts, created by Cathy Schickler.

Painter’s Garden

With my studio located in the rear of my garden, the natural world is a recurring source of inspiration for my painting practice. Here are a few paintings that I completed between 2012–2014.

Dandelion, Front Yard Oakland/Nickel 7. Oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in. 2012. Lorrie Fink. Photo: Dana Davis.

Dandelion, Front Yard Oakland/Nickel 7. This glorious weedy plant grew uninvited between my front yard and my neighbor’s. It embodied tenacity and beauty and I thought it was singing whenever I saw it, and may not have been a dandelion after all. Now in a private collection.

Morning Glory, Back Alley Oakland. Oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in. 2012. Lorrie Fink

Morning Glory, Back Alley Oakland. Another painting from the Wild Things series, meditations on the weedy, somewhat invasive plants that visited my garden. Exploring translucency and opacity.

Poppy/Icy Green Gold. Oil/canvas, 30 x 24 in. Photo: John Wilson White Studio Phocasso

A painting from 2014. “Poppy/Icy Green Gold.” Oil/canvas, 30 x 24 in. Inspired by a patch of poppy pods reigning in front of my studio. The plants sprang up from self-sown seeds that had taken root from previous seasons. They grew to 4 feet or taller, and greeted me at the studio door. As I recall, these were of the “Drama Queen” variety.

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To see more of my work, I invite you to visit my website: lorriefink.com

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Eco-Centric Exhibit at Blue Line Arts

Happy Summer!

My painting Time Will Tell is included in Eco-Centric, a current exhibition at Blue Line Arts near Sacramento, CA. Join us for a public reception on Saturday, June 19, 4–8pm.

To see more of my recent work, please click here to visit my website.

ECO-CENTRIC
Blue Line Arts
405 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678
May 21 – July 10, 2021
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm
Public Reception: Saturday, June 19, 4–8pm

This exhibit addresses the fragility and sustainability of our natural environment. Working in a range of styles and mediums, the participating artists investigate human impacts on biodiversity, resource consumption, ecology, pollution, recycling, energy policy.

Selected artists include: Brandin Barón, Adrienne Belair, Niloufar Farzam, Lorrie Fink, Alan Fishleder, Vicki Gunter, Zachary Myers, Jennifer Rugge, Kathy Sinclair, and Kevin Wiseman.

Also at Blue Line:
OFF CENTER
Featuring 80 works by artists from 21 states, this international ceramic exhibit is a testament to the strength and resilience of art-making during uncertain times, addressing ways in which ceramics can draw attention to issues relevant to today’s world.

Click here to learn more about both shows.

We are starting to awaken in California, emerging from the long strange interlude.
I hope we’ll have the opportunity to greet one another in person before too long!

If you’re ready to venture out, I’d be happy to arrange a studio visit.

(image above: Time Will Tell, Fern 263. Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in. ©LorrieFink2021. From the series “Before the Clocks Held Time.”)

Splashpad News, June 2020, Grand Lake Art Scene!

Many thanks to Ken Katz and Splashpad News for featuring some of the local artists who work or live in the Lakeshore/GrandLake neighborhood of Oakland, CA, in the June 2020 issue. If you’re not already a subscriber, check it out! for news and updates about our fabulous neighborhood, Splashpad Park, the Saturday Farmers Market, community events and more.

 

Click HERE to read more about the artists.

And click HERE to subscribe to the monthly newsletter!

I’m honored to be included among these talented artists:
Jane Norling
Daniel San Souci
Karen LeGault
Denise Owen
Lorrie Fink

 

Ken writes:

“One of Oakland’s most valuable assets is the huge contingent of artists and craftspeople who make this their home and for whom the COVID 19 crisis has been particularly challenging with galleries closed and shows cancelled. In this month’s News, we’re pleased to feature the works of five artists who are an integral part of our Grand Lake community.”

The June issue also includes an intro to Splashpad Park and landscape designer Walter Hood.

July 2020 issue is available!

Recent Work

Here are some recent works from my current series, Before the Clocks Held Time.

I Swear It Happened Just Like This, Fern 272. Oil/panel,
15 x 15 in. (homage to Leonard Cohen)

Emergence, Fern 281. Oil/panel, 6 x 6 in.

Ripple Effect, Fern 292. Oil/panel, 16 x 16 in.

Maverick Melody, Fern 299. Oil/panel, 12 x 12 in.

Rest Assured, Fern 298. Oil/panel, 15 x 15 in.

Where I Come From, Fern 277. Oil/panel, 8 x 8 in.

Oversight, Fern 243. Oil/paper, mounted on panel. 12 x 12 in.

New Arrival, Fern 273. Oil/canvas, 8 x 6 in.

Pivot, Fern 282. Oil/panel, 6 x 6 in.

Where I Come From, Fern 277. Oil/panel, 8 x 8 in.

Into the Breach, Fern 169. Oil/canvas, 8 x 6 in.

Forgiven, Fern 278. Oil/panel, 12 x 12 in.

Ensorcell, Fern 109. oil/panel, 24 x 24 in.

Recalibrate, Fern 111. Oil/panel, 24 x 24 in.

Uplift: Celebrating the Sierra Nevada

Uplift: Celebrating the Sierra Nevada

An exhibition of artworks representing the Sierra Nevada’s terrain, ecology, geology, history, recreation, and endemic species of plant and animals, as well as its effect on the culture and climate of California and Nevada.

Jeanne Lorenz, Juror

Exhibition Dates: October 12 to November 3, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12 6:00-8:00 pm
Family Art Day: Sunday, October 27, 1:00-3:00 pm

Participating artists: Karla Austin, Della Barnett, Brandin Barón, Annette Batchelor, Ruth Beeve, Carla Bratt, Mark Bremer, Beverly Brown, Arnold Chao, Lisa Cooperman, Merry Curran Gregg, Carol Dalton, Sheila Daube, Susan De Haven, Kelly Dean-Crowley, Michael Depue, Veronika Doljenkova, Lorrie Fink, Barbara Foster, Barry Gordon, Ellen Gust, Rosemary Henze, Peter Hubbard, Linda V. Hubbard, Darrell Hunger, Renaye Johnson, Barbara Lawrence, Jan Lightfoot, Cecile McNulty, Patrushka, Dixie Mohan, Janice Nakashima, Jann Noddin, Marc Pandone, Jean Purnell, Jack Ruszel, Robert Schweibert, Kate Snow, Topher Straus, Gerald Thompson, Christopher Wagner, Marilyn Wear, Jack Weaver, Chris Wright, Jane Ziegler

Artwork above: Jan Lightfoot.

 Jeanne Lorenz is a visual artist whose work explores ecology and human collaboration with natural systems. She teaches painting, printmaking, mural painting, color theory, and 2-D design at Solano Community College. She holds an MFA from Yale and a BFA from California College of the Arts.

About Arts Benicia: Arts Benicia is a community-based non-profit offering diverse and relevant exhibitions in its gallery and at other exhibition venues in Benicia; engaging public programs; creative workshops for adults; and inspiring youth arts educational programming. Located in the Historic Benicia Arsenal, Arts Benicia has been a vital part of the California Bay Area regional art scene for over 31 years, supporting artistic development and enriching the larger community.