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Circus Act sculptures by Leslie Ann Rice

A mutt-ley crew of characters explore the circus of popular culture, touching upon the freakish tendencies of human nature.

Looking through the Glass paintings by Sara Tomasello

Through her paintings, Sara Tomasello builds on themes of intimacy and the unity of opposites. Her characters are symbols for the light and dark aspects of human nature. Using a vibrant color palette and inspired by universal mythological themes, Sara portrays the emotional impact of the world she sees and experiences it in her acrylic paintings. There is a story behind each piece and it begins; Once upon time. Viewers are invited to look through the glass that Sara views the world and reflect on your own experiences of the world.

Sean Sczepanik

Steven Sczepanik

Layers of Age in Monster Land
New installation and paintings by Sean Sczepanik & Steven Sczepanik. An exploration of monsters and cartoons from the imagination, referencing mainly Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist, Fright Night, and Hellraiser. Also on view is a display of hands representing fellow artists. Each hand containing a characteristic of each artists' style.

Artists' Reception: Friday June 3, 7-10pm, free & open to the public
part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk http://www.southfirstfridays.com

Feature exhibition on view through July 19, 2011

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDgallery.com / 408-947-1785
http://www.KALEIDgallery.com

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 7pm
Saturday, Noon - 5pm

KALEID Gallery is proud to present to new featured exhibitions by talented artists Emonic, and Katie Gutierrez

RENASCI by Emonic
RENASCI is the Latin word meaning rebirth or to be renewed. The body of work presented will deal with concepts and subject material based on human energy for an upcoming illustrated book called CRETUM due later next year.




The Strip by Katie C. Gutierrez
Intrigued with the notion of distilling a place as visually overwhelming as Las Vegas down into simplified points of bleeding light, Gutierrez encaustically collages her own photos with iconic vintage Vegas imagery to create her own brilliant yet hazy version of this place she loves to hate.


Opening Reception: Friday May 6th, 7-10pm, free & open to the public
part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk http://www.southfirstfridays.com

Feature exhibitions on view through May 27th

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDgallery.com / 408-947-1785
http://www.KALEIDgallery.com

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 7pm
Saturday, Noon - 5pm

Join us for our Featured Exhibits by Dotti Cichon and Kathleen Wolf at KALEID for the month of March.



Dotti Cichon: The Grandeur of the Commonplace: Impressions of Europe two bodies of photographic work from a recent trip to Europe.

The Grandeur of the Commonplace explores the incredible beauty of ordinary places such as train stations, shopping malls, shops and stairways in panoramic photographs that exaggerate perspective by having forced the camera to do things it was not meant to do. Impressions of Europe, work done in Paris and Les Andelys in France is an homage to the impressionist painters who attempted to capture "impressions" and not just copy reality which is something that, by definition, is a challenge to emulate as a photographer.




Kathleen Wolf: Almost Edible

This exhibition is comprised of several approaches to food painting: the earliest works represent visual recipes, the second is comprised of viewing food from multiple viewpoints or having it disappear off over the horizon, creating a different type of visual movement. The third, and most recent work invites the viewer to participate in the purchase of food from places they are familar with, an Ice Cream Parlor, Bakery, Deli, etc.


Artists' Reception: Friday, March 4, 7-10pm

Artists' Reception is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk on March 4, 2011. View the full schedule of exhibitions at participating venues: http://www.southfirstfridays.com



KALEID Gallery
88 So. Fourth St.
San Jose, CA
www.KALEIDGallery.com (408) 947 1785

The Samurai, sculpture by Matthew Pugh

Surgery.Art presents Dark Matter a group study of the dark and immeasurable.

First Friday Art Walk Reception: FEB 4th, 7-10PM

Featuring dark analytical work by: Matthew Pugh, Marie Dvorkin, Alla Viksne, Jay Ruland, Alex Yanushkevich, Kelly Nelson, Emily Feucht, Haley Goodlett, J. Marie Valdivia, Centa Schumacher, Mike Dvorkin, Genevieve Hastings, Shauna Mork + more

Fashion study: Mike Kemling

Auditory guidance:
[ Charles Bronson ] Audrey Stats
[ Barles Chronson ] Kevorkian/Dvorkin
[ Chron Barleson ] Geoffrey Smith


Curated by: Marie Dvorkin, Dora Lee

Exhibit dates: JAN 7 - FEB 18 2011

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday noon - 7pm & Saturday noon - 5pm

KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
www.KALEIDgallery.com
(408) 947 1785

KALEID Gallery artists have created unique works of art generously priced for this gift giving season! This will be a one-stop shopping trip for everyone on your list that shows you care enough to get them something you can't find anywhere else! All art can be taken home at the point of sale.

A Rockin' Stockings Holiday Show & Sale
Opening: First Friday December 3rd, 7pm-9pm Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk, visit www.southfirstfridays.com for full event schedule!

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday Noon - 7pm, Saturday Noon - 5pm

Sale continues through December 30th.
(Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth St. (at San Fernando)
Downtown San Jose
www.KALEIDGallery.com

KALEID Gallery presents new solo exhibitions by Mariana Barnes and John Eric Paulson on Friday, October 1st, 7-9pm.

Ancient Art, Modern Twist by Mariana Barnes.
Mosaics have been used in artwork around the world for thousands of years. Mariana Barnes has adapted this ancient art form into her mosaic-like style of painting. She gathers inspiration for her work from the art and symbols of past and present civilizations, combined with the patterns she sees in nature and everyday objects. She uses geometric and nonlinear designs, complementing them with iridescent tones and luminescent colors.

The process of her art is meditative. She strives to make art that is calming and peaceful and art that speaks with candor and passion. Her work is intended to be healing -to spark a sense of well being in the viewer.

About the artist: Mariana Barnes is a self taught artist who has been painting for over 20 years. Her many interests such as science, music and writing have also played important roles in her life, and each finds a way into her art.

Originally from Argentina, she has been exposed to a sophisticated Latin American culture, where art and music are highly regarded and are a normal part of everyday life. All of the color and energy of her Latin American background nourish the paintings she creates.

Italy Today by John Paulson
Thousands of years of history have produced the beautiful country of Italy. Visitors are pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the Italian culture. Italy is a young country. It became a unified nation in 1861. John's first trip to Italy was in 2001. The enchantment he felt has drawn him back many time since. This exhibit will hopefully bring the same feelings to you, the viewer.

About the artist: Photography has been John's passion and profession for the past 34 years. He has a B.A. degree in Art from San Jose State University and has been awarded both the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America.

In 1997 John began pursuing digital images in his work. John's current works have evolved form his travels in the Mediterranean. Capturing hte basic beauty of the land and enhancing its drama is what he enjoys best.

Artists' Reception: Friday, October 1st, 7-9pm.

Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk. Visit http://www.southfirstfridays.com for full event information.

Music by Gianfranco Paolozzi & Friends and light fare by Fundamental Gourmet.

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San Jose, CA
www.kaleidgallery.com